My Home Network launches strategy as locals seek housing solutions
An estimated 120 people filed into Castlemaine Town Hall last Wednesday night as the My Home Network launched of a 10-Year Social and Affordable...
“Insulting” graffiti attack on Castlemaine Library
Castlemaine Library is among public assets targeted in the latest spate of graffiti that's left many calling for more to be done to address the unsightly problem.
Castlemaine Mail launches digital subscriptions
Loyal readers can now opt to become a Mail subscriber and access their weekly edition online. It marks a new chapter in the long and proud 168 year history of the Castlemaine Mail.
Council adopts $44.42M budget: flood levees feature
A start to construction of flood levees for Castlemaine and Campbells Creek are among highlights in Mount Alexander Shire's newly adopted $44.42 million budget.The...
Maldon goes gothic with live music, tours, and more…
Expect to see goths galore as Maldon gets in touch with its darker side this weekend to stage its very first Goldfields Gothic Festival...
Man in custody following car thefts
Police have this week arrested a man in relation to a string of car thefts at locations including Castlemaine, Bendigo and Melbourne.
The Bendigo man...
Women in music will warm away winter
Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel is preparing to turn up the warmth to full blast throughout the rest of winter by celebrating Women in Music.
Starting Saturday July 2 jazz, folk, contemporary, pop, bluegrass, Celtic and even a dash of prohibition era soul-blues are all on the program.
Froomes bridge saga back on Council agenda
Battlelines are again being drawn up over the future of Castlemaine's historic Froomes Road Bridge with the matter drawing some impassioned discussion during public question time at this week's Mount Alexander Shire Council meeting.
Cage misuse prompts appeal to public
Eve Lamb
Misuse of the night cages intended for dropping off stray animals found wandering after hours has prompted Mount Alexander Animal Welfare animal shelter...
LOCALS to feature on the big screen at the Theatre Royal
The 2022 Castlemaine Documentary Festival (C-Doc) is only one week away! This year's festival returns to Castlemaine's iconic Theatre Royal from July 1-3.
Film buffs...
It takes a village – Housing Strategy to be launched
A new 10-year social and affordable housing strategy is set to be launched at Castlemaine Town Hall next Wednesday June 29.The strategy will outline...
Castlemaine Maternity service celebrates its first birthday
Dhelkaya Health (formerly Castlemaine Health) held a special celebration at Buda Historic Home and Garden last Friday to mark the first birthday of its...