85 years of magic and memories
Santa and his helpers from the former Apex Club of Castlemaine will be out and about again this Christmas Day visiting the young and...
Solomon Islanders welcomed with picnic
The Castlemaine Botanical Gardens resounded with wonderful singing two weeks ago when locals welcomed the Solomon Islanders who have come to our shire to...
Community celebrates bridge decision
The decision to rehabilitate and strengthen the single-lane Froomes Road Bridge was met with applause by community members attending this week's Mount Alexander Shire...
Christmas spirit alive and well
The Castlemaine district community turned out in force for the annual Rotary Carols in the Park event in Victory Park last Friday evening.Participants enjoyed...
Supermarket gets the green light
The Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) released its long awaited decision on the proposed supermarket for Castlemaine's former gasworks site on Tuesday.The authority has...
Chewton wildlife sanctuary opens its gates
Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation and Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the heart of the Chewton bushland, is a wonderfully engaging experience for people of all ages,...
Celebrating 20 years
A small but hardy group of community members turned out to join Chewton Domain Society and Parks Victoria in celebrating the 20th birthday of...
Our Castlemaine Mail/ Don Newshounds celebrated
The seventh annual Castlemaine Mail/DON KR Castlemaine Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Saturday December 11.With the generous support of DON...
Goldfields Quilters sewing for a cause
Every two years the Goldfields Quilters host an exhibition and hold a fundraising raffle to raise funds for the community.This year the raffle successfully...
Castlemaine Primary SRC seek funding for a new playground
The Student Representative Council (SRC) at Castlemaine Primary School is advocating for a new playground to replace the school's deteriorating play space.Parents and the...
Local objector group Size Matters responds to supermarket decision
Local objector group Size Matters has worked hard to keep the local community informed of the VCAT panel hearing process and developments. Here their...
Castlemaine Woolies gets the green light
The Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) has released its long awaited decision in relation to the proposed supermarket for Castlemaine's former gasworks site.
The authority...