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Calling all young filmmakers!

Entries are now open for the fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival.

Castlemaine novelist Ellie Marney releases new book: “Some Shall Break”

New York Times bestselling YA author and Castlemaine local Ellie Marney is back with a new book.
Vale Dallas Keogh-Frankling. March 23, 2006 – May 27, 2023.

Club in mourning

Castlemaine Football Netball Club is mourning the sudden death of Under 18s footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Saturday afternoon.The 17-year-old collapsed after playing in a...

Football community in shock

The Castlemaine community is hurting with the news of the tragic death of 17 year old Castlemaine footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Saturday. The Castlemaine Football...

Historic Chewton mine site desecrated by vandals

Community members and local historians are dismayed at the desecration occurring at the historic Wattle Gully Gold Mine.

Local business in good hands

Phillipa Gray-Finning of PJ's Discount Tyre Service Castlemaine has won the 'Employee of the Year' award at the annual Automotive Industry Awards. Phillipa was thrilled...

Funding boost for Harcourt

The future of Harcourt is looking bright with the town's Progress Association set to receive $50,000 in the Victorian Budget.

World-first support for local mums

A world-first online screening program is supporting the mental health of new and expectant mums across the Castlemaine region.

Truck hits bridge at Harcourt

Harcourt residents were awoken to a loud crash just after 6.30am on Tuesday morning as a truck struck the Harcourt Railway Bridge near the...

Local actress headlines at MTC

Former Castlemaine local and talented singer and actress Eleanor Barkla is currently starring in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s award-winning Education & Families program production I Wanna Be Yours.

Young artists celebrated

Mount Alexander Shire Council is supporting young artists to showcase their talents by hosting a new art exhibition in Castlemaine.

Gentleman’s Ride raises $18,871 men’s health

The Castlemaine Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on Sunday was a roaring success with a whopping 81 riders taking part.

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