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South Castlemaine Kinder celebrates 50 years

The South Castlemaine Kindergarten celebrated their 50th anniversary with a special event at the Etty Street centre on Tuesday afternoon. The celebrations were attended by...

New science and tech centre unveiled at Castlemaine Steiner School

Castlemaine Steiner School's Science, Design, and Technology Centre officially opened earlier this month with a visit from Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters, on behalf...
Andrew Shirres member of the Newstead Arts Hub committee.

Small things that inspire big ideas

The Newstead Arts Hub is set to host the inaugural 2023 ‘It’s a Small World’ Sculpture Prize.The arts hub is seeking entries from both...
Cr Rosie Annear was appointed as Mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council on Tuesday evening to the delight of her parents and her daughters. L-R: Robyn, Aurora, Rosie, Odessa, and David.

Council appoints young female mayor

Councillor Rosie Annear, a representative of Castlemaine Ward, was unanimously voted in as the new mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) during Tuesday...

Circus Mania hits Castlemaine as festival opens!

Circus Mania has struck Castlemaine with the inaugural circus festival kicking off with a massive opening night extravaganza last night and continuing through until...
Local nominees The Taproom's Doug Falconer, Theatre Royal Castlemaine's Felicity Cripps and Jace Rogers of DEAD are pictured at The Taproom. Photo: Fred Farquhar.

Locals scoop Music Victoria nominations

Nominations for the public-voted categories of the Music Victoria Awards were announced last week with talent from Castlemaine and surrounds featuring heavily.The Taproom and...
Charter Members David Blake, Brian Bannerman and Cliff Sheehan and their partners and Lions Ladies Helen Blake, Norma Bannerman and Joy Sheehan cut the Lions 20th Anniversary Cake.

Lions Club to celebrate 50 years

Castlemaine Lions Club will celebrate its 50th Anniversary this Sunday November 20 at a gathering at the Lions clubhouse in Kennedy Street, Castlemaine.All past...
Candidates Maree Edwards(Labor), James Searle (Greens), Wayne Taylor (Legalise Cannabis), Ken Price (Liberal), Matt Bansemer (Independent) and Marilyn Nuske (Independent) are welcomed by D4D mediator Bryn Davies.

Local candidates go head to head

Local group Democracy for Dinner hosted their 'Meet the Candidates' event at The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing on Tuesday evening.Housing, health, climate and how...

Debut festival takes the stage at Lot 19

Australian musicians will take to the stage at Lot 19 this weekend for the much-anticipated Backyard Fest.

Historic Taradale Methodist church for sale

Former Mount Alexander Shire mayor Jim Norris and his wife Carmel a former secondary school teacher, are selling their home; a beautifully restored Methodist Church built in 1865.

Council provides funding to boost local events

Mount Alexander Shire Council is pleased to announce that 15 groups will share in $34,000 in grants to activate events across the shire.

Labor promises funding for Maldon Museum if re-elected

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will support the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum, so they can continue to celebrate the rich history of Maldon...

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