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Porcupine Village managers Debra and Doug Baird are thrilled with the funding boost.

Porcupine Village strikes gold with $1.7 million government investment

The dedicated team behind Maldon’s Porcupine Village tourist attraction is celebrating this week after receiving a $1.7 million investment towards the project from the...
Mount Alexander Group Officer Peter Farley proudly accepts the keys to the new Field Command Vehicle from Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards. Photo: Max Lesser.

New vehicle for CFA

The CFA Mount Alexander Group of brigades are better equipped to respond to major emergencies and save lives, after receiving a brand-new Field Command...

Get your Golden Ticket in to win!

Our Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion is quickly speeding towards its conclusion with the draw set to take place on Wednesday June 15.Did you get the...

Brendan straps in for Historic Winton

Eve Lamb It's true to say Chewton's Brendan Dillon will have a fair bit of power on side when he competes at Historic Winton this...

Be brave, make change

By Eve Lamb With a theme like 'Be Brave. Make Change' this year's Reconciliation Week aims to make a positive difference in the world.And it...

Celebrating 150 years of education

Locals visiting Castlemaine Primary School on Wednesday could have been forgiven for thinking they had wandered back in time. As part of their Education Week...

Go for gold!

Our Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion is quickly speeding towards its conclusion.Did you get your free Golden Ticket on April 1 and have you been collecting...

‘Blackmail’ servo application refused

Eve LambMount Alexander Shire Council has knocked back an application for a new service station proposed for Elphinstone amid suggestions the applicant had attempted...

Goldie digs new job

With her non-judgmental attitude, kind brown eyes, and doggedly fun outlook on life, Castlemaine Secondary College's newest staff member has been making friends and...

Chance to try dancing in the park

The weather may have cooled down down but a special public dance event set for Castlemaine's Victory Park next Saturday offers a fantastic chance...
The Silo Art Trail has been a huge drawcard for regional tourism. Art work by Kitt Albacutya.

Fostering creative connections

Business Mount Alexander (BMA) is hosting a two-day 'Creative Connections' conference in Castlemaine on May 25 and 26.The Creative Connections program includes a catered...

Facing the voices

Castlemaine nurse and youth justice worker Jule Harris has released her debut novel Facing The Voices which tackles the issue of mental health.Jule has worked as...

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