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The need is ‘clearly there’: Castlemaine’s Safe Space now needs a permanent site

Two months after launching, Castlemaine' own Safe Space is achieving exactly what it set out to, and is now keen to secure a permanent...

Enrolments now open for Castlemaine Secondary College

Sponsored post: Over the past 5 years Castlemaine Secondary College has clearly established itself as the secondary school of choice in the local community

Rising costs are forcing some to choose between feeding themselves or their pets

An unprecedented number of people are surrendering dogs they can no longer afford to maintain.
My Home Network is working hard to find solutions to the crisis and is encouraging the owners of vacant homes to consider making them available as affordable rentals.

Owners of vacant properties asked to help housing crisis

Rental stress across Mount Alexander Shire is hitting an all-time high.

Get a goog-full! The Chook Show launching at Castlemaine’s Lot 19 is ‘clucking good...

Noted for their witty banter with weekly MainFM radio show Girls on Air, Castlemaine's Jan Palethorpe and Melissa Scott have extended their wings to...
Mostyn Street Clinic's Dr Louisa Hope has joined Doctors for the Environment and is helping to lead the initiatives at the local clinic.

Local doctors clinics working towards being carbon neutral

Local medical clinics are doing their best to address climate change and reduce their impact on the environment.
Proposed draft designs for the new pavilion at Camp Reserve.

Camp Reserve plans revealed – info session this weekend

Mount Alexander Shire Council is encouraging residents to provide input on plans to improve Castlemaine's Camp Reserve.Council released the new designs late last week...
Travel & Cruise Castlemaine's Heather Rice and Fiona Oliver are thrilled to finalists in the National Travel Industry Awards. The pair are pictured with some of their travel inspired merchandise.

National recognition for Travel & Cruise Castlemaine

Travel & Cruise Castlemaine is thrilled to be a finalist in the prestigious National Travel Industry Awards for the 'Most Outstanding Travel Agency -...

Mail on Main podcast: September 2, 2022

Editor of the Castlemaine Mail Lisa Dennis chats with Dr Bridget Haylock to discuss the top local stories of the week.
Magpie A Grade captain Jane O'Donohue, co-coach and player Fiona Fowler and A Reserve superstar defender Jess Lord are jumping for joy to be competing in this year's finals series. Photo: Lisa Dennis.

Magpie netballers finals bound for the first time in a decade

Castlemaine Football Netball Club's senior netball sides are thrilled to make their return to Bendigo Football Netball League finals action this weekend for the...
Vaping is becoming more prevalent in the local community and local schools. In fact, it has also been identified in local primary schools.

Vaping myths busted and facts highlighted in local workshop

What is vaping? And why are the kids doing it? Is it harmful, or is it just water vapour? This was the subject of...

Support Castlemaine Legacy: ‘Little badge, big impact’

The Castlemaine Group of Bendigo Legacy is all set for Legacy Week 2022 which runs from this Sunday August 28 to Saturday September 3.The...

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