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MainFM presenter Elizabeth Scanlon will present 'Candidates Housing Platform' on Monday.

Hear all about it on housing

Hear what your federal Bendigo election candidates have to say about the region’s housing affordability crisis by tuning into a special program to air...

Retro chic and revved!

Eve LambRetro chic and vintage classic made for a memorable motoring weekend when women and their wheels rolled up to Castlemaine's stately Buda home...

Meet the candidates: Heat is on in poll countdown

Eve LambKnow who you're voting for is a main message from Castlemaine's Democracy for Dinner group as it prepares to stage a special event...

Biggest morning tea time

Readying their teapots and planning their pastries, a crew of Castlemaine community health workers and volunteers are preparing to host an Australia's Biggest Morning...

Flash mob surprise

Eve LambShoppers at Castlemaine's Mill Market were in for a sweet surprise, Saturday lunchtime.As the clock struck 12.30 in the foyer of the Mill's...

Subdivision rejected

Eve LambMount Alexander Shire Council has knocked back an application for a 10-lot subdivision proposed for Campbells Creek's Diamond Gully Road.One local councillor, Castlemaine's...

Strong turnout for Anzac Day

Eve LambAn estimated 500 to 1000 people turned out for this year's Castlemaine Anzac Day commemorative service as big crowds flocked back to remember...

Have Hamper, can picnic…

Eve LambIt's time to pack a hamper and a party disposition and head on over to the Castlemaine Town Hall for tomorrow's Castlemaine Pride...

Ginnivan stars

Angela CrawfordCastlemaine is proving a breeding ground for top AFL talent, with the latest export, teenager Jack Ginnivan, awarded the Anzac Medal in the...

Revved for Revival

MainFM is beyond excited to celebrate the revival of live music in 2022 with an all-ages music festival coming to Castlemaine, on Djarra Country,...

$12.56M works in proposed budget

Eve LambResidents of Mount Alexander with an interest in the way their local council is planning to spend its ratepayer dollars are being encouraged...
Newstead couple and dedicated CFA members Christopher and Cheryl Simmins urge the community to dig deep and support the life saving care and ground breaking research taking place at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

A cause close to the heart

For Newstead couple and dedicated Newstead Fire Brigade volunteers Christopher and Cheryl Simmins the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal is a cause very...

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