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Mainstreet Australia president Georgina Pikoulas, Mount Alexander Shire Council's manager of economy and culture Merryn Tinkler and Business Mount Alexander treasurer Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns are pictured outside Castlemaine's iconic Stoneman's Bookroom.

Conference coup for Castlemaine

Castlemaine is set to host the Mainstreet Australia National Conference in August.The city was one of eight across the country in the running to...

Doing the time walk

Eve Lamb If the walls of Castlemaine's old streetscape could speak they might tell tales something like those being brought to life by the keen...

Scone bake-off promises hot comp

Eve Lamb They say if you can't take the heat it may be best to a steer clear of the kitchen.So it's probably just as...

New exhibition opens at Hoppers

Eve LambAward-winning Sutton Grange artist Chris Moule says he bought his beautiful rural home for the view from his back fence."It's only taken me...
Mensland Castlemaine proprietors Renee Ramsey and Lauren Barker are delighted to once again be part of the Golden Ticket buy local promotion.

That’s the ticket!

Our fourth annualĀ Castlemaine MailĀ 'Golden Ticket' buy local promotion kicked off on April 1!Did you get your free Golden Ticket with the April 1 edition?...

Bird walk for beginners

Eve LambThe leafy surrounds of Castlemaine's Forest Creek set the scene for this week's launch of a new concept in bird watching.Even if you...

Belly Beautiful…

Eve LambCastlemaine's belly dancers have a big public outing planned - their first since COVID struck.The keen local group will be among the colour...

Dialogues 2022 – Change your thinking

Castlemaine State Festival's second annual Dialogues series is underway!The theme for this year's event is 'Change Your Thinking' and sees dynamic writers and theorists...

Mega Easter raffle!

The team at Maxi IGA Castlemaine have pulled out all the stops to create a mega Easter Raffle to raise funds for the Royal...

All invited for Way of the Cross walk

Eve Lamb Everyone is being invited to join the annual Way of the Cross walk when it makes its return in Castlemaine this Easter Good...

Jazz fest set to return

Eve Lamb Jazz cats have their fingers and toes crossed ahead of the Castlemaine Jazz Festival with planning well advanced for the upcoming Queen's Birthday...

Rodders celebrate 60 years

Castlemaine Rods will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a 'Show and Shine' event at the Campbells Creek Football Netball ground this Sunday April 3.A...

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