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Limits tested at Fryerstown

Eve Lamb Safety concerns have prompted many Fryerstown locals to petition council, calling for speed limit changes for the township.More than 40 have signed the...
Orphfund founder Steve Argent is pictured with the new 'I am Someone' promotional material.

New focus for local charity

Castlemaine based charity Orphfund is delighted to announce it has a new name!After 16 years, they will no longer be OrphFund, as of this...
Pop in and say hello to Wendy and discover the beautiful array of crystals and giftware on offer at Maldon Crystals.

A local gem!

Our 2021 Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion continues this week! You will discover the seventh piece of the puzzle in today's edition.This year's promotion...
Jess Saunders and the team at Castlemaine Library invite you to pop in for assistance with your census.

It’s Census time!

Today is Census Day! The Census provides a snapshot of every person and household in Australia so it’s important we’re all counted. ...

Regional lockdown ends tonight

Premier Daniel Andrews has just announced that lockdown will end in Regional Victoria at 11.59pm tonight, August 9. Regional Victoria has...

The heavenly trio sells

Eve Lamb A new chapter looks poised to play out for Castlemaine's historic Presbyterian Church after the landmark Lyttleton Street property sold for a figure...

Podcast satire hits #13 … worldwide

Eve Lamb Co-presenting and producing a weekly satirical podcast focused on US politics and events has long been a source of amusement - and catharsis...

Record rail project on track!

Vossloh Cogifer Australia's Castlemaine team have reached a crucial milestone having completed the first locally manufactured turnout for the Federal Government's massive Inland Rail...
Castlemaine Mail/Midland Express Sales Manager Lynda Brew and Mount Alexander Shire Council Manager Economy and Culture David Leathem encourage locals to nominate their favourite local business for the Mount Alexander Business Awards.

Nominate your favourite business

The Mount Alexander Business Awards are on again and it’s time to nominate your favourite business for the awards which aim to showcase and...
Mulberrys Delicatessen team member Kim Cash urged locals to pick up their Golden Ticket and get in the running to win a share of $5000.

Golden treasure trove awaits

Our 2021 Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion continues this week! You will discover the sixth piece of the puzzle in today's edition.This year's promotion...

Council knocks back supermarket application

Eve Lamb A proposal to build a large Woolworths supermarket on Castlemaine's Forest Street is headed to VCAT after Mount Alexander Shire Council last week...

Council Releases biz park lots

Eve LambSeven land lots in Castlemaine's Wesley Hill business park estate will now be up for grabs after Mount Alexander Shire Council approved their...

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