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My Castlemaine with Brian Cook

A word of advice to readers, when talking to Brian Cook, who is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, make sure that if you are in a hurry not to raise the topic of flooding, or any disaster for that matter.

My Castlemaine with Greg Hughes

The last time Greg Hughes wrote a letter was around 1967.

My Castlemaine with Dave Stephens

Dave is like most others. He works a stable desk job, loves to party with his friends, swim in the lake the next day to cure his hangover, eat Bueno chocolate bars, and read books.

My Castlemaine with Dion Brownfield

Dion Brownfield has rubbed shoulders with the biggest acts in the music industry, taught Dustin Martin to dance, and unearthed Australia’s hidden talents onto the global stage.

My Councillor with Tony Cordy for Calder Ward

Tony's maternal family, the Warrens, have lived in Mount Alexander Shire for generations.

My Campbells Creek with Brian McCormick

If you've had anything to do with the Castlemaine Men's Shed then you'll likely know Brian McCormick.

My Campbells Creek with Natasha Siebert

Living in Adelaide, Natasha often found herself driving down to Castlemaine to visit family and over time the pull of the botanic gardens, Lot19 and less traffic grew too strong and she found herself making the move to Campbells Creek.

My councillor with Rosalie Hastwell for Tarrengower Ward 

Rosalie has spent her working life in leadership roles between local government and community organisations, but her first love was music. 

My Castlemaine with Trish Bowles

Named as the 2025 Senior Citizen of the Year, Trish first started volunteering at the Vinnies Op Shop when all three of her children went to school.

My Muckleford with Robyn Anns

Originally from Victoria, Robyn and her husband left for an adventure in Queensland in 2014.

My School Principal – Justin Hird

Justin grew up playing cricket and footy in the 'bustling metropolis of Heathcote'.

My Councillor: Phillip Walker for Coliban Ward

Phillip Walker grew up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

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