Local Profiles

My Castlemaine – Ulrike Barbara von Radickevich (Pt. 1)

Ulrike, told the Mail that while most people connect her hometown of Salzburg, Austria with The Sound of Music, hardly anyone in Austria even...

My Harcourt – Art Vandyk (Pt. 2)

(The first installment of Art's two-part interview was published in last week's edition of the Mail on Friday, August 29) Moving to Melbourne, Art got...

My Harcourt – Art Vandyk (Pt. 1)

Nestled at the base of Leanganook (Mount Alexander) on an old quarry site is the most extraordinary home. Designed by one of its occupants...

My Elphinstone – Julie Colley

Despite having lived in Australia for longer than she lived in Wiltshire, Julie still considers England to be home. "It was lovely and I still...

My MAAW – Steve Mann

After school, Steve went on to study at Teachers College, and work as a teacher. While he enjoyed the teaching, he soon discovered he...

My Castlemaine (Part 2) Edmund Schaerf

The first installment of Edmund's interview was published in last week's edition of the Mail on Friday, August 1.Jade JungwirthWhen the Mail asked how...

My Castlemaine (Pt. 1) – Edmund Schaerf

Jade Jungwirth With his distinctive glasses, fun shirts and friendly disposition, Edmund, who greets patrons at the door of Das Kaffeehaus, is a well-known local...

My Castlemaine (Pt. 2) – Rebecca Dale

The first installment of Rebecca's interview was published in last week's edition of the Mail on Friday, July 18. During her early days at the...

My Castlemaine (Pt. 1) – Rebecca Dale

In 1982, Rebecca Dale become Castlemaine's first female doctor. Throughout the last four decades, she has provided care and compassion to countless locals and...

My Castlemaine (pt. 3) – Vic Say

The first and second installments of Vic's interview were published in the June 27 and July 4 editions of the Mail. When the South Sudanese...

My Castlemaine (pt. 2) – Vic Say

The first installment of Vic's interview was published in last week's edition of the Mail on Friday, June 27. On moving here, Vic quickly noticed...

My Castlemaine (pt. 1) – Vic Say

With his signature snowy beard and cheerful disposition, Vic Say is a familiar face to many in the local community. He is best known for...

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