Local Profiles

My Bendigo & Castlemaine with Daikota Nelson

Hi Daikota, you've recently painted a mural as part of a local playground (see Djaara mural welcomes community to Norwood Hill on page 8).

My Maldon with architect Sergio Uribe

Hi Sergio, you moved to Australia from Colombia 13 years ago with your wife and two small daughters.

My Castlemaine with Ross Donlon

"At the age of 18, I borrowed an airfare, went to a single men's 'Donga' as they were called, in Port Moresby, got a job as a base-grade clerk. God I was terrible at it!"

My Castlemaine with Francis Fealy

Hi Francis, most people will have seen you busking with your harmonica in Castlemaine.

My Castlemaine with Dallas Wilson

Hi Dallas, you've been involved with Nalderun for the past 13 years.

My Castlemaine with Stacey O’Brien

Hi Stacey, you opened Zala Floristry in Castlemaine two months ago.

My Castlemaine with Phillipa Gray-Finning

Our interview with Castlemaine-based Paralympic cyclist Phillipa Gray-Finning.

My Castlemaine with Gwynn James

"Egalitarianism, trying to break down divisions. Kindness. Being non-judgemental. Trying to bring people together."

My Castlemaine with Lisa D’Onofrio

We sit down for a chat with local writer, facilitator, literacy advocate, festival director, documentary maker and podcast producer Lisa D’Onofrio.

My Fryerstown with Julie Millowick

"Naturally the flash fired straight at Pavarotti making him even angrier. He then called for security and demanded I be evicted from the building."

My Castlemaine with Madeleine James 

Hi Madeleine, locals will know you as the friendly face at Midland Pet Supplies in Mostyn Street. How long have you had the business?

My Sandon with Claire Mitchell

"I love how diverse Castlemaine is. There's always a group for someone. It doesn't matter if your into rock climbing or pottery, if you look hard enough, there are always people for you"

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