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Harcourt bowling green becomes a swimming pool

Harcourt Bowling Club weekend pennant teams were lucky to get on the green last Saturday with the rain we had and more forecast.

The battle of the Darrochs in the bowls at Castlemaine

Saturday was a fine and sunny day and Castlemaine bowlers were pleased to be able to play pennant, although disappointing for Division 5 they...
The Castlemaine District Tennis Association junior competition got underway last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser.

Tennis growth for younger players

Castlemaine and District Tennis Association clubs Castlemaine, Newstead, Maldon and Harcourt have started another summer season for junior competition. The CDTA reports that it is noticeable...
Parkrun is celebrating the parkwalker in October.

Parkwalk at Castlemaine Parkrun during October

Last weekend's wet weather forced the cancellation of the weekly Castlemaine parkrun event. Organisers are hopeful the event can return this weekend if the wet...
Whilst Saturday pennant was once again washed out last Saturday, Castlemaine bowlers enjoyed a social competition on Saturday and a 'Come and Try' Day with their friends and neighbours at the Castlemaine Croquet Club on Sunday. Photo: Max Lesser.

Bowlers enjoy social gatherings after pennant cancelled

Weekend Pennant was once again cancelled due to flooding on district greens. Castlemaine Bowling Club is very fortunate to have two very good surfaces...

Mt Alexander Falcons to feature at Ballarat

The Mt Alexander Falcons and Kyneton Tigers are set to feature in Sunday’s AFLW game at Mars Stadium in Ballarat after both teams were...
Declan Fraser is proudly pictured with Lowndes and his family at the event.

Wild ride at Bathurst for Castlemaine young gun Declan Fraser

Castlemaine born Declan Fraser did the region proud as a wildcard entry racing alongside motorsport legend Craig Lowndes in the Bathurst 1000 last Sunday.Declan...

Hockey players welcome to participate

A passionate, local group of hockey players are getting together on Sunday mornings at Castlemaine Primary School during October. Anyone is welcome to join...
Some of the Victorian team members are pictured at the event. Photo: Max Lesser.

Goldfields host Australian Orienteering Championships

Orienteers of all ages from across Australia and New Zealand descended on Castlemaine, Maldon, Daylesford and Blackwood for the Australian Orienteering Championships last week...
Don Barnett and lady president Alene Jolme rolled the first bowl to commence the new season.

Castlemaine bowlers roll into 2022/2023 season

Castlemaine Bowling Club's Opening Day last Saturday was a very successful and happy day with 52 bowlers enjoying being back on the green.The clubrooms...
Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards bowls the first bowl of the season.

Harcourt bowlers celebrate season opening

Harcourt Bowling Club members got together to enjoy the Opening of the 2022-2023 Bowling Season last Saturday.President Ken Tribe welcomed all Harcourt bowling members...
Castlemaine's Sharnie Digby has been training hard in preparation for this Sunday's Melbourne Marathon.

Sharnie hopes to inspire with marathon effort

Melanie BarnesCastlemaine resident, Sharnie Digby will be completing the Nike Wheelchair Marathon this Sunday October 2 in her new race chair and is ready...

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