MAINfm kicking goals for community
The second annual MAIN Kick-Off is hitting Castlemaine's Camp Reserve this Saturday for a community fundraiser of a different kind! The day will feature...
Time to take tea at Plaistow
Renowned for its luscious cakes and home-baked scones, the annual Biggest Morning Tea at Plaistow Homestead has gained a hungry legion of supporters.
In preparation...
Walk together with courage
A host of events are planned for National Reconciliation Week in Mount Alexander Shire - starting this Sunday with a special Sorry Day commemoration...
Biggest morning stroll
Pull on your walking shoes and take a stroll around Castlemaine's beautiful botanical gardens for a very good cause this Thursday.
Castlemaine District Community Health...
Solar win for social enterprise
A Kyneton not-for-profit cafe's annual power bill will be slashed by around $5000 a year after the installation of solar panels.
The Social Foundry has...
Tempo builds for jazz fest
A month after their release, ticket sales to this year's Castlemaine Jazz Festival are building tempo with organisers now encouraging jazz fans to snap...
Licensed to kill
Hundreds of kangaroos across the region shot by incompetent hunters issued state government permits to kill, need to be euthanised by wildlife rescuers to...
Hungry for more
Central Victoria's reputation as a foodie destination stands to gain international recognition from Greater Bendigo's bid to become a designated City of Gastronomy.
The submission...
Sky-high result for cancer fundraiser
Despite overcast skies, more than 350 people packed the hangar at the Kyneton Aero Club on Saturday for the annual Cancer Council morning tea...
This ole house …
For many restoring a dilapidated house solo on a budget of practically nothing could be a headache.
But for Castlemaine's Cr Max Lesser it's become...
Fun of the fair
Thousands travelled to the historic township of Maldon for the 142nd Maldon Easter Fair last weekend. The five days of festivities included a scone...
Tiny homes to tackle homelessness
Castlemaine District Community Health has developed a project proposal to help those who are homeless, but it needs help.
The Tiny Homes Sweet Home project...