Highlighting rich heritage
It's been a roller coaster year for the Castlemaine State Festival, which is now preparing for its triumphant return in 2026 and its 50th...
Critical upgrades for primary school
Castlemaine Primary School will soon begin works to refurbish the school toilets which, with a ceiling that is collapsing, a hole in the floor...
Studio extension wins accolade
A master bedroom and ensuite extension at Carlsruhe has been recognised at the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards.
Romsey based Macedon Ranges Building...
Ciao from a town icon
It's the end of an era for much-loved local institution, Kyneton Pizza.
Operated by the Matricardi family for 50 years, 'The Billy', as it is...
River restoration a win-win
A community-backed plan to restore and protect a key section of the Coliban River at Lauriston will take its next steps early in the...
Hot Variety 3.0 set to rock!
The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Wines and Shedshaker Brewing are joining forces to present a New Year's Eve spectacular 'Hot Variety 3.0' in Castlemaine.
With the...
Campbell House claims bronze
Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation's magnificent heritage property, Campbell House, has claimed bronze at the Victorian Tourism Awards.
Proprietors Donna Greenway and Rod Printz were thrilled to...
Woolies signage installed
While supermarket giant Woolworths was in the national news last week due to its ongoing union negotiations concerning workers at four of its distribution...
A defining moment in history
In December 1851, 173 years ago, 15,000 gold miners gathered for a Monster Meeting at Forest Creek to defy colonial governor Charles La Trobe’s...
College closes its doors
Staffing challenges and reduced student numbers have led Olivet Christian College to permanently close its doors.
By the end of 2024, the Christian college, which...
Small producers rejected
Small-scale beef producers have been left reeling after Hardwicks abattoir at Kyneton announced it would no longer process small consignments of animals from next...
Bonnie’s the best!
A 24-year-old from Romsey has just won the prestigious Australian Technical Officers Association's Apprentice of the Year Award, competing against finalists from several trades.
Bonnie...
