2023 festival line-up revealed!
A huge crowd packed The Goods Shed on Saturday morning for the launch of the impressive 2023 season line up for the Castlemaine State...
Prison healthcare shake-up
Following a massive shakeup to the state's prison healthcare system Dhelkaya Health in Castlemaine will become the lead healthcare provider for prisoners at Tarrengower...
Mount Macedon Memorial Cross plans questioned
Significant native vegetation is earmarked for removal in a proposal to restore views to Melbourne from Mount Macedon Memorial Cross.
Built in the 1930s, the...
Telegraph station connects to NBN
Some exciting developments have recently occurred at the Old Telegraph Station in Barker Street, Castlemaine. In December, the building was connected to the NBN...
Pop up garlic farmers program
With its aim to give Australians hands-on experience and to grow a new generation of Australian farmers, Farmer Incubator has announced the return of...
Are you the next Idyll?
Registration for Castlemaine Idyll 2023 is now open!
Castlemaine Idyll is Castlemaine’s ultimate annual talent contest, and has been running for more than 12 years.
Featuring...
Big line-up for Town Folk Festival
The countdown is on until Castlemaine's highly anticipated second annual Town Folk Festival on Saturday February 11.
Bringing together 16 of the best contemporary artists...
Dexter to the rescue
Dexter doesn't wear a cape but he is now an unlikely hero of his quiet Woodend cul-de-sac.
The eight-year-old jack russell's insistent barking raised the...
Sparks fly over fireworks
Demand for greater restrictions on fireworks in the Macedon Ranges has sparked a petition that's garnered more than 4500 signatures.
Springfield Equestrian Park's Emily Bannister...
Rubbish dumped in Kyneton
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is investigating the dumping of hard rubbish in Kyneton last week.
Local residents discovered a hot tub and a generator among...
Flagship festival to launch
Now in its 47th year, the Castlemaine State Festival is launching its 2023 season with a preview event at Castlemaine Goods Shed this Saturday...
Folk-rocker gives back
Tim Rogers and The Twin Set will perform a CFA fundraiser gig at the Malmsbury Hotel on February 2, with all proceeds going to...
