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A day of jazz

Castlemaine Jazz Festival organisers are planning to hold a mini event this Saturday – 'A Day of Jazz'. The pop-up event will take place at...

Truck tradition rolls on

The Rotary Club of Castlemaine is once again celebrating the incredible contribution of the trucking industry after another challenging year. Castlemaine Truck Show director Kerry...

Follow the art trail online

Macedon Ranges Art Trail's ​2021 Spring Exhibition has pivoted to an online show. Art Trail founding manager Nadine Hartnett said artists were facing challenges arising...

Radio 88fm to feature

Castlemaine-based seniors radio station Radio 88fm is once again being featured as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival program. Radio 88fm's Ian Braybrook said the...

Billy Cart Challenge is racing again

Castlemaine’s favourite event, the Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge, is back.“Everyone knows Castlemaine is the home of the hot rod. We’re reminding everyone it's also...

MAIN Game footy fundraiser returns

The MAIN Game is an event like no other this side of the Great Divide and returns to Castlemaine on Sunday June 13.A community...

On your bike teens and tweens!

School has not yet begun for 2021, but CycleSafe Mount Alexander and Bike Bendigo are gearing up to support students to ride from day...

‘Glamping’ comes to Castlemaine

While this year has been immensely difficult for local tourism operators, Big 4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has used the lockdown closures as an...

Woodend Bowling Club celebrates 130 years

On Christmas Day this year, Woodend Bowling Club will celebrate 130 years since the very first green was opened - December 25, 1890. The origins...

Hot rod stalwarts honoured

Castlemaine hot rod stalwarts Larry and Mary O'Toole have been recognised with a special 'Legends' award by the Australian Street Rod Federation. The founders of...

Running on high

With COVID putting an indefinite halt on big running challenges that typically attract throngs of keen contestants, a group of Castlemaine runners has set...

Riding out of lockdown

By Penny Gilbert CycleSafe Mount Alexander is excited to be rolling out a series of bike rides to help our community ride out of lockdown. With...

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