Castlemaine
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Stunningly raw and contemplative
Castlemaine’s own multi-award-winning songwriter, musician, advocate and writer, Eliza Hull (OAM), has recently released her latest song Balcony, from her forthcoming album You’d Think We’d Be Used To Change By Now. Written and partially recorded in London with Sneaker Pimps’ Liam Howe (fka twigs, MARINA), Balcony flits between bittersweet nostalgia and sky-high euphoria, sonically drawing…
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Castlemaine vies for new world record
Castlemaine is set to go bigger this November, with a world record attempt for the most people wearing an Aussie band T-shirt in the same place at the same time, in support of musicians doing it tough. The gathering will be held on Sunday November 22 at the Old Castlemaine Gaol, in the lead-up to…
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A world of pure imagination
Stepping through the gates of Shades of Gray Gallery and Garden, visitors are immediately transported to a whimsical wonderland filled with unique, hand-crafted metal flowers. The beautiful greenery of the garden is adorned with 16,000 lilies, daisies, and bell flowers in vibrant colours and hues, nestled among the plants and hanging from the tree branches.…
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CDCA cricket season cranks up
The Castlemaine District Cricket Association 2026-2027 season continues to ramp up with A Grade contesting round two on Saturday, A Res sides battling it out in round one, and Castlemaine and Harcourt’s B Grade sides enjoying a showdown at the Camp Reserve. C Grade (Under 16) sides also returned to the pitch with a round…
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Discover the Golden Wellness Festival
Golden Wellness Festival is an immersive celebration of holistic health, taking place in Castlemaine on Saturday October 31. The one-day festival will offer workshops, movement classes, ceremonies, creative sessions and insightful panel conversations, bringing together a plethora of wellness practitioners and alchemic explorers. Explore and restore with yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, sound healing, homeopathy, massages,…
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Ravens reveal exciting new talent
Castlemaine’s newest theatre company – The Ravens Theatre Company – launched its highly anticipated second production Waiting for Godot by acclaimed playwright Samuel Beckett to a full house at the Phee Broadway Theatre last Friday evening. Two men wait beside a tree for the mysterious Godot. As time passes, Vladimir and Estragon talk, argue, joke,…
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Ready, set, run!
Run The Maine is back for its 18th edition this Grand Final Eve, Friday September 25. The Midland Express and Castlemaine Mail are proud to be event sponsors and to have highlighted this year’s inspirational Run The Maine ambassadors. Catch the last instalment in today’s paper! 2025 was the biggest year yet—just under 1200 runners…
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Epic album launch at Lot 19
Join ZÖJ live in Castlemaine this Sunday for the epic album launch of May The Devil’s Ear Be Deaf – good vibes only! The album represents a powerful cross-cultural journey through deep listening, improvisation and Persian poetry. As part of their 2026 Australian and European tour during September, October and November; ZÖJ presents their captivating…
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A work of staggering genius on stage
The Ravens Theatre Company is set to launch its second production, Samuel Beckett’s renowned work Waiting for Godot, at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre this Friday. The play is being directed by Janice Mueller who has had a stellar career in Australian theatre. She has developed and directed new work for Malthouse Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre,…
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Electronic dance party fundraiser
The Castlemaine Fringe Festival and Ballarat’s Wild Otter Club have teamed up to deliver a Dance Party fundraiser for the Fringe on Saturday, September 5, at Boomtown Winery and Bistro. When two fun-loving, artistic towns collide, expect next-level creativity erupting through music, dance, fashion, art and vital community connections. This event is an exciting cross-cultural…
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Discover your new career
Looking for a career change or new skills? Visit the Training and Skills Fair! Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting local job seekers, career changers, students and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend the free Training and Skills Fair on Wednesday September 2 at Castlemaine Town Hall. The event will bring together 35 organisations offering employment opportunities,…
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Sewer spills raise fresh concerns
Heavy rain has again triggered sewer overflows in Kyneton and Malmsbury, prompting renewed concern from residents about the impact on local waterways. The incidents last Wednesday followed similar spills from pump stations in the two towns just two weeks earlier. Edgecombe resident Graham Connell said sewerage from the Kyneton spills was flowing into the Campaspe…