Castlemaine
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All aboard!
Journey back in time, rattling along the railway line in a heritage steam locomotive from Castlemaine to the historic township of Maldon, and peruse the shops and cafes. Take the kids for a memorable day out, watch the world go by from your family compartment. With the windows open you can listen to the engine…
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Concert supports orchestra
Acclaimed cellist Zoe Knighton, of Flinders Quartet, will present a benefit concert this month to support Resonance String Orchestra’s vital community music education and performance work in Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires. All proceeds will go towards Resonance’s work in empowering regional communities to make great music. Zoe will perform Charlie Mackesy’s The boy…
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Juriansz is back
Castlemaine resident David Juriansz hasn’t played an original gig for over a decade. So he was shocked to find one of his songs being used in a TikTok video. Even more surprising was when his teenage son recognised David’s song Intelligent Popstar in a fellow student’s Spotify playlist. David, 57, a 5Rhythms dance teacher, decided…
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Free forum talks tenants’ rights
Tenants, landlords and real estate professionals are invited to join a free Tenants’ Rights Forum in Castlemaine aimed at educating the community about tenants’ rights and available support services. Organised by My Home Network’s Tenants’ Rights Working Group, the forum will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, including local tenants sharing their own experiences, Residential…
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Level crossing upgrade
The Victorian Goldfields Railway in conjunction with Mount Alexander Shire Council is in the process of upgrading the level crossing over Sawmill Road in Muckleford/Castlemaine. The latest works follow the recent re-build on the Muckleford-Walmer Road at the Muckleford Station. The purpose of the latest upgrade is to improve the safety of the crossing in…
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Retiree saves the soul of Guildford
An 89-year-old Castlemaine resident has purchased the Guildford General Store to ensure its continued operation for the community. The property went to auction last Saturday with a reserve price of $750,000 and was purchased by the sole bidder, Norma Hancock, for $710,000. Owners of the Guildford Post Office stepped in to fill the void since…
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Local fromage named Australia’s best
Long Paddock Cheese based at The Mill Castlemaine has been named among the winners at the 2024 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards. The Long Paddock fromage claimed the top gong in the ‘From the Dairy’ category at the awards, which are the country’s most prestigious food industry campaign. Now in its 19th year, the awards…
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Artist explores Australian urban life
From super cool hipsters to art world afficionados, street artists, mums and dads, commuters, dog walkers and lackadaisical youth, Castlemaine’s own Rob McHaffie has keen observations of everyday surroundings, which reveal the idiosyncrasies and absurdities of contemporary Australian urban life with colour, whimsy and humour. McHaffie’s latest major exhibition surveys his recent work including new…
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Lady Whisper presents …
The cream of Castlemaine’s comedic talent will be on show as part of two sidesplitting cabaret performances – Laugh Out Loud – set to hit the stage at the Phee Broadway Theatre this Saturday August 17. The performances promise to tickle your funny bone, warm your soul and leave you with a giggle in your…
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Vigil for our homeless
A vigil will be held in Castlemaine this Friday to honour those in the community who are homeless. The vigil is intended to further galvanise the community on action happening locally around homelessness and to call on government to do more to address the housing crisis. Homelessness Week (August 4-11) is an annual national event…
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Future fashionistas fiesta!
The young people’s upcycled fashion parade is back this year! On Sunday September 15 from 11am to 1pm, head down to Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine and see the clever creations young people have made out of secondhand clothes. The Good Op Shop hosts this event in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council. “We’re so looking…
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‘Bureaucratic madness!’
Six years ago, Castlemaine resident Hilary Finch bought a small red-flowering gum to replace a dead tree on her nature strip. She lovingly tended the tree, watering its roots regularly during the hot summer months and ensuring its survival in dense soil. The beautiful native, while small, is thriving. The street in which Hilary lives…