Tag: Castlemaine
New brewer at Shedshaker
It’s a new year and new chapter for Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing.
Andrew Cronin, formerly of Melbourne’s Cavalier Brewing, has taken on the role of head...
New treatment options approved
The Castlemaine chapter of Mind Medicine Australia is celebrating the recent announcement that the Therapeutic Goods Administration will reschedule the medical use of MDMA...
Cyclists call for action
Community members are calling for urgent improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at McKenzie Hill on the outskirts of Castlemaine following several near misses...
A dream realised
The celebrated debut novel of late Castlemaine resident and beloved local GP Dr Kath O'Connor Inheritance is being officially launched by Affirm Press worldwide today.
Inheritance is a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bin bandit put on notice
Castlemaine Police are seeking information from the public following a series of incidents where rubbish and recycle bins were mowed down by a vehicle...
Songs full of lyrical imagery
Melbourne songwriter Tim Downey explores the light and shadow of life’s mysteries.
His songs are full of lyrical imagery that paints a bittersweet and sometimes...


















