Tag: Castlemaine
A tale of two friends
The beautiful friendship of Castlemaine youngsters, Jarrah Podesta and Mathilde Cross, has inspired a new children's book by award-winning author, Pip Harry.
Pip said the...
National conference coming to Castlemaine
In recent years, main streets and town centres have faced many challenges to their survival.
First, shopping centres, then online, and finally, COVID. Now they’re...
Salvage project finds hidden photo gem
Eve Lamb
Salvage yard operator Karl Haass of Glenluce has been in the business of dismantling old houses for 40 years.
But Karl does not use...
Artists deliver new course
Eve Lamb
Established Castlemaine artists Zoe Amor and Helen Kelly know what it's like to turn a personal passion into a professional practice.
Unfortunately, for many...
Our organics are not ‘waste’
Transitioning to a localised economy is both pressing and exciting.
As we learn of recycling industries in crisis, rising fuel prices and unaffordable lettuce, the...
One more chorus
Eve Lamb
If you love singing ... then the community choir that's about to be piloted in Castlemaine – starting tomorrow evening – may be...
Chicks in Sticks co-founder named award finalist
Eve Lamb
A love of the land and of landcare has seen former Castlemaine Secondary College student Tess Grieves named among the finalists for this...
Litter disgusts Rod
Eve LambCastlemaine's Rod Hadfield is not impressed with what's been appearing in his patch lately.
The well-known local hot rod collector and enthusiast says he's...
Bust of the late Felix Cappy unveiled
Lisa Dennis
A huge crowd gathered at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Sunday to witness the unveiling of a bronze bust to celebrate the life...
Resilience group tackles emissions
Eve Lamb
A survey conducted by Castlemaine's West End Resilience group indicates a high level of enthusiasm for community-based energy solutions towards reducing carbon emissions.
Members...
World-class grown up rock
Joeys Coop are currently touring the east coast states to promote their recently release sophomore album Lachlan Valley Dirt.
Friday July 1 sees the Coop hit...
Victim of scam praises local bank
Castlemaine resident Glenn Sutherland has warned locals to be wary of phone scams after thousands of dollars were stolen from his Commonwealth Bank Australia...
