Tag: Castlemaine

Eye-catching issue

Eve Lamb A Castlemaine resident has used public question time at last week's Mount Alexander Shire Council meeting to...

Taproom art supports war-torn Ukraine

Eve Lamb A new art exhibition that's just gone up at Castlemaine's Taproom is raising funds to help people...

Inquiry examines impact of incarceration

The far-reaching benefits of a program providing vital connection between incarcerated parents and their children has been highlighted in a submission to...

Life is better on a bike

Penny Gilbert, CycleSafe Mount Alexander Modern parents have a lot to keep track of while balancing the needs of...

An irresistible picture book

Jess McGeachin works at his dream job during the day as a communications designer at Melbourne Museum. But at...

Don’t burn your bridge… just yet

Eve Lamb It seems the small red pedestrian bridge installed across a public roadside drain on Castlemaine's Barker Street...

Supermarket case adjourned

The 10-day Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing into the development of the proposed Woolworths supermarket in Castlemaine recently wound to a...

A bridge too far?

Eve Lamb A small bright red footbridge installed over a public drain by a local couple has created more...

Nordic pole walking expands

Local nordic pole walking classes have really hit their stride, proving so popular they're now being offered in Castlemaine, Harcourt, Newstead and...

Value in diversity

Windarring Disability Services is encouraging diversity in workplaces across Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shire. Shaelee Desmond, Windarring's Australian...

Home sought for ‘Safe Space’

Work to establish a dedicated 'Safe Space' in Castlemaine to assist community members facing mental health and emotional challenges is gaining momentum.

Dog rescued from mineshaft

A dog had to be rescued from a mineshaft near Castlemaine by a specialist CFA team last Saturday morning.

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