Tag: Castlemaine
Thought-provoking film and Q&A
Northern Books and Nalderun are partnering up to bring an exciting Reconciliation Week event to Castlemaine.
The event will see a screening of the provocative...
Eye-catching issue
Eve Lamb
A Castlemaine resident has used public question time at last week's Mount Alexander Shire Council meeting to raise concerns about the ongoing prevalence...
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 impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Simply...
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 a Legislative...
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 small people.
We are concerned about climate...
An irresistible picture book
Jess McGeachin works at his dream job during the day as a communications designer at Melbourne Museum.
But at night he crafts his stunning illustrations,...
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 may be around for a bit...
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 close.
The matter...
A bridge too far?
Eve Lamb
A small bright red footbridge installed over a public drain by a local couple has created more interest than they'd bargained for.
Barker Street...
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 Maldon.
Volunteers have...
Value in diversity
Windarring Disability Services is encouraging diversity in workplaces across Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shire.
Shaelee Desmond, Windarring's Australian Disability Enterprise team leader for Kyneton...
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.
A Safe Space...
