Castlemaine

  • Our organics are not ‘waste’

    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…

  • One more chorus

    One more chorus

    Eve Lamb If you love singing … then the community choir that’s about to be piloted in Castlemaine – starting…

  • Chicks in Sticks co-founder named award finalist

    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…

  • Litter disgusts Rod

    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…

  • Bust of the late Felix Cappy unveiled

    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…

  • Resilience group tackles emissions

    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…

  • World-class grown up rock

    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…

  • Victim of scam praises local bank

    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…

  • Local inspiration

    Local inspiration

    The latest exhibition as Castlemaine’s newest arts space, Artpuff at The Mill, was unveiled last Friday evening. Puffpaper II features the…

  • Poles add spring to walkers’ steps

    Poles add spring to walkers’ steps

    Eve Lamb The weather may be making many feel Nordic lately, but for an increasing number of local souls that’s…

  • It takes a village

    It takes a village

    How the community can work together to address Mount Alexander Shire’s housing crisis is the focus of a new 10-year…

  • Spicy taco looks likely to warm

    Spicy taco looks likely to warm

    Eve Lamb It’s an attention-securing start to our phone conversation. “All my life I’ve been joking about how I’m half-Colombian…