Castlemaine

  • Better angels of our nature

    Better angels of our nature

    Whether you believe in angels or simply endorse the values they represent, the latest exhibition to launch at Maldon’s Cascade…

  • Plenty of pride – pack a picnic…

    Plenty of pride – pack a picnic…

    Whatever the weather, there’ll be rainbow colours sparkling across Castlemaine this week with a broad spectrum program of Pride events…

  • Footy, netball on Saturday

    Footy, netball on Saturday

    The long wait is nearly over. Castlemaine, Gisborne and Kyneton all have home matches on Saturday in the first round…

  • Great effort all round

    Great effort all round

    After a COVID-enforced hiatus in 2020, tin rattlers at the traffic lights and street walkers were back, collecting for the…

  • A golden idea

    A golden idea

    To celebrate the 2021 Castlemaine State Festival and as a nod to the region’s gold rush heritage, The Tea Dispensary…

  • Gas leaks may be linked

    Gas leaks may be linked

    Multiple gas leaks within a block of each other in Castlemaine CBD in recent days are the subject of an…

  • Life at The Paddock – Guided site tours on Sunday

    Life at The Paddock – Guided site tours on Sunday

    Sixteen months after moving into her new abode in Castlemaine’s agenda-setting eco village, The Paddock, Deb Shand is loving her…

  • Man enough to speak up?

    Man enough to speak up?

    Tradie and mental health advocate Jeremy Forbes is encouraging Macedon Ranges locals to share their thoughts on what it means…

  • Friends raise dough for local baker in need

    Friends raise dough for local baker in need

    A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $50,000 for a local family in crisis. Castlemaine resident and founder of Trentham’s…

  • Balcony restoration for grand old icon

    As scaffolding was erected alongside Castlemaine’s gracious old Midland Hotel in recent days it could not help but draw attention….

  • Celebrating IWD in a new way

    Celebrating IWD in a new way

    In keeping with the purpose of International Women’s Day, which is a global day created to celebrate the social, economic,…

  • Retirement village on hold

    Retirement village on hold

    Plans for the development of an affordable retirement village for Castlemaine are on hold after the potential developer of the…