Tag: Castlemaine
Impact and opportunity for VGR tourist railway
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Victorian Goldfields Railway to suspend all of its advertised passenger service until the end of June.
The VGR has...
Local business offers smart response to crisis
Local businesses are finding innovative ways to adapt amid the current coronavirus restrictions.
One such businesses is Castlemaine's Mulberry's Delicatessen, which has been quick to...
Cheese please! A new venture for Castlemaine
A new artisan cheesemaker and cheese school is being establishing in Castlemaine, adding an additional attraction to the town's Mill complex and tapping into...
New Castlemaine locomotive stable takes shape in $1M move
Work has begun on Victorian Goldfields Railway's new Castlemaine locomotive stable as part of a wider project forecast to boost tourism to Castlemaine and...
New works to conserve old treasure
Vital works to conserve Castlemaine's historic Buda House are to begin in coming days after the local attraction earlier secured a $120,000 state Living...
Upper circle sitting pretty – Vintage 1930s seating restored at Theatre Royal
Taking a seat in the upper circle at Castlemaine's historic Theatre Royal is acquiring a new significance.
Seat by seat - row by row -...
Castlemaine wildlife reserve welcomes friends
It's a little natural jewel, easy walking distance to the centre of Castlemaine, and right under residents' noses.
But many locals don't even realise the...
Bonjour madame! Renault mini muster to roll into town
There will be a hint of French flair around the towns of Castlemaine and Maldon when the coming Labour Day weekend arrives.
The Renault 4cv...
Exploring Ibsen in Castlemaine theatre residency
Castlemaine's latest At Home Phee Broadway Theatre residency kicks off today and will explore the dark themes of 1881 play Ghosts by 19th century...
NETWORKS DOWN
Residents across the region vented their anger last week with mobile phone services disrupted from Tuesday to Thursday and power outages during Friday's 40-degree...
Climate action convoy headed to Canberra
The road leads to Canberra for a growing contingent of determined locals heading there to join a national rally calling on the federal government...
Walking the walk…Nordic pole style in Castlemaine
Castlemaine's Johanna Winchcomb admits she loves few things better than a bracing Nordic pole walk.
"Nordic pole walking is actually fitness walking," says Johanna, one...
