Castlemaine
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Keeping warm in winter
With temperatures plummeting at the arrival of winter, tenants of rented homes can now access a video on how to make their home more comfortable and cost effective. The video was developed by the My Home Network Tenants Rights Working Group and the West End Resilience Energy Group following a well-received workshop on how simple…
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Dance, drama and lanterns
This July, Over the Moon Studio invites young dancers to step into a world of colour, creativity and connection for its much-loved annual Winter School, running from Monday to Wednesday, July 7 to 9. Over the Moon has long been a cherished part of the Castlemaine community – a yoga and dance learning space with…
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Old ‘Res’ needs some TLC
A project is under way to explore options for strengthening the dam wall of Expedition Pass Reservoir, near Castlemaine. The project, supported by a $6.2 million state government investment, will help ensure the ‘Res’ remains safe for residents and visitors who enjoy visiting the tranquil swimming hole located in the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park.…
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Parky Pals welcome you
Parkinson’s disease is affecting more and more people world-wide and no-one really knows why. A Parkinson’s diagnosis is a confusing and challenging time and the local community has formed a support group with the assistance of Dhelkaya Health and a Community Health nurse. Already about 30 people attend monthly. ‘Parky Pals’ is a monthly get…
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Solstice sale!
To celebrate the winter solstice three local op shops in Castlemaine will be having an incredible half price sale this Friday. The Salvation Army Thrift Shop, Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Opportunity Shop and Windarring Recycled Store will all have a huge range of items available for purchase with a 50 per cent discount! The sale…
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Makers market makes for success
Last year, Taradale Primary School’s year 2/3 class raised $756 to support the Charles Sturt University peregrine falcon live-camera project, in Orange, NSW. “The students had been watching the live-camera stream of the peregrine falcon’s breeding and chick hatching throughout the year,” school principal Chris Burgess said. “They wanted to hold a makers market to…
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MAIN Game to kick goals
Get ready for a massive community day out at the MAIN Game – 94.9 MainFM’s annual Footy Fundraiser! Can the Radio Galahs defend their winning streak against the lively Rockatoos? All players, made up of radio presenters, musicians, tradies and respectable members of the community, have been training hard in the lead up with team…
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Beau is back cooking up a storm
Local MasterChef Australia season four contender Beau Cook, 40, is back on our television screens as one of the contestants on MasterChef Australia: Back to Win currently airing on 10 and 10 Play. MasterChef Australia: Back To Win marks the 17th season of the popular show and is full of fan favourites from seasons one…
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A platform for young makers
An inaugural Wesley Hill Young Makers Market aims to create a platform for young people in Mount Alexander Shire’s vibrant artistic and creative community. The program, supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Quick Response Youth Grants, will form part of the Wesley Hill Market from 9am to 1pm on Saturday May 31. In keeping with…
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Budget invests in history
A project to undertake significant renewal works at Buda Historic Home and Garden in Castlemaine has been allocated half a million dollars in the 2025/26 State Budget. The funds will deliver State 2 of the masterplan, which will include refurbishing the current venue room into an office and administration space with a visitor centre, and…
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Building a united nation
Community members gathered for the 2025 Sorry Day Commemoration in Victory Park in Castlemaine on Monday. Sorry Day, which is held annually on May 26, is a day of remembrance to acknowledge the pain and injustice experienced by members of the stolen generation, and its lasting impacts. The event included a Welcome to Country and…
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History buffs gather
The inaugural The Alchemy of Gold forum has been declared an outstanding success. The event attracted huge crowds of goldfields history buffs from across Australia to the Campbells Creek Community Centre from May 16-18. The three-day forum featured more than 40 experts, historians and community members sharing their value insights into the discovery of gold…