Castlemaine
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A community united in Castlemaine
Australia Day is a contentious day, and instead of bringing the nation together, it divides sections of the community in their beliefs about how the day should be celebrated, if it should be celebrated at all, or when it should be held. And yet somehow, the Mount Alexander Shire community has found a way to…
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Poodle groomer makes a difference
The Poodle Groomer, aka Arrowelle Black, hosted a local Poodle Community Dinner at the Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek on January 11. Arrow said the Five Flags beer garden was bursting at the seams with proud poodle owners and their magnificent pooches for the local networking event. The Yapeen-based groomer said it was a…
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Streetscape to get $12.19M makeover
Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine are set to receive a major facelift thanks a $12.19 million boost from the federal government. The works aim to link two of the town’s major shopping areas and connect them to a range of important community facilities. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government…
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Tales That Talk To You to launch
Castlemaine-based journalist, writer and community musician Valerie Colyer has released a new book Tales That Talk to You. Tales That Talk To You explores theme of identity, social justice, feminism, ageism, crime and political trends with down-to-earth humour. A special launch event to celebrate the new work will be held at the Albion Art Bar…
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Chefs offer rare fare
Chef friends Daniel Lusi and Eileen Hornell are coming together this month for some delicious food and wine under the summer sun at Boomtown Wine in Castlemaine. Expect five-ish courses (with extras available on the day) from the beautiful produce of the area, paired with delicious wine from the Boomtown crew. Daniel has spent the…
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Cocktails and swing
The Maurocco Bar in Castlemaine is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, January 19 to raise funds for the town’s University of the Third Age Choir. Patrons are encouraged to dress up and expect an afternoon of spruced cocktails and plenty of dance while John Meir and the Meircats keep company with a setlist of smooth…
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Local artists shine brightly
A sparkling new exhibition, You Must Be My Lucky Star, was unveiled at Castlemaine’s lot19 artspace on January 11 to kick-start 2025. The exhibition features the work of 12 artists working from lot19 Castlemaine. Some are teachers, some are students. They are all teaching each other – genres and media bonded through shared studios and…
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Experience the joy of Latin dance!
Latin dancing is hitting the streets of Castlemaine once again with Street Latin Dance: Summer Salsa. Supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council, this lively event brings the infectious rhythms and energy of Latin culture to Mechanics Lane for an evening of fun, music and movement. No matter your experience level, this event is for everyone!…
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Hot Variety 3.0 set to rock!
The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Wines and Shedshaker Brewing are joining forces to present a New Year’s Eve spectacular ‘Hot Variety 3.0’ in Castlemaine. With the Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing joining the event for the first time, the 2024 NYE Party is set to be bigger and better than ever with a wide array of music…
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Local talent to shine
The 2024 Rotary Carols in the Park returns to Castlemaine’s Victory Park this Friday evening and is once again set to feature a host of local talent. Rotarian and Carols coordinator Scott Buchanan is at the helm for his third and final year and says it will be a special event not to be missed.…
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A literary feast awaits!
Local authors, Tom Robb and Kirsten Krauth, will be among a long list of writers to feature in the Books at the Brewery Christmas Extravaganza this Wednesday evening December 18. The event will be hosted by Northern Books at the new Taproom space at Shedshaker Brewing at The Mill Castlemaine and will feature bestselling author…
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‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’
Festooned with hand-made Christmas trees, bunting and bows, Castlemaine resembles the township of ‘Whoville’ from the Christmas classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Unfortunately, the resemblance does not end there. Like every classic tale, a villain appeared and stole the ladder the volunteers were using to decorate the town. The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole…