Mount Alexander Shire
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Growth target set for state
Macedon Ranges Shire is expected to accommodate an additional 12,700 houses by 2051 in the Victorian Government’s latest draft housing…
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‘Be curious and be kind’
Students and teachers from schools across Mount Alexander Shire came together at Castlemaine’s Western Reserve on Friday, to offer heartfelt…
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Record female numbers
Thirty years after Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club saw its first women’s team lace up their boots, the club is celebrating…
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Tours on Country
In honour of his father Uncle Brien Nelson’s vision, Uncle Rick proudly announces the launch of his social enterprise, Uncle…
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Friendship captures hearts
A novel published last year, inspired by the extraordinary friendship of Mount Alexander based teenagers, Jarrah Podesta and Mathilde Cross,…
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The Compost Conversation – with Joel Meadows
Carbon cap and store There is a little trick you can do every time you add ingredients to your compost…
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Feeling the heat?
It can be hard to stay warm during these winter months, and let’s face it, it can be hard to…
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The harsh realities of living rough
People often talk about the pervasiveness of homelessness but what does that really mean? There are a multitude of different…
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The true cost of the housing crisis
Jade Jungwirth“I can’t save money. I’m trapped paying way too much for rent and paying for rooms I don’t even…
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Flagship festival to launch
Now in its 47th year, the Castlemaine State Festival is launching its 2023 season with a preview event at Castlemaine…
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Bin bandit put on notice
Castlemaine Police are seeking information from the public following a series of incidents where rubbish and recycle bins were mowed…
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MainFM celebrates Australian music
94.9 MainFM will be celebrating all the diversity and talent of homegrown artists with a full week dedicated to playing…