“It’s that time of the year when governments at all levels turn their minds to budgeting. Councillors have been working with officers to compile a budget for 2026/27 and beyond that responds to increasing costs and a tightening economic environment. “Constraints on cashflow mean it won’t be possible to embark on an ambitious capital works […]

Award-winning Castlemaine artist Rob McHaffie will be the featured artist when the 37th Annual Rotary Castlemaine Art Show opens at Castlemaine Town Hall for King’s Birthday weekend, June 5-8. “Castlemaine Rotary is delighted to have an artist of the stature and accomplishments of Rob McHaffie as our featured artist for our 37th Art Show,” Rotary […]

The Spa Centre Daylesford CWA Branch has celebrated its 50th anniversary. The branch held its first meeting at Olive Tucker’s home on Wednesday, May 3, 1976 with 19 members joining on that day. Mrs Tucker was president with secretary Mrs Lois Monaghan and treasurer Ms Helen Boyle. These days monthly meetings are held on the […]

How to increase biodiversity in a small way…in your space. We live in an era where we increasingly hear about the loss of biodiversity due to human actions. But there is some action you can take where you live to make a difference to the small creatures that also call your block home. We are […]

Petstock Daylesford is encouraging people to adopt a pet in need this May, or donate to help with their care at Castlemaine’s Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter. Animal shelters are also feeling the cost of living pressure requiring additional help to cover daily essentials such as food, vet care and housing. The Australia-wide Petstock initiative […]

The Young Farmers Advisory Council is a ministerial advisory committee and non-statutory body established by the Minister for Agriculture in 2015. Agriculture Minister Michaela Settle is seeking expressions of interest for a chairperson, deputy chairperson and eight members to serve on the council for a term of two years, starting in September. Applications close on […]

Nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s 2026 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence are now open. The annual awards celebrate and recognise outstanding individuals and organisations who are making significant contributions to strengthening multiculturalism in Victoria. Nominations close July 13. Link: www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au

A Maldon man has been found guilty in the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court for breaking public safety laws at Lake Boort on the closing weekend of the 2024 duck hunting season. The man was ordered to pay $500 to the court fund and was placed on a good behaviour bond until March 9, 2027 for offences […]

Community Bank Trentham & Districts – Bendigo Bank is hosting Trentham’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council on Tuesday, June 2. Bring friends, make friends, have fun, eat, drink and fundraise – lots of games and prizes on offer including the exciting major door prize. RSVPs: www.trenthamnc.org.au/event-details/biggest-morning-tea-2

Nominations for the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards close on Tuesday, May 19. There are six award categories: Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Awards; Emerging Impact Award; Positive Ageing Award; Promotion of Multiculturalism Award; Veteran Community Award; and Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year. The Premier’s Award for Victorian […]

The launch of the Reconciliation Seat, crafted with timber from the fallen limb of the Guildford Big Tree (biyal tree), will be held on Sunday, May 31 from 11am to 2pm at 13 Fryers Street, Guildford. The day will include a Welcome to Country, Djaara Women’s dancers, a free barbeque, music and First Nations stalls. […]

Castlemaine’s Jeanette Pope is among five recipients of the Paul Ramsay Foundation Fellowship Program, a cohort of leaders driving systemic change to stop disadvantage in Australia through community-led innovation. The 18-month fellowship provides each recipient up to $250,000 to pursue bold, transformative ideas around fostering self-determining First Nations communities, ensuring positive life paths for children […]