Castlemaine Mail

12/06/2026

The 4.3-kilometre off-road trail from Campbells Creek Park to Camp Reserve in Castlemaine has officially been named Watjarang Baring, meaning platypus track in the Dja Dja Wurrung language.
The decision, made at the May meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council, came as a surprise to some residents, who first learned of the council’s intent by reading a story in the Mail on May 22, which briefly mentioned the naming and incorrectly referenced the creek rather than the track. See the full story in the Mail. Out Now.

The 4.3-kilometre off-road trail from Campbells Creek Park to Camp Reserve in Castlemaine has officially been named Watjarang Baring, meaning […]

12/06/2026

Make sure you collect the seventh and final puzzle piece in our 2026 Golden Ticket buy local promotion in today’s edition of the Mail!
Once your lucky ticket is complete drop it into our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine to ensure you are in the running to win a share of $4000 to spend at our 19 fantastic local businesses.
Our Golden Ticket partners include: Aolita Boutique, Beehave, Betta Electrical Castlemaine, Bubble & Squeak Pet Grooming and Treats, Castlemaine Fresh, Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar, Cliffords Quality Cuts, Ivy & Grace, J.M Leech Jewellers, Lyal Eales Store Castlemaine, Maine Shoes and Accessories, Maldon Bakery, P J Tyres, Shoestring Market, Stevens Mensland, Stocks Gifts & Gallery, Stonemans Bookroom, The Moon Balinese Massage and Spa and Wesley Hill Bakery (Grist).
If you’ve missed a puzzle piece or two don’t despair we have back copies available. The lucky winners will be drawn on Monday June 22. Good luck!

12/06/2026

Another opportunity for the community to connect.

This looks like an excellent event.
*Please note, this is not coordinated by HPA*

When: Monday 15 June, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Buda Castlemaine
The event will be a chance to pause, connect and support one another, and will feature a panel discussion with Warren Davies, Michael Gordon and Michelle Roberts.
Light meals and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-2026-mt-alexander-fires-recovering-together-as-a-community-tickets-1991521214563?aff=oddtdtcreator

Livestreaming is available - email the address on the linked page.

12/06/2026

The latest edition of the Mail is out today. Castlemaine’s newest professional theatre company, The Ravens Theatre Company, will launch its debut production of The Seagull tonight.
More than 1200 tickets had already sold ahead of tonight's opening, which has officially sold out.
The production, which runs from June 12–27 at the Phee Broadway Theatre, marks the launch of the new locally based company founded by Shelley Krape and Tim Heath, former owner of Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal and member of The Basics.

Castlemaine’s newest professional theatre company, The Ravens Theatre Company, will launch is debut production of The Seagull tonight.More than 1200 […]

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

The first of two public meetings hosted by Gold Camp Castlemaine looking at an alternative vision for Camp Reserve is about to get underway at the Town Hall.

11/06/2026

The first of two public meetings hosted by Gold Camp Castlemaine looking at an alternative vision for Camp Reserve is about to get underway at the Town Hall.

11/06/2026

Castlemaine Goldfields FC is hosting a World Cup Watch Party at The Goods Shed in Kennedy Street this Sunday June 14. Doors open at 1pm. Catch Australia v Türkiye from 2pm. Entry by gold coin donation. All welcome.

11/06/2026

Calling all artists!

🌊🐙 CALLING ALL SEA MONSTER CREATORS! 🐙🌊

The monsters are back — and this time they've surfaced from the deep!

We're inviting artists of all ages to design an original underwater monster for our Monster Mash Closing Garden Party at the 2027 Castlemaine Fringe Festival.

🦑 Think sea monsters, scuba-diving creatures, underwater oddballs, deep-sea explorers, mermaids gone rogue, octopus inventions, coral-covered beasts or mysterious creatures from the ocean depths.

✨ Two winning designs will be chosen!
✨ Winners receive a $100 Castlemaine Art Supplies voucher.

We want creatures bursting with imagination, personality and aquatic adventure. Funny, spooky, colourful, curious — anything goes!

Enter Here:
https://forms.gle/jwfssW84pjfhpugKA

Competition Closes: July 31st

Tag an artist, a young ocean explorer or someone who loves creating weird and wonderful creatures! 🌊👾

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