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Castlemaine’s beloved book shop Stoneman’s Bookroom is celebrating its 65th Birthday in 2026 and has been holding a range of special events to mark the milestone.
This Saturday October 10 the local institution will be celebrating ‘Love Your Book Shop Day’ celebrating bookshops, booksellers and the conversations that lead us to great books.
The local store will offer...

Dhelkaya Health is expanding access to specialist women’s healthcare with the launch of its new Women’s Health Clinic at the Castlemaine Campus.
Located in Spencely House, the clinic brings together a women’s health nurse and a gynaecologist to provide a comprehensive range of services closer to home for local women and gender-diverse people.
The service has been es...

Castlemaine Botanical Gardens is currently experiencing an influx of flying foxes, and while residents have expressed their distaste at the ensuing stench, one expert says the presence of the bats is ...

On October 1 community ownership of the Hub on Barker Street turned one! It has been a year since hundreds of people invested to buy the $2 million dollar building making it community-owned for good.
To celebrate the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative will launch its new guide How Our Community Bought a Two Million Dollar Building on Thursday October ...

Harcourt Football Netball Club is the recipient of this year’s $25,000 community grant from Insurer Vero (as part of its sponsorship of the NIBA Young Broker of the Year awards).
Funds will be allocated to repairs and replacements to the club’s facilities, including the installation of a new barbecue, fresh netting and safety poles to help maintain a welcoming and safe e...