The Castlemaine & District Cricket Association is among 386 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria who will share in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards today announced the club had successfully applied for funding in the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s…
Read MoreNuggetty History Preserved with Local History Funds
Work to preserve our community history for generations to come in Nuggety has begun, thanks to the support of the 2019 Local History Grants Program. Nuggetty Landcare Group has received $7,200 for collection of local oral histories as part of the Nuggetty Landscape History Project. This project will enable commencement of the transcription of oral…
Read MoreUnique Castlemaine History Preserved with Local History Funds
Castlemaine’s work to preserve our community history for generations to come has been recognised as part of the 2019 Local History Grants Program.
Read MoreMore help for new parents in Regional Victoria
New parents in regional Victoria will have better access to the support family’s need, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering on its election commitment to triple the number of Early Parenting Centres around the state.
Read MoreLaunch of Havilah Road preschool language program
More than 5,000 Victorian children will have an opportunity to learn another language while attending kindergarten this year, due to significant investment from the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreCastlemaine and Chewton pools to have disability access thanks to Pick My Project
Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards today visited the Castlemaine indoor pool at the Castlemaine Fitness Centre to announce the installation of the first hydraulic lift chair for Castlemaine, with a second to be installed at Chewton outdoor pool in the near future.
Read MoreMagpies soar with new female-friendly pavilion
Castlemaine’s passionate footballers now have significantly improved facilities, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreMaldon Locals to have their say on town’s restoration
Consultation on the potential restoration of Maldon’s historic town centre, supported by the Andrews Labor Government, is set to get underway, with locals and shop owners given the opportunity to have their say.
Read MoreCatchable Cod for Barkers Creek Reservoir
Catchable size Murray cod have been stocked into Barkers Creek Reservoir today to accelerate the development of its mixed fishery and provide kayakers with a native fish target species immediately.
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Harcourt Community celebrates bypass ten years on
The Harcourt community is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the old Calder Highway bypass by recognising how the important connection has helped revitalise the town centre and support local growth.
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Telling the stories of Castlemaine Veterans
Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP and Victorian Veterans Council have welcomed a $1,617 grant for the Castlemaine RSL to conserve and store WW1 soldier uniforms.
Read MoreFunding Announced for All Abilities Playspace at Victory Park
Ms Edwards also today announced $100,000 funding from the Andrews Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund to develop a new playspace at Victory Park in Castlemaine.
Read MoreGolden Mile set to get Bendigo racing
The Bendigo Jockey Club will again host a jewel in the Victorian Autumn Racing Carnival’s crown, the Golden Mile Raceday, thanks to a joint funding package worth more than $69,500.
Read MoreBacking local communities in the fight against fruit fly
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting growers, community groups and the horticulture industry in the fight against fruit fly.
Read MoreOn Your Marks, Get Set for Active April 2019
From Bendigo to Bairnsdale, even more Victorians, whatever their level of fitness, are being urged to join in the fun and sign up for this year’s Premier’s Active April.
Read MoreOffenders take new fork in the road at Bendigo
Offenders on Community Correction Orders (CCO) are giving back to the Bendigo community under a new program designed to boost employment and training skills.
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Golden Future for Barkers Creek Reservoir
For the first time ever, the Barkers Creek Reservoir near Harcourt has been stocked with golden perch to create an exciting new mixed fishery with both native fish and trout for anglers living in the region to enjoy.
Read MoreNew Playspace for Harcourt
Stanley Park North will soon have a brand new play area to encourage children in Harcourt to get active in outdoor play, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.
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All Aboard the Royal Train to Bendigo
Visitors to an upcoming royal portrait exhibition will be able to travel there in style, by catching a historic ‘royal train’ to Bendigo Station.
Read MoreFree TAFE Kicks Off In Bendigo
Bendigo locals are getting into training under the Andrews Government’s Free TAFE program, with more than 400 students enrolled in Free TAFE courses in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Echuca.
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