Gold Camp Castlemaine committee updated timeline on the 2026 process to 4 June 2026
A pathway to funding Castlemaine’s huge project with a new plan building on stakeholder feedback. It’s a great time to build on all the past work and establish a fresh vision for this central community…
A unique opportunity to explore the original buildings and landscape of the Castlemaine Government Camp, where official government in the district began in 1851, and to be guided through the history and changing roles of…
The Camp Reserve Planning Application (PA077/2025) is currently being advertised.
Community members are invited to learn more about the proposal and have their questions answered at an upcoming meeting. All welcome.
Please send your objections to the Mount Alexander Shire Council Now. Hand your objection over the counter Mt Alexander Shire Council public service desk
An objection must be made to Council in writing, include the…
Council has issued an update on progress with implementation of the 2020 Master Plan for the redevelopment of Camp Reserve. This includes artist’s impressions of the completed works.
Tour Map reprinted.
The Alchemy of Gold – The Golden Transformation of Victoria, is a series of lectures, workshops and field visits which will take place in and around Castlemaine from. 16 to 18 May 2025
New Book by Dr Bob Marmion:
The Military, the Police and the Government Camp, Castlemaine. 1851 – 1861, has been published by GCC. This book traces the turmoil of the early years of the police…
GOLDFIELDS REGION PUBLIC MEETING Brought to you by The Castlemaine Society Inc. Guest Speaker: Mr Trevor Budge AM (Bid Coordinator) Thursday Nov 23, 2023; 7pm - 9pm Uniting Church Hall, 242 Lyttelton St., Castlemaine RSVP…
The Camp interpretive signage board on Forest St, shabby, illegible, defaced, not visible from the road, most visitors will not see this board. Perhaps just as well.
CAmp REserve - what is happening with signage?
The…
Gold Camp Castlemaine was fortunate to receive excellent newspaper coverage for our Winter Auction. Two regional papers put us on the front page. This caused a flurry of interest in the Captain John Edward Newell…