To our members and supporters, this is reminder of important upcoming events …
The Alchemy of Gold – 16 to 18 May

In case you are not already aware, this exciting special forum is nearly upon us! It brings together many experts and historians to our community to explore and share how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the fledgling State of Victoria.
What matters to you?

We’re backing this important Shire initiative and urge you to get involved to help support your Mount Alexander Shire Council as they develop three key high-level documents that will guide what our community needs over the coming four years.
Your voice counts; so please participate and share what matters to you, by jumping online at ….
https://shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/community-vision-and-council-plan
and …
• take a one-minute survey; or
• go in for a Deep-dive survey; or
• talk to Council representatives as they go out and about.
Whichever you choose, you will be helping to Shape Mount Alexander.
Save the date – CASSOC’s AGM on 20 August
As an early heads-up, Castlemaine Society Inc. (CASSOC) will hold its 2025 AGM at 6pm on 20 August at the Northern Arts Hotel.
More details to be provided closer to the date.