Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The Castlemaine community is working to secure The Hub, a historic building on Barker Street, for ongoing local use. A Co-op has been formed in Castlemaine in a effort to purchase and maintain community use of The Hub, a former pub on Barker Street that was originally built in 1875 as the Council Club Hotel.…
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Mount Alexander Shire Council has awarded grants to support a wide range of local events that foster community connection. Mount Alexander Shire Council has announced the latest recipients of its Event Grants program. Council has awarded 14 groups with funding to deliver events across the shire that foster connection and community. Events that have received…
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Mount Alexander Shire Council says recent rain may help road crews progress after dry conditions hindered grading and maintenance work. Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) is alerting the community to the difficulties that dry weather has caused for road maintenance during the first half of 2025. The Council said on 4 June (prior to the…
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Mount Alexander Shire Councillor Lucas Maddock addresses the protest. Concerned citizens protesting at the office of Lisa Chesters MP. A group of locals protested outside Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters MP’s electorate office last week after the Federal Government approved to continue the use and extend the operating life of a gas processing plant in…
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Umbrellas out in force at Maldon Market. It was heartening to see that the wet and wintry weather served by the Kings Birthday Weekend did not hinder locals and visitors from enjoying Maldon’s various activities. The chilly farmers market, muddy swap meet and bustling steam train all successfully chugged ahead on Sunday 8 June. Undaunted…
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Secrets of the Shire: Anzac Circle on Anzac Hill. Anzac Circle is a ring-shaped, commemorative walking track, sitting on Anzac Hill like a wonky crown. The Circle is a bushy, birdy walk of only a few minutes with a clear but stony path. Through the trees you might catch a glimpse, to the east, of…
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Players, parents, and siblings from across the club came together for a night of fun, connection, and shared team spirit at Buddies Night. Laughter, teamwork and friendly rivalry were on full display during a spirited round of tug of war at Buddies Night. With no football or netball over the weekend, we took the opportunity…
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Esther Schouten – Kate Hudson in her Studio (Currawong’s Visit). Photo courtesy Cailin Grant-Jansen. Anh Nguyen – Short-sighted self-portrait as Roman statue. Photo courtesy Cailin Grant-Jansen. Two loves, rain and art. Last Saturday at 2pm over 250 art enthusiasts assembled at Cascade Art Gallery in Fountain Street in sweet little Maldon to await the final…
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Ma. Consistent with tradition, Maldon Artist Network (MANet) and Cascade Fine Art Gallery have worked with Maldon Primary School to produce and exhibit delightful portraits by children. Sponsored by Maldon INC, there are exhibits of ceramic portraits by children from grades three and four in Maldon’s CBD shop windows from 6 June, as part of…
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Spiny Rush Spiny Rush Common Name: Spiny Rush Botanical Name: Juncus acutus Weed Classification: Spiny Rush is a declared Noxious Weed and classified as Regionally Controlled in our North Central region, hence must be controlled. Where did it Come From: It’s not known how Spiny Rush was introduced into Australia, but it has a wide…
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