Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Councillor Rosalie Hastwell modelled for artist Daniel Butterworth at Maldon’s MANet Gallery. MANet Gallery is…
Maldon Garden Club members Christine Gibb with Judy Streeter at last year’s competition. Have you…
RedGum students built mammal-only nesting boxes to place around the school grounds. A resident Krefft’s glider was…
The famous, fabulous and HUGE Maldon Town-Wide Garage Sale is happening next month for the…
Traders and visitors gather for a chat at Bill Woodfull Reserve during last year’s Maldon…
Photo courtesy City of Greater Bendigo. Just imagine 152 years ago: the first women’s cricket match was held in Australia in 1874 between the ‘Blues’ and ‘Reds’ at the Bendigo Easter Fair. Now the captain of the Blues, Barbara Rae, has been immortalised at the same location. Sculptor Lis Johnson and members of Barbara Rae’s…
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Singing Workshop Maldon Enjoy singing? Feeling a desire to venture beyond the shower and car? Tired of having to drive out of town to sing with others? A new opportunity to sing is being launched in Maldon, with the aim of simply singing together to have some fun. The fabulous and experienced community choir leader…
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Jaspyn is this week’s pet for adoption at MAAW. Meet Jaspyn, a young and sweet feline who charms everyone with her gentle demeanor. Jaspyn has a knack for making friends and loves spending her days playing with toys and enjoying the company of those around her. She has a soothing presence that makes her the…
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Tracey Kenny-Dive with Ronnie. Ronnie’s Second Career Ronnie, An Ex-Racehorse With An Unusually Gentle Temperament, Has Recently Joined Equine Healing Centre Bendigo In Shelbourne, Starting A Carefully Guided Transition Into Equine-Assisted Work Designed To Support People Dealing With Anxiety, Depression, Trauma And Ptsd. Ronnie Came From The Flemington Stables Of Steve Richard’s Via Owner Ben…
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Brown Falcon with cicada prey, Loddon River @ Newstead, 29 January 2026. The following is a recent blog post by Geoff Park from ‘Natural Newstead: Observations of flora, fauna and landscape in central Victoria’. Text and photographs are printed courtesy of Geoff Park: geoffpark.wordpress.com. Easily fooled The photographer is easily fooled. Last week I watched…
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Lawrie Conole. Newstead Writers are back with their monthly Shut Up and Write sessions. The first is 1pm – 5pm, Friday 27th February Life with Birds, Castlemaine State Festival @ Newstead Arts Hub Life with Birds is an exciting, immersive program of workshops, walks and talks curated by Geoff Park in collaboration with Newstead Arts…
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The Air Observers’ Post. On Christmas Day 1941 the Australian Air Board, the controlling body of the RAAF, ordered the immediate formation of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Staffed by civilian volunteers, the Corps would quickly establish observation posts throughout Australia from which they would monitor aircraft movements. On 6 January 1942 the Tarrangower Times…
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Trevor is this week’s pet for adoption at Central Goldfields Shire Re-Homing. Trevor is a playful little man who loves a partner in mischief Trevor is a playful little man who loves spending his days getting into trouble with his siblings. He loves his toys, running and climbing and would love a friend to get…
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Luna is this week’s pet for adoption at Robyn’s Nest. Luna is a loyal, loving girl who adores human attention Luna is a loyal, loving girl who adores human attention. She is great with other cats and cat-savvy dogs, making her the perfect addition to a multi-pet home. Best suited for a household with older…
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Our Doggo of the Week – Rocky. Friday 13 February 2026. TT: How are things going now that the kids are back at school, Rocky? Rocky: It’s a bit quieter around here but we’re all back in training. TT: Oh yes? Rocky: Yeah basketball season is gearing up and there’s pre-season football. TT: You…
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