Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Taradale Festival picnic and stage area. The Taradale Mineral Springs Festival will be held on…
Oil painting by Liadaan. Where else would you hold an art auction for the Red…
Leo and Michael, helping BlazeAid build fences for fire-affected properties. If you’re still keen to…
Fire inquiry seeks submissions. Residents affected by the 2026 summer fires in Victoria are invited…
Jeanette Teague as Lady William of Applefest and John Teague as King Jonathan of Applefest…
Our Doggo of the Week – Izzy. Friday, February 27, 2026. Izzy: Good morning. TT: Good morning. What’s your name? Izzy: Izzy. TT: Italian, Isabella? Or French, Isabelle? Izzy: Miniature Poodle, Pedigree. TT: Huh? Izzy: I’m a Miniature Poodle, we’re uncommon. Most other small ones that you see are Toy Poodles. TT: I did not…
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Where is this week’s spot? Where is this spot? It’s located in Mount Alexander Shire and very visible… but you may not have noticed if you have been focused on traffic. We’ll reveal the exact location in a future edition of the paper. If you know the spot, send an email with details to: ed****@******************om.au.…
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Princess is a 1-year-old female domestic short hair (tabby/tortoiseshell), desexed, with microchip no. 956000018410755. She’s sweet, friendly, and brings joy with her playful, outgoing nature, always ready for games and cuddles—ideal for cozy evenings. While she can be a little shy in new situations, she settles in quickly with gentle reassurance. Princess would suit a…
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Robyn’s Nest & All the Rest Animal Rescue is hosting a Cat & Kitten Adoption Day at Harvey Norman Ballarat on Saturday 28 February, 10am–3pm. Cats and kittens will be available to adopt on the day, with more in foster care available to meet by arrangement. A fundraising stall will run to support the rescue’s…
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Tiger is a 1-year-old (approx.) male Domestic Shorthair (DSH) with microchip #900 141 000 861 931. He’s a lovely, friendly, very affectionate boy who loves lots of people time—so much that getting a clear photo is tough. Tiger is easygoing with humans but can be a bit bossy with other cats. If you’re happy to…
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Warnock Brothers trading token. James and Samuel Warnock arrived in Victoria from Britain between 1852 and 1854. They first opened their drapery business in Maldon in 1856, operating out of a tent, and it quickly developed into a strong trade. They built their Warnock Bros Beehive Store in High Street (now Cox Motors) in 1857,…
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Gareth, Katrine and Stevo. On Friday 20 February, Katrine, Stevo and Annette were joined by local Maldon resident Gareth Nicholls, who is affectionately also known as “G”. It was an interesting chat about growing up in England, and his ancestors, the Guinness brewing dynasty. We heard all about his life and business adventures around the…
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Eastern Barn Owl juveniles, 8 February 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. First ‘steps’ Delighted to report that the young Eastern Barn Owls are now semi-independent and venturing…
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Art group in Maldon. It was a glorious morning last Thursday for this group, who were spotted sketching the historic streetscape of Maldon town.
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Fiona with the delighted children and families at the first Maldon Children’s Story Time. Maldon Atheneum Library will hold a Children’s Story Time session tomorrow, Saturday 28 February, from 10am to 10.45am. It will be held in the library’s bright, dedicated space for young people and will be a lovely opportunity for families with preschoolers…
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