(L-R): Hugo Leschen (GDM CEO), Lisa Chesters MP, and Doug Lougoon (Chair GDM, President Bendigo Chinese Association). The Federal Government Budget, which was announced on Tuesday 25 March, included an $800,000 funding boost for the Golden Dragon Museum Redevelopment Detailed Design and Planning Stage. The redevelopment of the site into a fit-for-purpose museum of national…
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The Wool Stash
The Wool Stash is a beautiful wool store at 32 Main Street, Maldon. Owner Ros specialises in Australian and New Zealand yarns. She has a fantastic range of 100% wool yarns, which are hand-dyed in Maldon in the most exquisite range of colours (as pictured). The store also offers an extensive range of ‘tools’ needed…
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Building community with Men’s Sheds
A number of organisations in Mount Alexander Shire have received significant funding towards community building through the 2024-25 Men’s Shed Funding Program. Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Inc. will receive $76,000.00; Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation will receive $93,705.00 and Castlemaine Men’s Shed will receive $9,886.40 under the latest round of funding. Minister for Carers and…
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That’s a wrap
We arrived at the Maldon Hotel this week to welcome new licensees Sherrie and Gordon and it was with sadness that we said goodbye to Michael and Matt.
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