Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
From left: Kay and Fei, Dhelkaya Health Diabetes Educators. Regular checks reduce risks This National Diabetes Week (13 – 19 July), members of the Mt Alexander Diabetes Support and Information Group are encouraging people to schedule a health check today, for a healthier tomorrow. The Mount Alexander Diabetes Support and Information Group meet in the…
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In response to the Letter to the Editor from Lauren Williams (TT 4.7.25), I was very disappointed to read about the Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) being blamed for the poor condition of the Beehive Chimney; the Shire is not the responsible authority. The historic Beehive Company Gold Mine site, including the chimney, is listed…
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The man fell in the doorway of the milk bar. He looked about 70, was frail and experiencing difficulty getting up. Two of us assisted him and asked, “How are you getting home?” He was standing between us, none too steady. His reply was, “In my car, over there.” We tried to suggest, none too…
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A mystery object* found in a Maldon backyard. Recent gardening weather has seen lots of backyard digging and a few dirty finds. A Maldon resident found the object in the picture a few weeks ago and decided to seek expert information and guidance from Maldon Museum. The find raised some questions like: What is it?*…
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Grant opportunities for community groups. Mount Alexander Shire Council reminds residents and groups that its Community Grants program is now receiving applications. The Community Grants program supports local community groups and individuals to deliver new or emerging projects that benefit people in the shire. The Council says the funding is designed to bring ideas to…
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People lined up playing games. If you read the headline and imagined monopoly, table tennis or anything Olympic, please press your restart button. Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) is coming in October and expressions of interest are now open for regional events to join the program — this is about playing games on screens, an…
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Enjoy a cuppa with an interesting speaker. Maldon Baptist Church will host a morning tea with an interesting speaker on Saturday 26 July and is inviting local women. The Women’s Get Together will feature Suan Lee Campbell, who will share her interesting life story in a presentation called Mirror of Hope — Expectations and Realities.…
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Teddy is our Doggo of the Week. TT: Thanks for smiling so well for the camera, Teddy. Teddy: They are all my own teeth, not bad for a 10-year-old Maltese-Shih Tzu. TT: That’s true. Teddy: I do have a metal pin in my leg. TT: Oh my gosh, what happened? Teddy: I got run over…
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Mt Tarrengower Hillclimb. Photo courtesy Colin Rosewarne Photography Each October, the normally tranquil township of Maldon is transformed by the unmistakable growl of engines echoing through the hills. The Tarrengower Hill Climb, one of Australia’s most historic and cherished motorsport events, turns 1.5 kilometres of winding bitumen into a spectacle of speed, skill, and nostalgia.…
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Invitation Maldon Golden Movies has a new program of wonderful films, but it remains a surprise until Sunday 13 July when all will be revealed at a free afternoon tea and season launch. There will be also some other announcements, a spread of hot drinks and baked goods and a chance to catch up. Needless…
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