Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Barrie spears yet another wheel cactus with applause from Ian Grenda (left) and Lee Mead (right). Last Sunday the cactus warriors gathered to show their enormous appreciation to Nuggetty farmer Barrie McKnight for his significant contributions to the control of Wheel Cactus and presented him with a Life Membership of the Tarrangower Cactus Control Group.Barrie…
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Girls working together from left: Emily Kirk and Indi Johns. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. Congratulations to Maldon Pony Club, who have been announced as recipients of a grant that they will use to run a Confidence and Connection Camp later in the year. They were awarded as part of efforts to encourage participation, strengthen…
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Rafa is our Doggo of the Week. TT: Rafa! Rafa: TT. TT: Do you have a spare moment to chat, for the paper? Rafa: Yep. TT: You don’t seem very talkative, are you sure you’re comfortable to be interviewed? Rafa: Yep. TT: OK so can you tell us about your background? Rafa: I’m a pound…
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Wesleyan Church c.1900. Maldon’s first church Located in Fountain Street, the eye-catching, red brick and stucco home of Cascade Art Gallery stands on the original site of Maldon’s Wesleyan church, which was the first church in Maldon. Wesleyan Methodists were often the first to reach a new diggings during a gold rush and within weeks…
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Carmen Luke from Maldon Fudge and Ice Creamery. Today the focus will turn to Maldon in Winter as Elizabeth and Mike find out about the highlights of this annual festival; our guest will be Bruce Turner wearing two hats as interim Chair of Maldon Inc and Board member of the VGR. Last Friday Ann and…
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The Beehive Mine Chimney stands as Maldon’s towering reminder of a bustling gold rush past. Beehive Mine Chimney The iconic Beehive Mine Chimney sits at the edge of the Maldon township amongst genuine archaeological relics; the site makes a very interesting walk and also a jumping off point from which to further explore the region.…
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Fireside tales — Celebrate the Winter Solstice with stories, song and warmth at the Newstead Arts Hub, Saturday 21 June. Fireside tales — Celebrate the Winter Solstice with stories, song and warmth at the Newstead Arts Hub, Saturday 21 June. Winter Solstice Fire Stories Saturday 21 June, 5pm – 8pm How will you mark the…
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Flames, food, and fun — don’t miss Maldon’s hottest night! The organisers of Maldon in Winter have been calling out and rounding up; they’ve pulled together a fantastic program of community events and activities that is sure to include something for you. These are some highlights to help you plan your coming winter weeks: get…
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Rosalie Rogers, Manager of Community Wellbeing at Mount Alexander Shire Council. Residents of Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) are reminded that while it takes a few minutes to complete its 2025 Active Living Census, the benefits can be ongoing into the future, plus there’s a chance to win weekly prizes. Rosalie Rogers from Community Wellbeing…
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Indigenous Interpretive Garden The ‘Truth Telling, Healing and Creating for Community on Djaara Country’ project has been awarded the 2025 LGPro Award for Excellence in the First Nations Community Partnership category. The partnership between Central Goldfields Shire Council and DJAARA resulted in the creation of an Indigenous Interpretive Garden and a digital animation. The garden…
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