Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Maldon Bowling Club Cold weather will be no barrier to bowlers at the Maldon Bowling Club Winter Community BBQ, which will take place on Friday 4 July. The club knows how to create a welcoming and jovial atmosphere for all ages, offering live music by the Complete Unknowns, a sausage sizzle dinner and free coaching…
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Newstead CFA Captain Doug Richardson was awarded the CFA Outstanding Service Medal. Newstead CFA Captain Doug Richardson was awarded one of the service’s highest honours at the Newstead Fire Brigade’s Annual Awards event night last month. The CFA (Country Fire Authority) has published details of the awards and the valuable contributions of the winners. Mr…
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Lee Mead, Friends of the Maldon Historic Reserve; Derek Reid, Maldon Museum and Archives; Tony Kane, Maldon Museum and Archives; Cheryl Kane, Tarrangower Cactus Control Group; and Robyn Ballinger, Maldon Heritage Network. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. Structural repairs are on the horizon that will see a significant change to Maldon’s Beehive Chimney and the…
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Tuppence is our Doggos of the Goldfields. TT: I can see you’re busy but I haven’t interviewed a dog this week. Tuppence: I can’t chat for too long, I’m on my way to Maldon for work. TT: Are you a navigator? Tuppence: Not really, I’m a builder’s labourer. We’re off to build a chimney. TT:…
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The Castlemaine community is working to secure The Hub, a historic building on Barker Street, for ongoing local use. A Co-op has been formed in Castlemaine in a effort to purchase and maintain community use of The Hub, a former pub on Barker Street that was originally built in 1875 as the Council Club Hotel.…
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Secrets of the Shire: Anzac Circle on Anzac Hill. Anzac Circle is a ring-shaped, commemorative walking track, sitting on Anzac Hill like a wonky crown. The Circle is a bushy, birdy walk of only a few minutes with a clear but stony path. Through the trees you might catch a glimpse, to the east, of…
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Players, parents, and siblings from across the club came together for a night of fun, connection, and shared team spirit at Buddies Night. Laughter, teamwork and friendly rivalry were on full display during a spirited round of tug of war at Buddies Night. With no football or netball over the weekend, we took the opportunity…
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Volunteers Ali and Diane unwrapping the new Maldon Community Pantry Freezer. The Maldon Community Pantry volunteers have been excited to fill a new freezer with ready-made meals from Food Share and Lynn from the wonderful Maldon Community Lunch. Once again, the Pantry—and the Maldon community—are benefiting from the amazing work and support generously provided by…
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One of the Boundary Stones. The Shire of Maldon was formed in January 1864 by the amalgamation of the Borough of Maldon and the Baringhup Road Board. The Road Board had been responsible for roads from Baringhup in the west to Muckleford in the east. Initially the Shire was divided into two ridings based on…
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Chris McCormack from Bress Winery. Today it’s all about ice cream and fudge delights as Ann and Nancy meet Carmen from Maldon’s sweet-tooth shop and learn how to make black chocolate ice cream. To balance things, we’re hoping MP Maree Edwards can drop in with some savoury and salty news from state politics. Last Friday…
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