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Community Literature News

Library news: State Government Grant for the Maldon Athenaeum Library

Heather Pavitt, Treasurer of the Maldon Athenaeum Library, with other recipients of MI Grants. Photo courtesy: James Baker for the Melbourne Athenaeum. The library has received an unexpected (but gratefully received) grant as part of the Mechanics’ Institute Grant Program. Mechanics’ Institutes were formed to provide free lectures and educational and community facilities. More than…

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Community History & Heritage News

Blast from the Past: Florence Emily Green

Florence Emily Green. Florence Emily Green was born in New Zealand in 1862. She came as a child to Australia and in 1880 was one of the first women to pass the University of Melbourne matriculation exams. She then completed a degree at the Australian College of Theology with first-class honours. Florence came to Maldon…

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Community News Out & About Radio

In Maldon Today: 25 July 2025

Nancy shows you a handful of nothing. A never-quite-finished book drafted in the 1960s was titled, How to Subdue a 500-pounds Gorilla with Both Hands Tied Behind your Back. No doubt destined to be a bestseller if published, its sub-title was ‘Great Expectations’. That was our kind and compassionate way to let you know that…

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Community Fundraising History & Heritage Letters to the Editor

Maldon Cemetery visit

If you’re looking for something to do, why not plan a visit to the Maldon Cemetery. We are yet to secure funding for the cottage refurbishment, but the roads and drainage have been upgraded, our monthly working bee heroes are keeping the grass and weeds under control and the Tarrengower Ladies have been making wonderful…

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Community Letters to the Editor

Winter escape to Central Victoria

We’ve just returned from a ‘winter break’ in Central Victoria. We usually visit in warmer periods, but it’s still a tonic for us Melbourne folk. Fresh air, peace and quiet, idyllic landscapes and wildlife. Even on a bleak, windswept, rainy day, we found warm hospitality and delicious homemade cakes at the Guildford General Store! But…

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Community Health & Wellness News

Let’s talk men’s health

Continence Nurse, Annie McMurray. Continence and Wellbeing in focus at Maldon Men’s Shed Dhelkaya Health is proud to partner once again with the Maldon Men’s Shed for an open and important conversation about men’s health. On Wednesday 20 August, Continence Nurse Annie McMurray, will visit the shed to deliver a presentation focused on Bladder and…

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Community Honours & Achievements News

Young ambassador awarded

Hannah Creevey with her award. Local student and young leader Hannah Creevey was recognised in the Junior Show Ambassador Award Competition last week. She attained the position of Runner Up, representing the Midlands Group & Maldon Show. Hannah, who is currently completing year 12 and is a long-term member of Maldon Pony Club, has a…

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Community News Social Support

Piano adopted

Bakery piano finds a new home. The public piano that was placed outside Maldon Bakery by Maine Piano Guerrillas as part of Castlemaine Fringe has found a new home with a young enthusiast. It was rolled away and onto a trailer by the new owner’s proud dad, some kind helpers and Rebecca from the bakery…

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