Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Council advocates for affordable rentals. Mount Alexander Shire Council is advocating for federal funding to deliver a new 22 apartment development in Templeton Street, Castlemaine ahead of the upcoming federal election. The project will deliver affordable rental apartments on Council land at 65 Templeton Street Castlemaine. Apartments will be a mix of one and two-bedrooms,…
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(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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Spotted at the Maldon Swap Meet. Here’s a group of volunteers who are selflessly giving their time to make sure we are looked after in a medical emergency. I bumped into them while I was doing the article on the Maldon Swap Meet and I thought they really needed to be recognised separately. Something you…
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Today Loz and Stevo will be back in the studio chewing the fat with Ben Drescher, covering Anzac Day, a gym and pure gold. Last Friday Mike and Nancy had the pleasure of talking to Rob Jorritsma and members of the cast about the upcoming CTC production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Rob explained how…
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A Changemaker Workshop in action. There’s an upcoming opportunity for individuals who want to drive change in their communities and it promises to provide skills and tools that are applicable across all sorts of proactive projects. The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF), is running a two-day Changemaker Workshop in Castlemaine at the Buda Historic Home…
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The Executive Committee of Maldon Football Netball Club announced on Wednesday 19 March that Daniel Clarke has stepped into the role of President as training continues towards the commencement of the upcoming season. The club expressed gratitude to outgoing president, Jamie Cox, for his “immense” work and effort for the club. Daniel is known around…
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The next time you are taking a few bottles or cans down to Steve’s hardware for your 10c have a think about donating the money to the Maldon Men’s Shed. We have just had our CDS (Container Deposit Scheme) registration approved. Just ask Steve and he will automatically forward the money. The Maldon Men’s Shed…
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It’s such a clever and simple idea: purchase some gorgeous bulbs ― choosing from hyacinths, tulips, ranunculus and more ― from the famous Tesselaar nursery, and 40% of the purchase goes to Maldon Pre-school. The sales take place online, making it smooth and easy to support the pre-school, plus you’ll end up with a great…
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A group of ‘Red Hatters’ called the Golden Gadabouts met in Maldon last week for a cuppa and cake at Maldon Rose. Photo by Claire Cooper. Have you heard of the Red Hat Society? It’s a international women’s social club that supports women in the pursuit of ‘Fun, Friendship, Freedom, Fitness and the Fulfillment of…
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The Victorian Goldfields Railway (VGR) invites the local community to take a train ride at discounted prices on Saturday 22 March. They are celebrating 20 years since the official opening of the completion of the Railway restoration between Maldon and Castlemaine. The VGR offers Maldon and Castlemaine residents the chance to travel at the same…
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