Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
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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On Sunday morning, how many of you sat on your verandah, watched and listened to the soft patter of lovely showers? You could feel the dust settling and smell the washing of the plant life. The green shades are popping back to life after having their wash. No birds in the bird baths; I think…
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Promoting good oral health among children and their families. Dhelkaya Health is continuing its support of early learning centres across Mount Alexander Shire to promote oral health through the Smiles 4 Miles program. This initiative includes engaging activities within early learning centres in celebration of World Oral Health Day. On 20 March 2025, Casey Bell,…
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Today Nancy and Mike will be co-presenting with a sneak preview of Castlemaine Theatre Company’s production-in-waiting of Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with the play’s Director Rob Jorritsma and one or two of the cast. Last Friday Loz and Stevo (The Ankle Meteorologist) welcomed councillor Rosalie Hastwell to update listeners on Maldon Caravan…
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Left to right: Harry, Bill, Ollie, Isobelle and Quinn (with flowers) from Maldon Primary School. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. Harmony Day, which celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, takes place on Friday 21 March. It is part of Harmony Week, which runs from March 17 to 23 March and coincides with the United Nations International Day for…
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Protect yourself from scams. Free Community Session in Maldon Residents of Maldon and surrounding areas are invited to a free community session on online safety and scam prevention, presented by experts from Bendigo Bank. Jack Kennedy from Bendigo Bank’s Financial Crime Risk Department and Lyn Hartley from Community Bank Maldon will share valuable insights on…
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Today Loz and Katrine will take the controls and meet MASC councillor for Tarrrengower Ward Rosalie Hastwell in one of her regular appearances. Last Friday Nancy and Mike were subjected to a hurricane of exciting information from Dave Hynes (pictured) about Le Coq Door. He explained how it has become the place to visit in…
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Bendigo celebrates Holi Festival. Regional Victoria’s biggest and largest Holi – Festival of Colour is back at the Golden Square Pool on Saturday 15 March. Holi festivals are a Hindu tradition, famous around the world for the use of coloured powders and water to celebrate love and new life. “This festival of colours will celebrate…
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Victorian history awards shortlist. The shortlist of the 2024 Victorian Community History Awards was announced on Tuesday 4 March, featuring 39 history publications and projects across 11 prize categories. Each nominee has shared the history of Victoria, including maritime and war histories, women’s histories, local stories and Indigenous history. Biographies and oral histories are among…
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Maldon Market – Labor Day Weekend. Sunday 9 March @ 1 Church Street, 9am 1.30pm The last long weekend of summer is here and the Maldon Market is the perfect place to spend part of your Sunday. With a mix of new and regular stalls, there’s plenty to browse, whether you’re stocking up on fresh…
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