Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Seniors Festival in October. Mount Alexander Shire Council and Castlemaine Community House are inviting residents to participate in the 2025 Mount Alexander Seniors Festival which runs for the month of October and shines a light on the contributions, creativity and community spirit of older Australians. The festival offers a range of free and low-cost events…
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Joshua Ruff of Henle Gardens. The Australian Lavender Growers Association (TALGA) has chosen Maldon’s Henle Gardens for a ‘field day’ site visit as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations and national conference. The TALGA30 AGM, Conference & Field Day 2025 will take place from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 October, offering lavender growers the chance…
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Peter and Renee Thompson with Maree Edwards MP. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP visited Maldon Vintage and Machinery Museum on Thursday 18 September to receive an update into its plans for the future. The State Government funded the museum $100k to undertake a feasibility study, which has now been completed.
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The Tarrangower Times is definitely not going to tell you who to vote for in the Mount Alexander Business Awards. Each resident of the Shire may cast one vote in the People’s Choice Awards, which makes it excruciatingly difficult because the list is diverse and each business is incredible, making it very difficult to decide.…
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Comedian Josh Martin. Last Friday Ann and Nancy talked to and laughed with Josh Martin, a local standup comedian. We quizzed him about how he got into comedy. He was inspired to have a go at open mic sessions two years ago when he tried out at the Gong Show in Collingwood, and he’s been…
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Maldon Football Club May 1894. On 25 May 1948 ‘Old Timer’ reminisced in the Tarrangower Times about the early days of football in Maldon. After joking that when he first played the game, a pig’s bladder was used as a ball, he spoke about how the rules had changed. In the 1880s the game still…
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Jan Roberts. Vale Jan Roberts Following our arrival at our regular Bridge day get-together, it was very sad to hear from Judy Mac and Annie that our dearly loved friend Jan Roberts had passed away peacefully the day before at Wangaratta. Jan was a much-loved member of our club and always looked forward to playing…
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Trudi with Stevo. Today Ann and Nancy will giggle, chuckle, chortle and guffaw their way through the program with guest, comedian Josh Martin. We could all use a laugh. Last Friday Loz and Stevo welcomed Trudi Barnett of Maldon children’s store, Polly and Willow. Trudi fascinated listeners with her remarkable life story beginning in Singapore…
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Sean and Emma with their boys Henry and Patrick at the fundraiser. Born and raised in Maldon, Sean McCubbin is a familiar face to many. Known for his warm nature and unwavering ‘can-do’ attitude, Sean is one of those rare individuals who always steps up when something needs to be done. As Captain of the…
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Last Wednesday, 10 September, the Maldon Kids’ Club held a running challenge to raise funds for the Starlight Foundation, which brings joy and entertainment to children at the Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. The club, which meets each Wednesday afternoon at Holy Trinity Church, has recently been learning about generosity and giving. Led by Reverend Darcy…
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