Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Lillian on her 90th birthday with Jan. On arrival at our regular Bridge play get-together we were saddened to hear of the passing of our long-time member and dear friend Lillian Long. We then reflected on the many good times we shared and the highlight we recalled was when we celebrated Lillian’s 90th Birthday. What…
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Photo by Yvette Newton. An eagle-eyed reader has noticed a crimson couple testing the Maldon Post Office mailbox as a potential site for a new nest. It seems to be the season for real-estate browsing amongst these cheeky birds, who won’t hesitate to rip into a weak weather-board when you’re not looking. There’s a story…
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Mick Coates. Today: a triple treat. It’s (nearly) Father’s Day, it’s the MAINfm annual Radiothon and Nicole Chvastek joins Slats and EC to once again highlight and solve all the world’s problems. Last week Mike and Nancy were vastly entertained by Mick Coates’ music and stories. They included details of his group the Shallow Grave…
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Brunsy behind the bar on Friday night. With the Crown Hotel closed for renovations this week, Newstead locals found a welcome alternative thanks to the Newstead Bowling Club, which opened its bar to the public over the weekend. The club’s gesture was met with great appreciation, showcasing the strong community spirit that defines this tight-knit…
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Member for Bendigo West The Hon Maree Edwards MP with the Mount Alexander Animal Welfare team. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP visited Mount Alexander Animal Welfare on Friday 29 August as the clinic received $70,000 in funding as part of the State Government’s Animal Welfare Fund Grants program, allowing the organisation to expand…
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All ages hit the floor at Friday night’s bush dance. Friends relax beneath the vibrant Caterpillar Parade mural—painted by Newstead Primary students in 1995. A weekend of activities took place in Newstead last weekend, Friday 29 to Sunday 30 August, marking a major milestone for the 30th anniversary of the Newstead Community Centre’s Main Hall.…
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Enchanted Realms Spring Ball 2025. Castlemaine Community House is holding its famous, flamboyant and fabulous Spring Ball on Saturday 13 September and this year’s fantastical theme is Enchanted Realms. The organisers say: “This year step into a world of fairy tales, fantasy, mythical misfits, and magical creatures – from elegant elves to whimsical woodland beings,…
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Maldon Men’s Shed removing the beloved table. Men’s Shed to the rescue! One of the great things about Maldon is the willingness of groups to work together to solve a problem. The library has been using a fabulous long meeting table, able to seat up to 16 people, for all sorts of activities and events.…
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Ada Gow and Colin McArthur. On Wednesday 8 July 1903 a fancy dress ball was held in the Shire Hall (now the Maldon Museum) to raise funds for the Maldon Hospital. Some months before, an organising committee had been appointed with Matron Susannah Coleman and local publican Pierce Jones as honorary secretaries. As well as…
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IMT guest Janet Baker. Today Nancy and Mike co-host a program featuring the gravel-voiced Mick Coates and Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards, with updates on all their latest doings. Last week Ann and EC talked with guest Janet Baker about her work as a Home Energy Assessor. They also spoke about her life in the…
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