Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Joshua Ruff with the crew from ABC’s Gardening Australia at Henle Gardens in Maldon. Maldon resident Joshua Ruff has created a slice of heaven on 16 acres and it was featured on beloved and respected television show, ABC’s Gardening Australia, last week. The segment explored the years and effort (as well as creative energy) that…
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Esther Schouten – Kate Hudson in her Studio (Currawong’s Visit). Photo courtesy Cailin Grant-Jansen. Anh Nguyen – Short-sighted self-portrait as Roman statue. Photo courtesy Cailin Grant-Jansen. Two loves, rain and art. Last Saturday at 2pm over 250 art enthusiasts assembled at Cascade Art Gallery in Fountain Street in sweet little Maldon to await the final…
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Ella Byass – Hold Still. The fifth Maldon Portrait Prize exhibition of finalists will be held at the Cascade Art Gallery from Thursday 5 to Sunday 29June. It is open to all artists who have lived or are living or working in Australia. The Maldon Portrait Prize 2025 has attracted an exciting range of entries,…
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Parker and Noah Williams from Newstead in Maldon Shire Gardens. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. The final colours of autumn are captivating to look at and satisfying to crunch through, but the lack of rain at the change of the seasons is still a concern. In Japan there is an autumn tradition called momiji-gari; its…
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Works are underway to repair Butts Pavilion, at Butts Reserve, Maldon. In happy Heritage news, the rustic and historic picnic shelter known as ‘Butts Pavilion’ at the base of Mount Tarrengower is currently receiving attention by contractors. Parks Victoria has confirmed that funding has been pledged towards its maintenance and repair and says the Beehive…
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The interior expanse of the Castlemaine Goods Shed as upgrade works continue. Scaffolding and temporary fencing around the striking Victorian building intended to become a creative hub for the region. Residents who have taken the train from Castlemaine Station in the past few months will have noticed scaffolding and works taking place at the nearby…
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L to R: Andrew Robertson, Paul Metz and Barry Murfett with Hilary Da Costa on the bench. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. The cover stars of the Tarrangower Times this week are the perfect exemplars of what this bumper edition of the paper is all about: celebrating the many volunteers who get things done in…
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Georgie Purcell MP, Animal Justice Party Member for Northern Victoria, with Larry. Pooches and their people gathered to celebrate the launch of the first regional Victorian not-for-profit vet clinic. Regional Community Vet Clinic (RCVC) has opened in Castlemaine; it will specialise in affordable veterinary care for Central Victorians, with a special focus on offering quality…
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Winners are grinners – Brendan Nicholl-Caddell – last year’s overall winner. Castlemaine’s Town Hall will transform into a vibrant art space King’s Birthday long weekend, as the Rotary Castlemaine Art Show returns from Friday 6 to Monday 9 June 2025. Now in its 36th year, this beloved cultural event – Castlemaine’s annual art exhibition and…
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Premier Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP surprised travellers at Castlemaine Station with an announcement about free travel for seniors. Premier Jacinta Allan joined Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP for a train ride from Bendigo to Castlemaine on Saturday 17 May to announce free weekend travel for seniors. A…
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