Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Photo of Maldon Bakery owner Rebecca Barnett by Tiffany Warner Photography. Breaking in News we Already Knew: Maldon Bakery makes and sells some of the most delicious pies, pasties and sausage rolls in Australia. The difference is that a prestigious competition at the Fine Food Australia event in Sydney, involving over 1,500 entries and 200…
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Unknown silversmith, Locket, c.1860, Australia, gold: engraved, gold‑bearing quartz nuggets, printed paper. National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra Central Goldfields Art Gallery is set to host a special art talk, The Allure of Gold, presented by cultural historian and curator Kenneth Park. The illustrated lecture will take place from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Thursday 25 September…
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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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Dr Janice Simpson, President of Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail Inc, addressing a group of walkers near the proposed trail site in March. Work has commenced on the pre-construction phase of the Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail, with community and stakeholder consultation to begin in late October, the organisation behind it has announced. Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail Inc. (CMRT) plans…
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Claire, Martha, Elsa and Myra cheering for Maldon Netball Players in the semi-finals at Carisbrook last week. Friends and fans of Maldon Netball gathered to support and encourage the players in the semi-finals at Carisbrook Recreation Reserve. There was a huge turnout for semi-finals games at Carisbrook Recreation Reserve on Saturday 30 September, with family…
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Official opening of the new Health and Learning Hub. State Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards joined Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney to officially open Bendigo TAFE’s new Learning Hub in Castlemaine on Thursday, 21 August. Minister Tierney said: “The new Community Learning Hub in Castlemaine provides a world-class training facility for regional…
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Chris, John, Les and Ross – Hickory golfers. “We’ve organised the weather to be beautiful today,” announced Maldon Golf Club President Glyn Milner to the large group of locals and visitors who assembled on Sunday morning, 24 August. It was day two of the club’s annual tournament, augmented by the presence of hickory club enthusiasts…
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Irish band The Sweet Sorrows will appear at the 2025 Maldon Folk Festival. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Maldon Folk Festival; what a great chance to celebrate the longevity of this legendary and beloved event. The lineup has been announced and tickets are now on sale (and selling fast!), with early-bird tickets currently available…
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Maldon Playground, situated between the Shire Gardens and Bill Woodful Reserve. The recent revelation that a new playground is planned for Maldon has continued to generate conversations. Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) allocated $40k in its 2025-26 budget towards new designs for the site, tucked between the Maldon Shire Gardens and the Bill Woodful Oval.…
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