Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
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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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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Graham Pitts and Michael Treloar at the Techie Desk. Photos courtesy Helen Gramberg. And now for something different! Kyneton’s not-for-profit Cathouse Players announce SECRETS! It’s the umbrella title for four One Act plays, all linked thematically, but in each stand-alone storyline, at least one secret is unexpectedly revealed, with surprising results.Two Victorian playwrights and writing…
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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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