Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Eggs, soap, olive oil, jams and more. Sunday 10 August– 1 Church St – 9am to 1.30pm It looks like our last market for winter is going to be a sunny one. We are very pleased to have olive oil and free-range eggs on offer at our August market. Our new olive oil producer, Barfold…
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Off the Boat Port Fairy is back. Sunday 13 July – 9am–1.30pm 1 Church Street As part of the Maldon in Winter Festival, the monthly Maldon Market is a true showcase of local talent—featuring hand-made, home-grown goods from our vibrant regional community. This month, we’re mixing things up with a few new stallholders filling in…
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Mount Alexander Shire Council has awarded grants to support a wide range of local events that foster community connection. Mount Alexander Shire Council has announced the latest recipients of its Event Grants program. Council has awarded 14 groups with funding to deliver events across the shire that foster connection and community. Events that have received…
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Umbrellas out in force at Maldon Market. It was heartening to see that the wet and wintry weather served by the Kings Birthday Weekend did not hinder locals and visitors from enjoying Maldon’s various activities. The chilly farmers market, muddy swap meet and bustling steam train all successfully chugged ahead on Sunday 8 June. Undaunted…
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Maldon Market. Sunday 8 June – 1 Church St – 9am to 1.30pm Yes, winter is here — but who would have thought, with all this glorious market weather we’ve been having! If it’s not going to rain, we may as well have sunshine. Maldon will be buzzing this weekend with the swap meet, our…
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Maldon Swap Meet This Sunday 8 June sees the return of Maldon Swap Meet – which will be the same as always but always different, says organiser Mark Blythe, who has been making swap meets happen for 11 years. “Anything can turn up at this Swap,” he said. The weekend is designed so that stallholders…
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Naomi from The Coffee Wagon was kept busy at the latest market. The Newstead Market was held again last Saturday 19 May. Many bric-a-brac stalls catering to all ages. Everything, from framed prints to car parts, tools, and household items, was lined up on trestle tables and the ground. It’s a perfect way to rehome…
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Here’s a photo I took at the British Bikes in Maldon on Saturday. “Anyone fancy a pie?” “Crikey yeah,” said the vintage blokes with their vintage bikes. June Huxley A vintage appetite.
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The pinnacle and the highlight of the Maldon Easter Fair was the grand procession on Monday 21 April. With the Maldon Brass Band leading the way, the colourful and spirited parade featured floats from community groups including a bunch of lovely hippies from Maldon Gardening Club, a school of fish from Maldon Primary School and…
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Easter Wrapping The Maldon Easter Fair was a triumph once again and the incredible organisers and volunteers should be proud. There was something for everyone: activities to involve families and folk of all ages, attractions of interest for crafters to car-lovers and the spectacle of the grand procession as a pinnacle of community creativity. Marvellous…
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