Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Easter Egg Hunt at the Maldon Athenaeum Library We have been notified that the Easter Bunny herself will be making some deliveries to the library on Easter Saturday, 18 April. There will be eggs for both children and adults, but you will need to hunt to find them in cunningly hidden spots. Hunting commences at…
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The piano that has taken the (temporary) stage outside Maldon Bakery is attracting interest and talent since it was placed there by Castlemaine Fringe artists, the Maine Piano Guerrillas. Local pianists and other dabbling hominids have come out of the woodwork to entertain (and sometimes, seemingly meditate as they play) for the benefit of bakery…
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Music lovers are offered an unusual opportunity to enjoy a very special concert in an intimate setting on Wednesday 2 April, when harpist Barbara Jeffrey and guitarist José Garcia will play as ‘Tidal Moon’ in Maldon. Event host Jill Findlay says it will be a lovely event for musicians and anyone interested to hear the…
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Castlemaine Fringe takes place from Saturday 22 March to Sunday 6 April, starting with an opening night extravaganza on Saturday 22 March from 4pm around the Town Hall, Mechanics Lane and Neighbourhood House. There will be three stages, more than 150 performers, music, entertainment and delicious treats for everyone. For more info and a festival…
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The glamorous gothic fashion parade from last year. The organiser responsible for 2024’s successful Goldfields Gothic: Festival of Dark Ideas, Peter Thompson from the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum, has confirmed that the event will proceed this year. “Details are still to come,” Peter said, adding that plans are progressing. “Still finalising venues, working on…
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Helen Sandercoe and Eliza Tree from Maine Guerilla Pianos shifting a donated piano from Fryerstown with Joshua McPherson and Sandra from Making Melody Music. An underground piano movement is putting donated upright pianos in prominent locations around the shire as part of Castlemaine Fringe Festival, which runs from Friday 21 March until Sunday 6 April.…
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Big String Day comes to Castlemaine. Young string players from across Central Victoria will have the chance to hone their skills and connect with fellow musicians at Big String Day, hosted by Resonance String Orchestra. The event takes place on Saturday 29 March 29 from 9am to 1pm at Castlemaine Secondary College, featuring a morning…
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Sean Kenan on the street. Today, Nancy and Mike will be chatting with Andy and Tina from Harcourt’s ‘Le Coq Door’ a new-ish hospitality destination that features their own unique wines. Last Friday, EC and Nancy talked to Sean Kenan about his music and art and he treated them to several performances on both his…
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The end of the summer swimming season is approaching but Newstead Pool is still planning some cool events! This Saturday 22 February from 5pm, Cat and Clint will bring their Old-Time Mountain Music, featuring sweet vocal harmonies, ringin’ banjo and traditional fiddle tunes. Keep an eye on the Newstead & District Swimming Pool Facebook Page,…
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Today EC and Ann will be talking to John Bainbridge about the Neighbourhood Centre’s plans and activities for this year. Then it will be time to move over for Bendigo West MLA Maree Edwards. Last Friday Katrine and Lynette were the rostered duo on air following the success of Maldon’s twilight dinner festivities. They were…
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