Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Blackwood at Muckleford station The Maldon Folk Festival, held over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, is far more than just an event – it’s a celebration of heritage, heart, and harmony. Each year, as spring approaches the goldfields, the historic town of Maldon transforms into a living tapestry of music, culture, and community. This year…
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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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Invitation Maldon Golden Movies has a new program of wonderful films, but it remains a surprise until Sunday 13 July when all will be revealed at a free afternoon tea and season launch. There will be also some other announcements, a spread of hot drinks and baked goods and a chance to catch up. Needless…
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IMT Bosun Stevo. There has been a flood of complaints since the good ship IMT failed to launch last Friday. Our shipmates in listener-land were awash with tears and lamentations when Katrine and Nancy were all at sea and unable to interview Viv Markham. This week’s shipping news has scheduled Ann and EC – but…
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Alex Yemstov. This July, the inaugural Keys of Gold festival invites audiences on a month-long exploration of Central Victoria’s rich musical tapestry. Presented by Bendigo Fine Music, the festival offers 10 concerts across 7 historic venues in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Inglewood, and Maldon; showcasing 27 unique keyboard instruments and featuring 45 world-class performers including world-renowned concert…
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There was a low rumbling in Maldon on Saturday; a distinctive guttural grumbling that could only belong to a Kombi. In fact Maldon was the lunch pit-stop for multiple Kombi Vans, visiting as part of a jovial weekend away for a bunch of friends who share a love of the curvaceous campers. “We’re camping in…
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A special event presented as part of the Maldon in Winter Festival program, ‘Deep Listening in Nature’ was an eloquent and persuasive talk by Andrew Skeoch on Sunday 6 July. The mood of the afternoon was set by the low lighting in the hall (illuminated only by historic stained-glass windows), perhaps helping to attune attendees…
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The Maldon in Winter Festival continues with lovely community events bringing people together in various locations around town. On Saturday 5 July, this included an open day at Maldon Museum and a Beanie Parade on Main Street, both attracting lots of interest and smiles. At the Maldon District Museum, there was constant foot traffic and…
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Porcupine Village has received the go-ahead to proceed. The operators of Porcupine Village have triumphantly announced that their planning application has been approved by the Minister for Planning. The decision to allow a permit for Application number PA2403444, for the use and development of the land at Porcupine Village for a function centre, museum, restaurant…
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L to R: Enjoying a PJ Day at Maldon Primary School. Caleb, Dakotah, Darcy (back), Leon, Fletcher (front) Nate (back), Ollie and Mabel. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. Maldon in Winter Festival is celebrating the fashion on the street with a Beanie Parade on Sunday 6 July; everyone is invited! The festival is encouraging weird,…
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