Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Matilda clowning around at the Maldon and Baringhup Agricultural Show. Photo by Rob Leeson. Kids and animals steal the Show The weather was mild and the mood was fine at the 2025 Maldon and Baringhup Agricultural Show on Sunday 19 October, which attracted people of all ages but really highlighted the involvement of kids and…
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From left Peter Hyland and Ian Slattery. Today Ian Slattery and Nicole Chvastek will be talking to Peter Hylands about World Kangaroo Day and other matters of a wildlife nature. Last week Nancy and EC hosted the 592nd show with guest Bruce Clements, who is the acting Captain of the CFA in Maldon. It is…
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Hein Otten with the 1936 MG TA that he will race in this year’s Mt Tarrengower Hillclimb. Photo Rob Leeson. His first attempt at the Mount Tarrengower Historic Hillclimb was too long ago to remember (“I think about 20 years ago”) but Hein Otten is still excited to race in the 2025 competition, which takes…
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Intriguing exhibition at Newstead Arts Hub. Local artist Tom Henty is holding an exhibition — called The Autumn Collection — of detailed and thought-provoking artworks at Newstead Arts Hub until Sunday 26 October. The Hub says: “Enigmatically, Tom has said no more about what might be on the walls and plinths, so you’ll have to…
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Neighbourhood Centre wine tour. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) invites locals to a wine appreciation tour through the Harcourt Valley region. Taste your way through a variety of locally crafted wines and enjoy the scenic charm of the region. The MNC’s friendly driver Stewart will ensure you can sit back, relax and fully enjoy the experience.…
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Maldon Folk Festival in the 1970s. Photo courtesy of Maldon Museum and Archives. It was tempting, in these modern times, but I decided not to ask ChatGPT for 50 things to love about Maldon Folk Festival and instead rely on NI (Natural Intelligence) to celebrate the many ways that the festival has brought joy to…
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Judy Holding in the Cascade Art Gallery. Last week I met an old school friend from Boort, Judy Holding. Though I was not in the same grade, we both went to Boort Primary School in the 40s. Aeons ago! Before getting serious about her exhibition, we exchanged stories of our school days, which was most…
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Co-regulation Faeries. The Autumn Collection, an exhibition by Tom Henty, 4-26 Oct, Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm This wonderful solo exhibition features images, objects and constructions made (mostly) over recent years. Tom Henty has lived mostly in the Box-Ironbark region of central Victoria. Tom’s work, including watercolours, prints, collages, paintings and installations/assemblages, is exhibited…
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Drew with a handful of his compost. This compost is full of nourishment, not rubbish. Spring is prime time to refresh home vegie beds, but local gardeners know the ground can be… uncooperative. Much of the district sits on old goldfields country with shallow, stony profiles, granite ridges and soils that don’t hold water well.…
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Bruce Clements in his element. Today, Nancy and EC get together again to talk to Bruce Clements, the Acting Captain of Maldon CFA, about how to prepare yourselves for being ‘Fire Ready for Summer’. Last week, in our 591st broadcast we had the pleasure of talking to Adrian Upward about his first year in the…
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