Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
“Who me?” Most dogs have innocent intentions, however, their presence in the bush can threaten survival of wildlife. Why off-leash dogs are a big problem for our wild neighbours I love dogs. I think most people do. We love seeing our dogs stretch their legs and feel that joy of freedom — ears flapping,…
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Photo: Rohan Sinclair. Thanks to readers for sending us their photos of the aftermath of the storm on Monday 3 November. These are some of the best we received. Photo: Bryan McMullan. Photo: Barry Robinson. Photo: Ian Riley
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Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail. Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community feedback on the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail draft design. The proposed 61km trail will follow the disused rail corridor between Castlemaine and Maryborough, passing through Campbells Creek, Guildford, Strangways, Newstead, Moolort and Carisbrook. The current phase of the multi-stage project includes detailed design work for…
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Cactus Warriors Lee Mead and Helen Evans. Photo Rob Leeson. It’s a shocking and striking image, isn’t it: a dense forest of invasive Wheel Cactus that only the brave few attempt to battle. It’s also very sad to realise that this is the reality in our region and the ‘brave few’ — under the umbrella…
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Restoration of the Maldon Beehive Chimney will start soon. The next step in the restoration of Maldon’s Beehive Chimney is commencing this week. A shed and scaffolding materials were delivered to the site on Thursday 25 September in readiness for the project. Scaffolding was planned to be installed on Tuesday 30 September. Parks Victoria said:…
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Slithering into snake season. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) reminds regional folk that as temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from a period of reduced activity to seek food and mates. While they may be more visible, snakes generally pose little danger to people when left alone. DEECA’s Manager Statewide…
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Maree Edwards MP and Lisa Chesters MP with members of Mount Alexander Sustainability Group, Bendigo Sustainability Group and others involved in the Electrify Loddon Mallee project. The Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG) hosted a special event on Thursday 18 September to share the news that it has received funding to spread the word about electrification.…
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A flying fox in care at one of the local carers. Halloween is approaching, but why should our furry friends and echolocating ecowarriors be regarded as evil? Cats consorting with witches shouldn’t surprise anyone, but the association of bats with badness also goes back a long way – well before their unproven association with COVID,…
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Bridal Creeper from NSW. Bridal Creeper growing in Maldon Historic Reserve courtesy Lee Mead. Botanical Name: Asparagus asparagoides Weed Classifications: Bridal Creeper is a Weed of National Significance across Australia and a Restricted Weed across Victoria. It’s regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic…
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Bush bill for new national parks. On Thursday 11 September Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos introduced the Parks and Public Land Bill into the Victorian Parliament to create over 65,000 hectares of national park in Victoria’s Central West. The new legislation will deliver the Mount Buangor, Pyrenees and Wombat-Lerderderg national parks, the Cobaw and Hepburn…
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