Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Warnings removed and safety markers for Lake Eppalock. Goulburn-Murray Water advised on 11 September 2025 that it has removed a blue-green algae warning for Lake Eppalock following a significant decline in algae levels. The warning was issued on 10 April and remained in place for 154 days. GMW Water Quality coordinator Bianca Atley said GMW…
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Nature has been responsible for some changes in Maldon in the past week, with trees toppling in prominent places. A towering willow on Grey Street that was a favourite for ducks and cranes has fallen into the pond, while the historic cottage on the Castlemaine-Maldon Road narrowly escaped a fallen eucalypt. Keep an eye overhead…
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A kangaroo suffering from pneumonia came to a Maldon resident’s back door asking for help and is now recovering at East Trentham Wildlife Shelter – helped along by a young resident joey. Sometimes, opportunities to help wildlife practically wave at us from the roadside. A deceased marsupial for instance, may be harbouring a frightened joey…
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The wildlife landbridge overpass in Compton Road, Brisbane is one of the most studied in the world. It is a true success story with kangaroos and wallabies using it even before its official opening. There was a full house at the launch of Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch incorporated Sunday 31 August. Local Councillors Rosalie Hastwell,…
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Dr Janice Simpson, President of Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail Inc, addressing a group of walkers near the proposed trail site in March. Work has commenced on the pre-construction phase of the Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail, with community and stakeholder consultation to begin in late October, the organisation behind it has announced. Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail Inc. (CMRT) plans…
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Gorse in flower. Gorse infestation. Gorse Botanical name: Ulex europaeus Weed classification: Gorse is a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) and a declared Regionally Controlled Weed in Central Victoria. All public and private landowners must control their infestations. Where did it come from: Gorse is native to Western Europe and the British Isles. It was…
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Plant trees in Campbells Creek for National Tree Day. Connecting Country is holding its National Tree Day event this Sunday 24 August at the Campbells Creek Trail. The organisation has partnered with Friends of Campbells Creek Landcare Group to create a community planting day and nature celebration event on the banks of the Campbells Creek.…
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The battery site on Adair Street, Maldon. Photo by Powercor. A spokesperson from Powercor has confirmed that the Maldon Battery project, including the artwork that will adorn it, is progressing. Powercor, the electricity provider, said: “We’re progressing work on the Maldon Community Battery project and are working closely with the Mt Alexander Shire Council to…
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Little Louis was rescued from his mother’s pouch after she was hit by a car. Many people are not aware that 7 of 16 macropod species have already gone extinct in Victoria just since European settlement. A tender moment between kangaroo and joey. Wildlife road-strikes are reaching crisis levels across Victoria, prompting a Parliamentary Inquiry…
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Lazarus, former ranger on the island of Palau surrounded by transboundary plastic pollution. Photo: April Howard, who is making a film about plastics in the Pacific. A three year process of international negotiations towards ending plastic pollution is wrapping up this week. It started in March 2022 when a historic resolution was adopted by the…
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