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Cairn Curran recreation area upgrade

Newly sealed car-park at Cairn Curran. Photo courtesy Goulburn-Murray Water. One of Cairn Curran Reservoir’s major recreation areas is fully reopened to the public following the completion of several upgrades. Located on the southeast foreshore of the reservoir, Welshmans Reef is a popular destination for boaters and fishers. Funding from the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Better…

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Maldon battery location decided

Photo provided by Powercor. Electricity company Powercor announced on Monday 7 April that it had chosen a location for a community battery in Maldon. Powercor says the battery will help locally generated electricity to be consumed locally. The company said the 100kW/290kWh battery will be located on Adair Street, near the corner of Warnock Street…

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Have your say about Harmony Way

Have your say about Harmony Way. Council is inviting residents to comment on a proposed speed limit reduction along a section of Harmony Way in Harcourt. The proposal aims to improve road safety and includes: an extension of the 60km speed zone north of Twyford Street, an 80km transitory zone to the cemetery and 100km…

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Bendigo region in the budget

(L-R): Hugo Leschen (GDM CEO), Lisa Chesters MP, and Doug Lougoon (Chair GDM, President Bendigo Chinese Association). The Federal Government Budget, which was announced on Tuesday 25 March, included an $800,000 funding boost for the Golden Dragon Museum Redevelopment Detailed Design and Planning Stage. The redevelopment of the site into a fit-for-purpose museum of national…

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Council advocates for affordable rentals

Council advocates for affordable rentals. Mount Alexander Shire Council is advocating for federal funding to deliver a new 22 apartment development in Templeton Street, Castlemaine ahead of the upcoming federal election. The project will deliver affordable rental apartments on Council land at 65 Templeton Street Castlemaine. Apartments will be a mix of one and two-bedrooms,…

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Moolort walk: planning decisions imminent

Geoff Park shares his considerable knowledge about the nature of the Moolort Plains. A collection of around 60 attendees met under bursting skies at the Moolort Silos on the morning of Sunday 16 March, to attend the ‘Walk the Line’ event which commenced at 9.30am. The walk was arranged by Castlemaine to Maryborough Rail Trail…

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Parade traffic management: change of direction

Parade traffic management: change of direction. Preparations for the Maldon Easter Fair and the 148th Easter Parade are underway and are set to fill the streets from Thursday 17 to Monday 21 April (in less than five weeks). Events such as the Great Aussie Scone Bake, a Vintage Engine Rally and Dancing in the Street…

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Sustainability for young and old

Melissa Abel, CEO of Bendigo Sustainability Group. Isabella O’Brien, Communications Director, Bendigo Sustainability Festival Maddison Maher, Marketing Director, Bendigo Sustainability Festival. The Bendigo Sustainability Festival is gearing up to be a huge assembly of activities, attractions and opportunities to highlight sustainable habits. There will be something to entertain everyone in the family at the Garden…

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Bridge works disruption ends soon

Bridge works disruption ends soon. Maintenance works on the historic railway bridge over the Midland Highway are scheduled to be completed by Monday 10 March, according to V/Line. The works, which are significant and involve heavy machinery and trucks, are forcing detours for drivers heading into Castlemaine and coach replacements for rail commuters. President of…

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VGR applies to extend station platform

VGR applies to extend station platform. Heritage Victoria is advertising an application to extend the length of the platform at Maldon Railway Station. The application is summarised as “construction works for a 42m long by 8m wide eastern extension to the main southern platform at the Maldon Railway Station.” Victorian Goldfield Railways President Rob Lee…

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