Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
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. 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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New shared pathway announced for McKenzie Hill. A new project was announced by the Federal Government and Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) last week to encourage opportunities for walking and cycling in Castlemaine. A 3.6km shared cycling and pedestrian pathway linking McKenzie Hill to Parker Street via the Castlemaine Railway Station is part of the…
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Caravan park: drop in, speak up. Residents interested in having a say about the future of Maldon Caravan Park should attend Mount Alexander Shire Council’s community drop-in session tomorrow, Saturday 1 March between 8am and 11am at Bank Corner (the corner of Main and High Streets). It is just one of the ways that Council…
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Caravan Park consultation creates conversations. News that Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) is seeking feedback on the future use of the Maldon Caravan Park site has set local tongues wagging. Residents are invited by council to consider four options and complete an online survey, attend an in-person session or contact them directly (see full details…
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Young Muckleford artist’s work hits the road. Thea Sydes of Muckleford, who was recently presented a Mount Alexander Youth Award in Music and the Arts, is a multi-talented artist with a passion for nature and so was the perfect candidate to create a gorgeous design for the side of a waste collection truck. Thea is…
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Nick with one of the Tesla fleet. If you have an early or late flight and don’t feel like adding the stress of dodging kangaroos on the way to or from the airport, the answer may be right here. From just $199 – $215 for up to four people and with luggage, Castlemaine Flyer will…
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Help shape the future of the Maldon Caravan Park. Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of the Maldon Caravan Park. Council is currently managing the operation of the park and is reviewing the future potential use of the site. There are four options up for consideration: Continue…
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