Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Coliban Water crews responded swiftly to a burst water main at the Church, Edward and Reef Streets intersection in Maldon on Tuesday 3 June. An urgent situation sprang up — in more ways than one— at the intersection of Church, Edward and Reef Streets in Maldon on Tuesday 3 June, when a burst pipe, apparently…
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Mount Alexander Shire Council says recent rain may help road crews progress after dry conditions hindered grading and maintenance work. Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) is alerting the community to the difficulties that dry weather has caused for road maintenance during the first half of 2025. The Council said on 4 June (prior to the…
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Mount Alexander Shire Councillor Lucas Maddock addresses the protest. Concerned citizens protesting at the office of Lisa Chesters MP. A group of locals protested outside Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters MP’s electorate office last week after the Federal Government approved to continue the use and extend the operating life of a gas processing plant in…
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Revisiting our April Cover Star: Farmer Adam Sewell is delighted that his dam has received some rain. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. After a tense wait, rain has finally fallen but farmers are hoping this is just the beginning of a solid wet season. Joyces Creek farmer Adam Sewell, who also featured on the TT’s…
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Map courtesy Google Maps. Residents of Maldon continue to be perplexed about errors with local road signage, with a new incorrect sign — naming Phoenix Street as Vincent Street — appearing in the past few months. It comes after queries to Council about why the street sign at Langs/Woodlocks Lane was changed (at some unknown…
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Spiny Rush Spiny Rush Common Name: Spiny Rush Botanical Name: Juncus acutus Weed Classification: Spiny Rush is a declared Noxious Weed and classified as Regionally Controlled in our North Central region, hence must be controlled. Where did it Come From: It’s not known how Spiny Rush was introduced into Australia, but it has a wide…
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The interior expanse of the Castlemaine Goods Shed as upgrade works continue. Scaffolding and temporary fencing around the striking Victorian building intended to become a creative hub for the region. Residents who have taken the train from Castlemaine Station in the past few months will have noticed scaffolding and works taking place at the nearby…
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Mooloort Plains chicken farm. Central Goldfields Shire Council unanimously voted against a proposed Baringhup broiler farm at its council meeting of Wednesday 28 May. In their comments to the meeting, Councillors indicated that the submissions and petitions that they received from the community featured in their considerations. The CGSC’s Coordinator of Statutory Planning’s report recommended…
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Castlemaine Streetscape. Mount Alexander has announced plans to revitalise Castlemaine town centre, starting with streetscapes and features such as tree canopies, garden beds and bench seating for Barker and Forest Streets. Council’s Director Infrastructure and Development Michael Annear said: “The design includes landscaping such as new trees, turf nature strips, and garden beds with low…
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Fairbank House welcomes visitors to Maldon Historic Fairbank House dating back to the 1860s, offers a stylish and authentic heritage experience. The home has been tastefully renovated and redecorated over time and is set in a beautiful, tranquil garden and conveniently close to Maldon’s town centre. Upon your arrival at this grand old home, which…
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