Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Chicken waste combustion frustration. Residents living near broiler farms in Baringhup have expressed their concerns and frustration to councils, politicians and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after another fire broke out in a waste pile last week. In emails viewed by the Tarrangower Times, a resident (who has not given permission to be named publicly)…
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Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP. It didn’t take long into a conversation with Maree Edwards to be reminded of the size of her Bendigo West electorate and the number of tiny towns that it contains; she easily listed about 10. It’s a challenge to keep up with Maree’s energetic and passionate description of…
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Blue-green algae warning for Cairn Curran. High levels of blue-green algae have been detected in Cairn Curran Reservoir and Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is warning people to avoid all activities that require contact with the water. GMW will place warning signs around the lake which will remain in place while high levels of blue-green algae are…
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Town Folk Festival, 2024 Event Grant recipient. Applications for the next round of Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Event Grants are now open. The program supports groups and individuals who are running public events, and there are three funding streams of $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 available. The last round saw 16 groups benefit from the program…
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Be vigilant, scams affect everyone. The Importance of Online Safety and How to Prevent Scams in Australia Online safety is crucial in Australia, where scams and cyber threats are on the rise. According to the ACCC and Scamwatch, Australians lose millions annually to fraud. Protecting personal and financial information is essential, whether shopping online, banking,…
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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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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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Meta’s plans for the removal of fact-checking services on content posted to its platforms and the government’s decision to introduce age limits for access to social media has brought a renewed focus on the importance of regional, rural and local news publishers. Country Press Australia president Andrew Schreyer said publishers have never been tasked with…
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