Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Helen Evans left and Lee Mead securing a new Wheel Cactus Farm Fence Sign. The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group (TCCG) has relaunched its Farm Fence Sign initiative to combat the ongoing Wheel Cactus problem in the region. Residents and visitors may have noticed updated Farm Fence Signs appearing across the area, reminding the community of…
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2025 Scholarship Program (left – right): Narelle Rowland, Beatrice Hercott Atkinson, Emma Karst, Paul Simmons, Lyn Hartley,Jordan Euler and Tia Davidge. Community Bank Maldon & District is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program, which supports local students pursuing further education in TAFE, undergraduate university courses, agricultural studies and for students identifying…
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Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Victoria Agriculture Victoria has this week issued a biosecurity alert with the recent detection of highly contagious tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The virus affects tomato, capsicum and chilli plants and is a National Priority Plant Pest which poses a serious biosecurity risk to the vegetable…
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Celebrate Love This Valentine’s Day at Pure Gold Holistic & Wellbeing. This Valentine’s Day, indulge in the ultimate gift of love and connection at Pure Gold Holistic & Wellbeing at 1 Spring Street, Maldon. Treat your special someone to an unforgettable Couples Remedial or Relaxation Massage, where you can unwind together in a serene and…
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The Muckleford fire. Photo courtesy of Lewis K. The local CFA teams are incredible: knowledgeable, brave and hardworking. The community is so fortunate to have them on standby during this period of extended hot weather, which is expected to continue for at least the next week. There have been a few call-outs recently. Newstead Fire…
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Colin and Doug Jennings are involved in the Aussie Hay Runners in a big way. On Friday 24 January at 5.30am the first truck arrived at their Carram Dale Farm, Baringhup for loading. Doug and Colin loaded 820 round bales on 24 trucks that day. All up they loaded a total of 1,200 round bales…
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The Team. Standing at the rear: Sue and Paul. In the car: Annette. Front seat: Trish. At the Front: Kathy. Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Maldon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has received a significant boost with the arrival of a new response vehicle. The updated 2024 Nissan XTrail 4×4 Hybrid reflects…
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The CDS collection point at Maldon Hardware. Be sure to deliver directly to Steve so he can count and allocate the refund to your favourite community group! The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is simpler than it seems and provides a great way for folks to recycle while supporting local community groups. All you need to…
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Work commences: Castlemaine community hub. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards announced on Wednesday 22 January the start of works on Bendigo TAFE’s new Community Health and Learning Hub in Castlemaine. Locals in Castlemaine and the region studying for a career in healthcare will soon have access to first-class training facilities close to home. Bendigo…
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Motel Maldon Motel Maldon is an affordable heritage-style family-run motel offering comfortable country stays with a delightful personal touch. The motel is situated just minutes from the centre of historic Maldon and offers the perfect base for exploring Maldon and the surrounding goldfields. The motel is also conveniently located a short distance from Maldon’s historic…
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