Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Slithering into snake season. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) reminds regional folk that as temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from a period of reduced activity to seek food and mates. While they may be more visible, snakes generally pose little danger to people when left alone. DEECA’s Manager Statewide…
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At the back Julien Harrison with Alistair McGrath and Mara. Photo Rob Leeson. Go along to Maldon Fire Brigade’s Open Day on Sunday 28 September between 10am and 2pm; they’ll help you get set for summer and be ready for anything. It’s a chance to meet the friendly firefighters who volunteer their time, learn about…
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Gaelle Broad, Member for Northern Victoria. Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad and Shadow Minister for Police David Southwick held a community crime forum in Kangaroo Flat on Tuesday 16 September, promoting a plan that it hopes will make communities in the electorate safer. Ms Broad said a future Liberal Nationals Government will commit $100…
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Maree Edwards MP and Lisa Chesters MP with members of Mount Alexander Sustainability Group, Bendigo Sustainability Group and others involved in the Electrify Loddon Mallee project. The Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG) hosted a special event on Thursday 18 September to share the news that it has received funding to spread the word about electrification.…
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A flying fox in care at one of the local carers. Halloween is approaching, but why should our furry friends and echolocating ecowarriors be regarded as evil? Cats consorting with witches shouldn’t surprise anyone, but the association of bats with badness also goes back a long way – well before their unproven association with COVID,…
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Bridal Creeper from NSW. Bridal Creeper growing in Maldon Historic Reserve courtesy Lee Mead. Botanical Name: Asparagus asparagoides Weed Classifications: Bridal Creeper is a Weed of National Significance across Australia and a Restricted Weed across Victoria. It’s regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic…
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Comment on Council’s property policy. Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community feedback on the draft Property Leasing and Licensing Policy. The policy establishes an operational framework for the allocation and administration of leases and licences of Council owned and managed properties. The policy was adopted in 2011 and now requires minor legislative changes, giving…
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Bush bill for new national parks. On Thursday 11 September Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos introduced the Parks and Public Land Bill into the Victorian Parliament to create over 65,000 hectares of national park in Victoria’s Central West. The new legislation will deliver the Mount Buangor, Pyrenees and Wombat-Lerderderg national parks, the Cobaw and Hepburn…
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Warnings removed and safety markers for Lake Eppalock. Goulburn-Murray Water advised on 11 September 2025 that it has removed a blue-green algae warning for Lake Eppalock following a significant decline in algae levels. The warning was issued on 10 April and remained in place for 154 days. GMW Water Quality coordinator Bianca Atley said GMW…
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Have your say on Council Financial Plan. Mount Alexander Shire Council invites community members to comment on the draft Financial Plan 2025-2035 via Shape Mount Alexander. The 10-year plan explains how Council will manage its finances to deliver the services, projects, and community improvements committed to in the Council Plan 2025-2029, the Municipal Public Health…
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