Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Business advocate addresses Council. Maldon’s Luz Restrepo addressed the meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) last week, asking how it will fulfil its own economic development plans in relation to local small businesses. Luz, who runs the organisations Migrant Women in Business and Made by Many Minds (and has recently coordinated small business expos…
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Nominate an apprentice or trainee. Encouraging trainees and apprentices in any trade or vocation can motivate them in their long-term career aspirations. 2023 winner of the Castlemaine Rotary Apprentice/Trainee Awards, Griffin Day, says that the experience is one that has stayed with him. At the time, Griffin was a fourth-year Heavy Vehicle Mechanic apprentice at…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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