Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Christmas with Community Pantries. Keep the Community Pantry Network in mind as Christmas time approaches. Those who are feeling abundant are encouraged to donate, while anyone feeling the pinch is encouraged to head along to a Community Pantry for some extra support. The Mount Alexander Community Pantry Network brings together numerous local organisations to ensure…
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A number of organisations in Mount Alexander Shire have received significant funding towards community building through the 2024-25 Men’s Shed Funding Program. Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Inc. will receive $76,000.00; Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation will receive $93,705.00 and Castlemaine Men’s Shed will receive $9,886.40 under the latest round of funding. Minister for Carers and…
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Book week display. 16 – 23 August, 2025 This year marks a milestone for the Children’s Book Council of Australia celebrating 80 years of Children’s Book Week. The theme this year was ‘Book an Adventure’ with artwork designed by award-winning picture book illustrator Jess McGeachin, whose book South with the Seabirds has been shortlisted for…
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Team ‘Bad Starts’ who had a great finish, winning the Arts Hub Trivia Night Inflatable Trophy with smiles all round. Newstead Arts Hub held a trivia night at Newstead Community Centre on Saturday 31 May and it was a hoot. Tickets included the quiz and a feed plus entertainment and good company, with profits going…
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