Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
A Year on the farm The non-winemaking life of a working vineyard Wine might be what fills the bottle, but farming is what fills the year. At Panacea Estate, the work doesn’t stop when the grapes are picked or the barrels are stacked. That’s only part of the story. Behind the scenes, this is a…
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Big turnout expected for Taradale Festival. Now in its 16th year, The Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is confirmed for Sunday 9 March from 10 am to 4pm. Awarded Mount Alexander Shire Community Event of the year 2024, the Festival is a major feature on the Central Victorian calendar for the Labour Day long weekend. The…
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Wine myths busted Debunking sabering fears and bottle lore Wine has been around for thousands of years—and with it, plenty of myths, tall tales, and slightly exaggerated ‘rules’. At Panacea Estate, we love a bit of wine tradition. We love the drama of popping corks, the elegance of swirling glasses, and yes—the sheer fun of…
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Chris McCormack from Bress Winery. Today it’s all about ice cream and fudge delights as Ann and Nancy meet Carmen from Maldon’s sweet-tooth shop and learn how to make black chocolate ice cream. To balance things, we’re hoping MP Maree Edwards can drop in with some savoury and salty news from state politics. Last Friday…
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