Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Dear Editor, Do you have a student debt? Over 17,000 Bendigo residents do, and they are part of more than 3 million Australians who will benefit from Labor’s Bill to cut student debt by 20%, which has just been tabled in the new Parliament. Our proposal is to apply a one-off, 20 per cent reduction…
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As a parent of young children in Maldon, I was delighted to see that in the recently announced 2025-2026 Mount Alexander Shire Council budget, $40,000 was allocated to ‘working on designs to upgrade the Maldon playground’. Thanks to all who championed the submission to get that line in the budget and to Council for prioritising…
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The man fell in the doorway of the milk bar. He looked about 70, was frail and experiencing difficulty getting up. Two of us assisted him and asked, “How are you getting home?” He was standing between us, none too steady. His reply was, “In my car, over there.” We tried to suggest, none too…
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On Sunday morning, how many of you sat on your verandah, watched and listened to the soft patter of lovely showers? You could feel the dust settling and smell the washing of the plant life. The green shades are popping back to life after having their wash. No birds in the bird baths; I think…
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Keep up with the locals!