VIPs at the 2025 Maldon Folk Festival: Maree Edwards MP, Premier Jacinta Allan and festival organiser Pam Lyons. The Ugly Uncles, self-proclaimed Alt-Jug band, are known for cultivating a fun atmosphere and a tradition of inviting guest musicians to join them on stage. On Sunday 2 November, during Maldon Folk Festival, surprise guest Premier Jacinta…
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The serious business of play
These smiling kids regularly enjoy a play at Maldon playground. L-R Hunter with Chase the dog, Olivia and Tai. Photo by Rob Leeson. Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) has been keeping play a priority; it has featured as a key agenda item at its recent council meeting and in the recently released budget. It comes…
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Surprise developments for new levy
The State Government announced on Friday 30 May, amongst a list of drought-relief measures, that it would pause the implementation of a contentious new levy to fund emergency services. The Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) Legislation was passed by the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 15 May, amidst vocal opposition from groups including farmers and…
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Secrets of the Shire: V for Victory
V for Victory on Preece’s Hill. You may have glimpsed it while driving past the south-east end of Mount Tarrengower: the giant white V on a slope known as Preece’s Hill or Victory Hill. It’s best viewed on foot so if you (and your dog) are feeling energetic, take a walk up Parkins Reef Road…
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