Photo by Yvette Newton. An eagle-eyed reader has noticed a crimson couple testing the Maldon Post Office mailbox as a potential site for a new nest. It seems to be the season for real-estate browsing amongst these cheeky birds, who won’t hesitate to rip into a weak weather-board when you’re not looking. There’s a story…
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Doggos of the Goldfields: Friday, February 13, 2026
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