On 10 November 1854, the Mount Alexander Mail announced the opening of the Loddon Hotel, ‘near Bryant’s station on the main road to all the Western goldfields’.
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The Maldon Athenaeum Library building is showing its age and is badly in need of repair.
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Maldon netball teams are raring to play! Photo courtesy of Rob Leeson. The sporting season is in full swing, with members of Maldon Football Netball Club (MFNC) staying social between games. The netball players make up a large segment of the club with seven teams — four junior and three senior— and have had a…
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U3A Castlemaine calls for 2026 classes
U3A Castlemaine calls for 2026 classes. Following on from a successful U3A year in 2025, U3A Castlemaine is now preparing for 2026, including a call for applications to lead/present classes. “We are seeking enquiries from non-members from the community interested in leading a U3A class for 2026,” said Class Coordinator Soph Howard. “If you have…
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