Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The RACV has advised that drivers should regularly check their vehicles for items that should be removed and stored safely elsewhere. Five common items you shouldn’t keep in your car include: Electronic devices: Smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets with lithium-ion batteries can overheat, potentially leading to fire hazards. Medicine: Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can…
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Lost trades and kind craftsmen still exist! You might remember a previous news item about the cedar cabinet in the Athenaeum Library, which is used to house our growing archival collection. It is a much-loved piece of furniture, a small piece of Melbourne history: a glass-fronted cabinet that came to the Athenaeum Library on permanent…
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Photo courtesy Maldon Rose. Maldon took a step back in time over the weekend as a group from a Victorian-era historical society visited the town, delighting locals and visitors with their period-accurate attire. Dressed in exquisitely detailed gowns, waistcoats, and top hats, the group turned heads as they strolled through the streets, pausing for photos…
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Coliban Water recently hosted representatives from Heritage Victoria as part of a bid to have the Victorian Goldfields listed on the World Heritage List.
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