Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Lee and Jan with Bubbles at the Post Office. The phrase ‘learning curve’ suggests a gentle incline, but when Jan Elliott and Lee Mead talk about their journey to becoming Postmistresses, they describe a very steep slope indeed. They have recently been reflecting upon their six years running Maldon Post Office, between 2006 and 2012,…
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Fans of Goldfields Gothic, Maldon Folk Festival, Newstead Live and the Baringhup and Maldon Agricultural Show will not be surprised about new research from the University of South Australia showing that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost wellbeing. A study by tourism and event management experts has found that regularly attending events such as…
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In response to the Letter to the Editor from Lauren Williams (TT 4.7.25), I was very disappointed to read about the Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) being blamed for the poor condition of the Beehive Chimney; the Shire is not the responsible authority. The historic Beehive Company Gold Mine site, including the chimney, is listed…
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Bakery piano finds a new home. The public piano that was placed outside Maldon Bakery by Maine Piano Guerrillas as part of Castlemaine Fringe has found a new home with a young enthusiast. It was rolled away and onto a trailer by the new owner’s proud dad, some kind helpers and Rebecca from the bakery…
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