Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Shooting star lights up sky. The sonic boom of a meteor was felt and heard on Sunday 10 August at around 7.30pm by residents of Central Victoria and widely discussed on social media. Some people described their windows shaking, some felt a boom in Strathfieldsaye, while others said: “our household heard and felt the rumble…
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St John’s Wort Common Name: St John’s Wort Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum Weed Classifications: St John’s Wort is classified as a noxious weed (Regionally Controlled Weed) in Central Victoria. Where did it Come From: St John’s Wort was first introduced from Europe for ornamental and medicinal purposes in the 19th century. Many infestations in eastern…
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Nature has been responsible for some changes in Maldon in the past week, with trees toppling in prominent places. A towering willow on Grey Street that was a favourite for ducks and cranes has fallen into the pond, while the historic cottage on the Castlemaine-Maldon Road narrowly escaped a fallen eucalypt. Keep an eye overhead…
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We have a trifecta of ‘no call-outs’ for the fire brigades at Newstead, Baringhup and Maldon in the past week. Stay safe and alert, everyone! Thanks again to our local CFA volunteers for their incredible dedication and hard work during our hot and dry summer.
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