Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
The State Government announced on Friday 30 May, amongst a list of drought-relief measures, that it would pause the implementation of a contentious new levy to fund emergency services. The Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) Legislation was passed by the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 15 May, amidst vocal opposition from groups including farmers and…
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Jay’s excellent new freezers. Shop local, dudes! Maldon’s IGA supermarket is undergoing an upgrade and the owner wants to assure shoppers that the goal is an improved shopping experience. The changes will also reveal and highlight the heritage features of the 1859 building, in addition to structural reinforcements and repairs. Having operated Maldon’s IGA for…
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Sean McCubbin. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. The team at Kaiser Reef Maldon Operations is organising a fundraiser to show moral support and help ease the financial burden for their colleague, Maldon CFA Captain and beloved community member, Sean McCubbin. The event will take place at Porcupine Village on Saturday 13 September from 1pm. Describing Sean,…
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Georgie Purcell MP, Animal Justice Party Member for Northern Victoria, with Larry. Pooches and their people gathered to celebrate the launch of the first regional Victorian not-for-profit vet clinic. Regional Community Vet Clinic (RCVC) has opened in Castlemaine; it will specialise in affordable veterinary care for Central Victorians, with a special focus on offering quality…
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