Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Looking back at vintage and fermentation The bins are empty. The hoses are coiled. My boots are finally dry and hands are no longer stained purple. It’s a strange feeling―the stillness that follows harvest. After weeks of early starts, sticky clothes and the steady bubbling of fermenters, the quiet is almost loud. But in that…
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A major refurbishment is about to get underway at Macedon Tea Rooms, transforming it into a dining experience on top of the 1,000-metre-high mountain. The Benito Family Pty Ltd has been awarded the new lease for the famous tearooms, promising to bring fresh energy and exciting plans to the local landmark, including an expanded outdoor…
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Enjoy Christmas High Tea at The Dessert Society this July. Step into a pink-hued Christmas dream this winter as The Dessert Society transforms into a festive escape for lovers of all things sweet and seasonal. Located at 28 Main Street Maldon, this enchanting high tea event is running every weekend throughout July, offering a whimsical…
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Rakaia (foreground) and Nicole (background) managing the spinning Wheel and prizes. Set under the canopy of sprawling old oak trees, the Taradale Mineral Springs Festival was a lovely place to pull up a picnic rug or hay bale, listen to all-day music and enjoy a variety of tempting food and beverages. With a ring of…
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