Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Frances, Harry and Pheebe from Maldon Primary School. Photo by Rob Leeson. Children’s Book Week is turning 80 years old this week and continues to invite readers of all ages to engage in the worlds revealed by open books. Promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, the theme this year is: Book an Adventure!…
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Cycling Without Age trishaw is available for the foot-weary. The Shamick’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show 2025 over the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November is the 37th consecutive year that the trucking industry will gather at the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve. Ranked as one of the top three regional shows Australia-wide, Castlemaine’s high…
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The historic Annis & George Bills water trough, now at Maldon Railway Station. Clydesdales Terry and Tangles at the trough outside the Littles’ wheelwright/blacksmith shop. Photo: Victorian Collections. Maldon Heritage Network (MHN) has found a new home for the horse trough that sat for many years in front of what is now the hardware shop.…
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Folk Festival merchandise amongst other memorabilia on display at Maldon Museum. Historic photograph of the Maldon Folk Festival courtesy of Maldon Museum. The famous and beloved Maldon Folk Festival is celebrating its 50th edition from Friday 31 October to Monday 3 November 2025 (accounting for a pause during COVID years) and the Maldon Museum &…
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