Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Young Muckleford artist’s work hits the road. Thea Sydes of Muckleford, who was recently presented a Mount Alexander Youth Award in Music and the Arts, is a multi-talented artist with a passion for nature and so was the perfect candidate to create a gorgeous design for the side of a waste collection truck. Thea is…
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The Victorian 2025 duck season commenced Wednesday 19 March and will continue until Sunday 9 June, as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports that February rainfall was “below average to very much below average” for large areas of the state. Given the recent rain-deficient period, those against duck hunting are concerned that the birds are…
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Bridal Creeper from NSW. Bridal Creeper growing in Maldon Historic Reserve courtesy Lee Mead. Botanical Name: Asparagus asparagoides Weed Classifications: Bridal Creeper is a Weed of National Significance across Australia and a Restricted Weed across Victoria. It’s regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic…
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Transport Accident Commission (TAC) analysis of road fatalities from 2020 to 2024 shows that more than 70% of people killed on country roads died within a 30km radius of their home address. The research follows a tragic start to the year on Victoria’s roads, with 74 lives lost compared with 75 at the same time…
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