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Cairn Curran Sailing Club

For some years now Cairn Curran Sailing Club has had an AED (Defibrillator) located inside the club house and therefore not available for public use. With the assistance of the Maryborough Ambulance Auxiliary, an external cabinet has now been...

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18 Dec 2024

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Bowls Club Christmas

Maldon Bowling Club Christmas community party was a hoot! The sunny evening of Friday 13 December saw a great gathering of people for the bowling, barbecue and raffles. The Complete Unknowns played music you could bop to and there was free ice...

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18 Dec 2024

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Kids Club Nativity (with robot)

Maldon Kids Club Christmas Concert was absolute pandemonium, according to the coordinator of the event, Reverend Darcy Vaughan. The usually unflappable Rev. Darcy was challenged in every direction; the play featured 25 kids and a pony. “It was...

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18 Dec 2024

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Maldon twinkles - for Christmas

Residents in Maldon have created some beautiful light displays for their homes and gardens this Christmas. It requires setting out quite late, since sundown occurs close to 9pm at this time of year, but on hot days it is a lovely time for a walk...

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18 Dec 2024

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Shining students rewarded

The Southern Cross Lodge Maldon has once again donated two Citizenship Awards to two grade 5 students who always display our school values, are connected with the community and are genuinely great citizens. These scholarships were first awarded in...

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18 Dec 2024

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Worth a try: rides for residents

The group of riders known as Maldon Cycling has raised funds to purchase a trishaw for the residents of Mountview Nursing Home at Maldon Hospital, who are enjoying the opportunity to view the local neighbourhood at cycling pace. “The original goal...

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18 Dec 2024

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It’s the silly season! But seriously ...

Why do we call this the Silly Season? Partly because the title gives us permission to let go a little and relax after a busy, bustling and stressful year. We might get silly with indulgences, parties and gifts at Christmas. And isn’t it ridiculous...

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18 Dec 2024

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Proposed quarry: are we asking the right questions?

Close to 50 people crammed into the supper room at Baringhup Hall last Thursday 5 December to attend an information session about the proposed quarry at Blue Hills. Staff from Mawsons Concrete and Quarries, the company behind the proposal, presented...

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11 Dec 2024

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Fire ready: plan to make a plan

When Doreen Raven presented an information session at Maldon CFA on Tuesday 26 November, she provided enough great information for multiple articles (see also last week’s paper). Amongst all the knowledge and hints and tips is a running theme...

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11 Dec 2024

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New sporting asset for all

Representatives from Maldon Football Netball Club, Maldon Tennis Club and Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) joined Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards on Monday 9 December for the official opening of a new sports facility in Maldon. The Bill...

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11 Dec 2024

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Use your noodle: head to the movies with MGM

The final film in the 2024 program for Maldon Golden Movies (MGM) is a movie that everyone says is fantastic, but nobody knows where to watch it. Rarely streaming and nearly impossible to find on DVD, Tampopo is a Japanese classic that you must...

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11 Dec 2024

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Christmas Community Lunch

It’s a wonderful Wednesday event: the Maldon Community Lunch. Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters popped in to enjoy a delicious meal with community members and was heartily welcomed. Lynn McShanag and her fantastic team of volunteers put...

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11 Dec 2024

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Community heart-starter for Baringhup

Loddon House Holiday Park now houses an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) thanks to a generous donation from Maryborough Lions Club. The unit was installed on Wednesday 4 December and Maryborough Lions Club President Jennifer Johnson popped in...

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11 Dec 2024

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Mountain yarns

A talk by Professor Barry Golding about the First Nations history of Mount Tarrengower attracted a large and engaged audience at Maldon Community Centre on Sunday 8 December. The event was one of a number of talks about the hills featured in his new...

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11 Dec 2024

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Maldon Pool opens

The 2024-25 pool season opens this Saturday afternoon 7 December until Monday 10 March 2025, so come and join us for a summer of fun. It all kicks off with The Y providing an inflatable play station this Sunday 8 December, between 3 – 5pm. The...

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04 Dec 2024

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Fire Essentials session: it’s in the name

There are various ways to stay up to date with fire warnings. Attendees recommended ABC Radio and KLFM radio (tune into 96.5 or 106.3) which is an official emergency broadcast station. Doreen strongly recommended that residents do not wait for...

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04 Dec 2024

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Merry and Bright in Maldon

Maldon Shopping Spree on Thursday 28 November, organised by Maldon Primary School, was a fun, festive evening and a perfect opportunity to think about giving while having a great time. Many of the Main and High Street traders spilled onto the...

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04 Dec 2024

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Council tree removal causes surprise

Residents have been caught unawares by the removal of trees on Council land in a move that seems contrary to an approved planning permit. The trees sat outside the boundary of a vacant property at 1 Union Street that was sold in 2022 and has been...

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04 Dec 2024

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Flour Power!

Maldon Bakery was selected winner of a 2024 Golden Plate Award in the Unlicensed Café or Bakery section at a gala dinner on Monday 2 December. Maldon Bakery always rises to the occasion with its magnificent baked goods, served with a smile in...

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04 Dec 2024