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Presence at Christmas

Ian Grindley with the junior players of Maldon Brass Band will be playing Carols in the Park on Saturday. Photo courtesy Rob Leeson. Lay down your phones! Quit the internet and avoid anti-social media! Christmas is a time to be present, enjoy the moment and be grateful for small pleasures (mangoes in season, baby magpies…

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Gold mine conversations continue

Gold mine conversations continue. Conversations continue in the community following the announcement by Kaiser Reef Ltd that, due to the rising value of gold, the company will restart mining and processing of materials from the Union Hill Mine. It also intends to refurbish the Union Hill ‘decline’ (underground mine), commence underground drilling and also undertake…

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Fast and furious

Anne-Maree McComb lost her roof and verandah during the wild storm in Maldon on Saturday 13 December. Photo used with permission. An intense and devastating storm hit Central Victoria on Saturday 13 December and cast a weird yellow light, thrashing tree branches to the ground while overwhelming gutters and drains. Folks across Facebook compared their…

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Kids Club nativity fun

The Maldon Kids Club put on another unique Nativity Play for Christmas. It was a little bit of mayhem and a whole lot of Maldon when the Kids Club Nativity Play took to the stage at the Holy Trinity Church in Maldon on Wednesday 10 December. There were the expected main characters (Mary, Joseph, Baby…

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Young people travel free from 1 January

2026 Youth Myki Card designed by Charlie, 11 years old, Essendon. The new Youth myki is now available to purchase online on the Transport Victoria website to offer free travel for all passengers aged under 18 across the public transport network from the start of next year. The Youth myki will also be available to…

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Budget Update to ESVF

The protest earlier this year. The State Government released its Budget Update on Friday 5 December, with Premier Jacinta Allan announcing that there will not be an increase to the amount collected for the contentious Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. A statement from Ms Allan said: “As part of the update, the Government also announced…

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Beehive project update

The metal cap installed as part of works at Maldon’s Beehive Chimney. (photo provided by Parks Victoria). Locals have noticed in the past week that the scaffolding has come down around the Maldon Beehive Chimney, so the TT contacted Parks Victoria to ask for an update. A Parks Victoria spokesperson said the project was nearly…

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Thank You (New Year, new price)

Coconut enjoys Christmas fashion but prefers food from Carnegie Deli. The Tarrangower Times wishes readers a calm and peaceful festive season, knowing that it can come with mixed or heightened feelings for many people and pets. Whether you are trimming a tree or lighting candles, sharing gifts or preparing a feast; we hope it is…

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