Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Bob Dabb’s Gate. Here’s the (true) story. Many years ago, I lived in Maldon- a little town in Central Victoria. I was about 26 years old at the time. I loved the community there- lots of young people- hippies really- who were building mud brick houses and renovating old miners’ cottages and having babies. Before…
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Class of 24 – front (l-R) Loz, Stevo, Nancy, Katrine, Elizabeth, Viv and Slats Back (l-R) Mike, Lynette and Tony. After 13 years and over 600 broadcasts with the In Maldon Today (IMT) radio program, I am calling it a day and retiring. The show will go on in 2026 under the leadership of Katrine…
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Ian Slattery. Today, Slats and Nancy will preside over what’s left of the unruly IMT team as they celebrate Christmas in their own peculiar way, with jokes and stories of past Christmas experiences. There will even be a mouth watering Christmas Cake recipe to contemplate cooking. Last Friday 12 December, was the last IMT for…
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June and Rocky wish us a HATTY XMAS! Locals June and Rocky have been playing around with their huge collection of hats for a Christmas greeting to share with the community. They say: “We Wish You a ‘HATTY XMAS’ (and we didn’t use them all).” Thanks for the kind wishes!
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Brunsy and Shane at Newstead Bowls Club. Founded by Cameron Ryan and Shane Hafner in October 2022, Bowl For Your Lives (BFYL) is a proactive mental health initiative born from personal experience. Both former police officers have faced the challenges of PTSD firsthand throughout their careers. In search of healing, they discovered the unexpectedly powerful…
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And the winner is Steve! He was in 7 teams that won, closely followed by Carole. On Sunday 14 December, the sociable Piste Artistes gathered at Barb’s lovely place to celebrate another year of fun and games on the Penny School piste. The current form of the game was codified in 1907 or 1910 in…
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The Man Who Sued God. Maldon Golden Movies has chosen a fun and light-hearted movie to round off our 2025 season. The inimitable Billy Connolly stars in the 2001 Australian comedy, The Man Who Sued God. It also features a predominantly Australian cast including Judy Davis, Colin Friels, John Howard and Wendy Hughes. Billy Connolly…
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Ann Bolton. Today Elizabeth and Ann will present a show with a difference. There is no guest and the hosts will be having a conversation about music and its creators with a particular focus on jazz and folk. Expect music with a difference – as well as a few old favourites. Last Friday 5 December,…
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More lifestyle property owners are choosing to live with wildlife instead of stock for financial and environmental benefits. Friendly Fencing: An Overlooked Crisis We Can Actually Fix We’ve all seen the carnage on our roads – the grim tally of wildlife struck by cars as development rapidly sprawls and safe wildlife crossings lag behind. But…
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New York Cheesecake – yum! Cafe Maldon has become a favourite meeting spot for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re after a hearty breakfast, a light snack, or something sweet to go with your coffee, this charming cafe delivers it all with a personal touch. Owner Karen brings years of hospitality experience and a deep…
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