Maldon
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Big clouds and back roads
Eve Lamb Art lovers can expect plenty of big clouds and back roads in the new upcoming solo exhibition by acclaimed Castlemaine painter, David Moore. Soon to launch at Maldon’s Cascade Art Gallery, Moore’s upcoming exhibition is descriptively entitled Central Victorian Landscape Paintings by David Moore and features more than 60 new works painted by…
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Of love and loss
Talented Maldon classical guitarist Clancy McLeod is set to perform an intimate show at the magnificent Mica Grange at Sutton Grange later this month. The show comes just weeks after his stellar performance at the Maldon In Winter Festival. The award-winning ‘rising star’ plays a program of music exploring a deep love and loss for…
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Poles add spring to walkers’ steps
Eve Lamb The weather may be making many feel Nordic lately, but for an increasing number of local souls that’s a good thing. In fact Nordic pole walking seems to really have hit its stride in both Castlemaine and Maldon with many keen locals picking up the poles and joining the warming weekly walking program…
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Inquiry examines impact of incarceration
The far-reaching benefits of a program providing vital connection between incarcerated parents and their children has been highlighted in a submission to a Legislative Council inquiry. Friends of Castlemaine Library representatives made the submission to the inquiry examining the impact of parental incarceration on children. FOCAL’s submission addressed the positive impacts of its Read-Along Dads/Mums…
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Nordic pole walking expands
Local nordic pole walking classes have really hit their stride, proving so popular they’re now being offered in Castlemaine, Harcourt, Newstead and Maldon. Volunteers have recently had their qualifications updated by the Nordic Academy and as a result are enthusiastic to offer this opportunity in more locations across Mount Alexander Shire. Healthy Heart of Victoria…
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Maldon’s dark side
Maldon will host the inaugural Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas this July. Plans for the new festival, part of the Maldon in Winter series, were launched this month and will celebrate the dark side of the goldfields with performances, tours, themed food experiences, conversations on dark topics and a range of strange and unforgettable…
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Drivers trapped in two accidents
Castlemaine SES unit was called out to rescue people trapped in vehicles at two separate incidents within 36 hours of each other over the weekend. At 14.08pm last Friday, the unit was called to an accident on Harcourt-Sutton Grange Road where a man had become trapped after his car rolled onto its side. SES volunteers…
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Normie Rowe ‘Under the Stars’
Australian music legend Normie Rowe is set to return to Maldon later this month to play his second SteamPacket ‘Under the Stars’ gig. Speaking to the Express from the Gold Coast late last week, the incomparable singer, performer and actor said after the challenges of COVID he was looking forward to returning to his home state for…
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Celebrating Indigenous heritage
Eve Lamb The Aboriginal story of two local landmarks is being recorded and shared via a new public mural being created by local Indigenous artist Daikota Nelson. Castlemaine business Cream Town has commissioned the Dja Dja Wurrung woman to create the new mural to adorn an otherwise nondescript corrugated iron wall lining its courtyard and…
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“You’d better call a paramedic!”
A Maldon grandfather received the shock of his life when he asked his local newsagent who had won the town’s $2.5 million TattsLotto prize, only to discover it was him! The man held one of eight division one winning entries across Australia in TattsLotto draw 4233, drawn Saturday. “You’re not going to tell me I’ve…
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Near-miss scare on railway line
Victorian Goldfields Railway crews were left in shock following a near miss between a train and a child on the railway line on October 31. About 4.45pm on the Sunday, the crew of the train operating from Castlemaine to Maldon saw four young children on the rail corridor about 100 metres from the Midland Highway…
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Maldon youth camp seeks support
Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp is seeking support to develop a series of youth mental health programs. For 30 years the camp, which has a base in Maldon, has provided learning opportunities for vulnerable and at-risk youths through programs that foster personal development, learning, leadership and trust. Now the camp is developing a program to…