Maldon Matters

02/01/2026

Goldfields Medical Hub has confirmed that beginning Monday, Dr Stephen Nieuwoudt will be consulting at its Maldon site, opening up a new appointment day for patients.

Until recently, Stephen was practising at Clarendon Medical Centre in Maryborough, before quitting – adding to the already high turnover of doctors across the town’s medical clinics.

He is now working primarily out of Goldfields Medical Hub in Castlemaine, with the Maldon day added to help support GP services across the surrounding district.

Existing Goldfields Medical Hub patients, along with former patients of Dr Fowler, are welcome to book an appointment and attend the Maldon clinic day.

The clinic has also advised that Dr Liza Prinsloo will be joining Stephen from February, further expanding GP availability across Maldon.

20/12/2025

Weekend windback to May last year, when the Victorian Goldfields Railway’s much-loved J549 finally rolled back into Maldon after 500 long days of restoration! 🚂

The buzz was unreal as Maldon local and veteran VGR driver Paul McDonald brought J home, hauling a full load of 90 grinning passengers who knew they were part of something special! 🖤

Mechanical Manager Tony Llewelyn summed it up best – the train was absolutely packed, the vibes were high, and it felt like the whole town had turned out to welcome her back! 💨

06/12/2025

Maryborough Education Centre’s Prep, B1 and B2 kids recently spent a day rattling along on the Maldon Steam Train! 🚂

23/11/2025

Throwback to July this year, when a real-life knight visited Maldon! ⚔️

02/11/2025

Martin Aquilina has snapped some fantastic photos capturing a few of Maldon’s classic ghost signs – those beautiful old hand-painted advertisements that still cling to the town’s historic brick walls! 🎨

These faded reminders of another era are part of what makes Maldon such a gem – every worn letter tells a story of the shops, trades, and characters that once gave the streets their charm! 🏪

Great work, Martin – keeping history alive one snapshot at a time! 📷

15/10/2025

Tucked away at Porcupine Flat near Maldon sits this hulking reminder of Victoria’s gold rush past – a rare surviving bucket dredge, weathered but proud! ⛏️

A rare surviving bucket dredge at Porcupine Flat, near Maldon Victoria 📸 This fascinating road-side relic is accompanied by a small picnic area with a table and fire pit - a great place to stop in for a picnic lunch while exploring the many historical treasures of Maldon.

12/10/2025

Maldon Pharmacy is now a Terry White Chemmart! 🤮💊

🎶 Speeches, cake and a crowd on the footpath marked the official rebranding of Maldon Pharmacy to Terry White Chemmart last week. Locals, visiting officials and the Pharmacy Guild gathered to hear about expanded services and a refreshed fit-out, but it was pharmacist Gary Leung’s 16 years in town that drew the biggest applause. “No plans to leave,” he told the crowd. “Maldon is a very special place.”

https://www.tarrangowertimes.com.au/new-era-for-maldon-pharmacy/

03/10/2025

Amazing bit of Goldfields history — back in the late 1800s, the Victorian Government set up state-run gold batteries to help miners crush their ore when private options weren’t around. At their peak there were more than 30 of them running across the state, but now just six remain standing as relics of that era. 🔋

28/09/2025

What a legend – 11 years of service with the Maldon CERT and still giving her time to groups like the Museum and Bowling Club. Annette Gilham being named a finalist is the kind of recognition that makes the whole town proud! 🌟

Big applause for Maldon’s own Annette Gillham, who’s been honoured as a finalist in the Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards 👏 With more than 11 years as part of the Maldon Community Emergency Response Team, Annette’s dedication shines through both in emergencies and in her work with local groups like the Maldon Museum and Bowling Club. A well-deserved recognition for someone who puts service to community at the heart of everything she does 🌟 Good on you, Annette!

https://www.tarrangowertimes.com.au/local-cert-leader-honoured/

13/09/2025

A new playground for Maldon! 🛝

Plans for a new playground in Maldon are moving ahead, with Mount Alexander Shire Council allocating $40k for the design stage 🛝📐 The move follows a detailed submission from local parents calling for more inclusive and accessible play spaces. While some community members are curious about the cost, supporters say good design is key to meeting long-term needs. A working group and broader community engagement are expected next.

31/08/2025

Some nice rain in Maldon on Friday afternoon! 🌧️

10/08/2025

Pyney’s Pie Reviews has given Maldon Bakery a great wrap – sounds like they’ve nailed it with the goods! 🥟