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Know your local – Brian Fitzgerald
Born and raised in Shepparton, Brian joined the Army when he was just 16-years-old ... After returning to Australia and a couple of postings as a Major, Brian was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel before becoming Commanding Officer in March 1992 - Sixth Signalman Regiment in Simpson Barracks in Melbourne. Brian and his men were then sent on a secondment mission to Cambodia to assist the defence force with communications after a United Nations intervention.
Radio Waves hit Harcourt
On ANZAC Day the Harcourt Bowling Club was crowded with people from community radio for the celebration of the sector’s 40th birthday and launch of a new commemorative book, Radio Waves. The Bendigo region’s community radio service began from the Harcourt railway station building on ANZAC Day, 25 April 1982. From those beginnings, it grew to the media force it is today, with four operating stations, PhoenixFM, KLFM, FreshFM and MainFM.
Rain, hail or shine
Despite the constant drizzle of rain, the Maldon Easter Parade was a smashing hit. Large crowds huddled under historic awnings watching the colourful entrants as they braved the wet weather to cheers from onlookers.
Worker shortages hitting small businesses hard
Since the beginning of the pandemic, small businesses have been amongst the hardest hit, and unfortunately, for many businesses across central Victoria, the continued effects of COVID are still being felt. Annette Larsen, owner and Chef at Harcourt Produce and General Store, told the Times, “We have been short-staffed for almost a year."
New sensory garden at Maldon Hospital
With the plantings now in place, residents enjoy walking around the central garden bed. They sit and enjoy hearing the water falling in the water tank feature. They hear the sounds of insects and birds, smell the aromatic plants, watch the various patterns of foliage from different plants, and feel the textures of leaves.
Huge increase in gold production
Kaiser Reef Limited (ASX: KAU) saw a further increase in gold production of 45% over the previous quarter that delivered a positive cash flow of $1.8M. This major turning point in Kaiser’s A1 mine (located 300km east of Maldon) has ratified the significant effort made by the team to unlock the potential in this high-grade gold mine.
Harcourt Produce and General Store
The Harcourt Produce and General Store serves delicious coffee, freshly baked pies, pastries and salads using fresh herbs and vegetables from the spectacular garden out the back.
25 years of vintage engines
There was a great turnout to Muckleford’s Annual Vintage Engine Rally last weekend. Engine enthusiasts were treated to displays of vintage engines, model engines and other memorabilia.
