Friday 24 November 2023
Published on 24 November 2023
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Central Goldfields Shire’s new Mayor Cr Liesbeth Long (Flynn Ward) was officially elected for 12 months at a Statutory Meeting on Tuesday evening.
We extend our thanks and congratulate our outgoing Mayor Cr Grace La Vella for her leadership, dedication and contribution to Council over the past 12 months.
November Council Meeting
The November Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 28 November at 6pm.
The meeting will be held in-person at the Community Hub in Maryborough and is open to the community to attend.
The meeting will also be livestreamed to Council’s Facebook page and a video will be available following the meeting.
To view the agenda for the Ordinary Meeting next Tuesday, or to view the video of Mayor Cr Liesbeth Long’s election visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
PET BONUS
You can protect your pet and help reduce the population of stray and unwanted cats and dogs in our Shire.
In partnership with Maryborough Veterinary Practice and the Victorian Government, we are offering a substantial discount package which includes:
- Discount pet desexing
- Micro-chipping
- Registration of your pet
This opportunity is for a limited time, so be sure to check your eligibility. Visit our Customer Service Centre at 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough or visit:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/desexing
JOIN IN THE FUN!
Join in the fun festival atmosphere and activities in the Energy Breakthrough ‘EB Central’ area, between Princes Park Oval and Earl Street on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 November from 10am to 8pm each day.
In partnership with Scouts Victoria, Transurban, Toyota, FReeZA and more there will be plenty of FREE interactive, educational and active displays and activities for the whole family to enjoy:
- Robotics
- Smoothie bike
- New Toyota Hydrogen car on display
- Community group displays and activities and much more.
- FReeZA Chill Out Zone: Chill out and enjoy some quiet time in EB Central with outdoor games and KIT Van. Disc golf activities hosted by Sports Focus
- Free live music: Saturday 25 November enjoy entertainment from local bands between 11am and 8pm
We hope to see you there!
For details visit: www.eb.org.au
HAVE YOUR SAY
Local Law Review
The Local Law covers a range of diverse topics from unsightly land, fire safety, animals, roadside, reserves and footpath trading to planting on nature strips and building sites.
It empowers Council to respond to local issues and protect public and private space as well as the community’s health and safety.
Under the Local Government Act we are required to review our Local Law every 10 years and this process is now underway.
You are invited to help shape our local laws and you can find out more and get involved via the following ways:
- Online: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/your-local-law
- Attend an in-person pop-up information session
- Collect a hard copy survey from our Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street or Maryborough Regional Library
- Request to have our Local Laws team contact you to discuss further –
Email: LocalLaws@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
Feedback is open until 5pm, Friday 22 December
In-person pop-up information sessions:
- Monday 27 November - 10am to 1pm at Goldfields Shopping Complex, Maryborough
- Tuesday 28 November - 11am to 1:30pm at Dunolly Bakery
- Wednesday 29 November - 11:30am to 1:30pm at Carisbrook Post Office, 5pm to 7pm at Goldfields Shopping Complex, Maryborough
- Thursday 30 November - 10am to 12noon at Goldfields Shopping Complex, Maryborough, 2pm to 4pm at Maryborough Post Office
- Friday 1 December - 11am to 1pm at Talbot Post Office Precinct
Events Strategy
We know community events are important to our whole Shire. To help us understand how we can better support our existing events, and explore ways to attract new events, we are inviting residents, visitors, venue operators and event organisers to complete a short survey.
The survey is open until Wednesday, 13 December and can be completed via the project webpage: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/events
Maryborough Heritage Review
Council plays an important role in protecting the magnificent heritage that has been left to our community by past generations. We try to strike a balance between using the Central Goldfields Planning Scheme to protect places of heritage significance, without unduly restricting what people can do with their property.
During 2023, a review of the Heritage Overlay that covers a large portion of Maryborough has been conducted. The review found that the overlay, known as HO206, covers too large an area and includes many places that are not of heritage significance. It is proposed that HO206 be replaced with a number of smaller heritage precincts and places, with clear descriptions of what should be protected and guidelines on how to do this. In some areas it is proposed that the Heritage Overlay be removed altogether.
Affected property owners and others interested in Maryborough’s heritage are invited to consider the study report and proposed changes to the overlay. Feedback is welcome until 13 December.
For further information:
Daisy Hill
Over the past year, residents of Daisy Hill have worked with Paddys Ranges Ward Councillor, Chris Meddows Taylor and our Council staff to prepare a plan for the future for their community.
This draft plan is now available for the Daisy Hill community to make final comments and suggestions. You can provide feedback by:
- Online: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/daisyhillplan
- Email: Kylie.Long@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au, or obtain a hard copy
- All feedback needs to be submitted by 13 December 2023.
Destination Management Plan
Central Goldfields Shire in partnership with Loddon and Mount Alexander Shires and the City of Greater Bendigo, is developing a Destination Management Plan and Local Area Action Plan, to guide the future directions for tourism development across the region and in our Shire.
If you have a passion for tourism in Central Goldfields and our wider region, have your say in Bendigo Regional Tourism's survey. Survey closes Monday 27 November 2023 at 5pm.
Visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/industry-community-groups
YOUNG ARTISTS
Our young artists will be celebrated this afternoon, with the official opening of Emergent, Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s latest exhibition.
Emergent presents the diverse year’s work of local VCE students from Highview College and Maryborough Education Centre, including design, sculpture, short films, painting and graphic art.
Refreshments are provided and student families, friends and the community are welcome to attend from 4pm to 6pm, no booking required. Emergent will exhibit until Sunday, 10 December.
Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Old Fire Station, 1 Neill St Maryborough. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am-4pm, free entry.
For further information visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/emergent
POSITIONS VACANT
For career opportunities, please see our advertisement in
today’s paper or visit:
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies
TENDERS
Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below.
Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders