Friday 3 November 2023
Published on 03 November 2023
REPORT ENDORSED
The 2022-2023 Annual Report was adopted by Council at a Special Council Meeting earlier this week.
The document not only provides detailed financial and performance information but also a snapshot of Council’s achievements and highlights.
To read the document visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/annualreport
CONTAINER CASH
Central Goldfields has two locations for receiving the specially marked containers for the Victorian Government’s new, Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
From 1 November, the scheme provides a refund of 10c per eligible item. Containers do not need to be washed, but they must not be crushed.
Local companies in our Shire, Asteria Services and Waste Recyclers of Victoria Pty Ltd, have been selected to provide the local, over-the-counter deposit services on behalf of the network operator Visy:
64-68 Nelson Street, Maryborough: Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
Waste Recyclers of Victoria:
12 Madmans Lane Flagstaff: Wednesday to Saturday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
For further information, visit: www.cdsvic.org.au
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Do you know a young person aged 10 to 25 years of age who has made a positive contribution to our Central Goldfields community?
Young people helping out at weekend sport, achieving at school or work, volunteering, or any other community contribution that would otherwise go unrecognised, could be eligible for an award.
Nominate for this year's YouthFest Awards. You can nominate as many young people as you want to on your phone, computer, or by downloading the form.
Nominations close Sunday 12 November 2023 at 5pm.
Visit: https://engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/youthfest
SKATE’N’SCOOT
A call out to local young people. Join us for free weekly skate and scooter workshops at the Maryborough Skate and Scooter Park for the next six weeks. The sessions are for all abilities, even those trying out for the first time. You can attend any of the sessions.
Sessions: Every Thursday to 14 December
Time: 5 to 5.45pm each week
Where: Maryborough Skate & Scooter Park, Lake Road, near Lake Victoria
Equipment: Supplied
Bookings: Essential
Visit: www.trybooking.com/CMNBZ
The workshops are being delivered in partnership with Healthy Loddon Campaspe and Sports Focus to help encourage local youth to be more active, more often.
IMMUNISATIONS
Seniors
The new shingles vaccine is now available for free from Central Goldfields Shire's Immunisation Service for our seniors and other vulnerable groups:
- people aged 65 years and older
- First Nations people aged 50 years and older
- immunocompromised people aged 18 years and older with some medical conditions
The meningococcal ACWY vaccine is free for all Central Goldfields students in year 10 aged from 14 to 16 years through school-based immunisation programs.
However, young people who have not received the vaccine can use Council’s Immunisation Service to catch up.
The vaccine is free for young people up to 19 years of age.
A reminder that our free immunisation sessions in Dunolly and Talbot finish for the year in November:
TALBOT: Talbot ANA Hall, corner of Heales and Ballarat Streets, 8.15 to 10am Thursday 16 November
DUNOLLY: Senior Citizens Club, 21 Bull Street, 10am to 11.30 Wednesday 22 November
Sessions throughout the Shire are free, for all vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program.
Book your vaccinations by calling: 0428 894 724
For more info visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/immunisation
PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Council’s Customer Service Centre, VicRoads, Maryborough Regional Library, Goldfields Family Centre and Depot/Pound will be closed on Tuesday, 7 November for the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday.
The Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre will remain open from 9am to 5pm. Waste services will also function normally.
A reminder that our free green waste disposal period starts this weekend, from 4 November to Tuesday, 14 November. Green waste can be left at Carisbrook, Dunolly and Talbot transfer stations. We encourage residents to take advantage of the free period to prepare their properties for the upcoming fire season.
The Central Goldfields Shire after-hours service will operate as normal.
Urgent issues relating to the following areas can be reported to:
• Council Infrastructure - 0419 005 577
• Animal Control - 0407 508 448
• Aged & Disability Services - 0418 571 109
ART OPENING
Central Goldfields Art Gallery is celebrating its latest exhibition Echo in the Hollow, featuring the work of Tiffany Titshall.
Mayor Cr Grace La Vella will open the exhibition this Sunday, 5 November at 2pm. Our community and visitors to the region are welcome to attend.
Tiffany’s work is inspired by biyal – the Dja Dja Wurrung term for “Red River Gums” found around her home near Majorca. Her exhibition is open until February 2024.
Entry is free and light refreshments will be provided.
Central Goldfields Art Gallery – 1 Neill Street, Maryborough in the historic Old Fire Station.
Visit: https://centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au
TENDERS
Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below. Tender documents can be downloaded from eProcure, accessible via Council’s website: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders
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Tender Description
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Closes
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G1838-2023
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CGSC Roadside Slashing Project
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12noon 08/11/2023
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