Congratulations to everyone involved in hosting the inaugural Pride Festival in Maryborough on Saturday 28 January.
The Festival was possible thanks to funding from the Victorian Government's Pride Events and Festivals Fund 2022-23, as well as Council.
The way aged care services are provided is changing
The Commonwealth Government's current reform of aged care is introducing significant changes to the funding and delivery of aged care services, including those services currently delivered by Council.
We want to be best prepared for these reforms by understanding resident and service recipient views on in home and other aged care services.
Community feedback is invited until Friday 17 February via the following ways:
Survey: Clients of Council’s aged care service will receive a hard copy of the survey from their care worker. The survey can also be completed by the wider community by visiting:
Surveys can be returned at Council’s Customer Service Centre (address above) or by mail to Manager Community Services, PO BOX 194, Maryborough, 3465.
In-person: Residents and or a member of their support network can attend an in-person session on Friday 17 February – anytime between 11am to 2pm at the Mill House, 88-90 Burke Street, Maryborough. You can book a free lunch as part of the session on 5461 3185. A private room will be available for people who would prefer to chat one on one.
If you require a hard copy of the survey, or would like to know more, please contact Council’s Manager Community Services Veronica Hutcheson on 5461 0601 or VeronicaH@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
VEC electoral structure review
Two electoral representation advisory panels will be reviewing the electoral structure of 39 local councils over the next 12 months, including the Central Goldfields Shire Council.
From October 2024, all large and small rural shire councils must be structured in the following way:
The panels will consider if Council:
Changes will apply at the next general Council Election in October 2024.
This is your chance to provide your views about the electoral structure that would best support representation in our community.
The VEC are scheduling two online public information sessions on:
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12 noon, Monday 6 February 2023
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6pm, Tuesday 7 February 2023
Submissions open 8 February 2023. For more information and to register for the online information session, visit the VEC website www.vec.vic.org.au
Seeking Information on Flood Damage to Waterways
The flood event of 2022 has been devastating in many ways and to many people. As the recovery process commences, a dedicated Flood Recovery Program and team have been assembled by the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) to start the process of addressing those impacts to the region’s waterways and associated infrastructure.
CMA is currently asking landholders within the flood zone to provide input into the assessment process. If you have noticed any major flood damage to waterways or associated infrastructure, you can report this to the CMA. This might include such things as serious erosion, major blockages, damage to riverside fencing, or extensive loss of vegetation.
To register damage please go to www.bit.ly/cmarepair or call the CMA on 5448 7124 by Wednesday 15 February.
A section of Cotswold Road, Moolort – between Rodborough Road and the Shire Boundary - is currently closed whilst the road is reconstructed.
The $500,000 project is funded by the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery Program.
This section of road will be open to local traffic only, with the works expected to be completed by Friday 31 March – weather depending.
The clean up of Bland and Bucknall Reserves in Carisbrook following the flooding events of late 2023 are continuing.
Crews are now working to remove vegetation and will reinstate the reserves’ footpaths later this month.
The reserves remain closed to the public as these works take place.
We are aware of the damage Corellas are causing to our local parks and sporting grounds.
As Corellas are native, protected birds there are limited actions we can take to reduce their impact. Our Operations team are currently exploring options to deter the birds including a spray that leaves a bitter after taste as well as placing fake predatory bird life on local ovals.
Council is also in contact with the Australian Feral Animal Management Control Board to determine other options.
Skate Park and Scooter Fun
Have you tried out the new Maryborough Skate Park yet?
Have a go with our free Come and Try session featuring music, snacks, and games.
No need to book, just grab your wheels, bring a mate and have some fun from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday 7 February.
Visit the Central Goldfields Youth Facebook page for more information.
Community Art Exhibition artwork drop off day
Central Goldfields Art Gallery has organised an extra “Drop off day” for artists to submit their artwork for the 2023 Community Art Exhibition:
Please drop off artworks to Gallery staff via the Gallery’s back door in Campbell Street with your completed entry form. Forms are available to download from the Gallery website at www.centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au), Maryborough Craft Shop (48 Tuaggra Street) and Central Goldfields Shire Council Customer Service reception (22 Nolan Street).
Small Business Bus on its way
Are you keen to get your business moving? Are you looking to start a small business but not sure how? Do you own a business and new expert advice on how to grow and thrive?
Book in for a 1:1 session with a business expert when the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus comes to the Central Goldfields:
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Maryborough - Phillips Gardens, Alma Street Monday 6 February, 10am to 4pm
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Dunolly - outside Rural Transaction Centre, 109 Broadway Thursday 9 February, 10am to 4pm
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Provision of weekday cleaning services
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Provision of weekend cleaning services
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Specialist Project Services Panel
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Managing Flood Recovery Works for Central Goldfields Shire Council
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Project Management Services – Goldfields Dam Stabilisation
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