Weekly update - Friday 10 April 2026

Published on 09 April 2026

Council News - Friday 10 April, 2026(PDF, 3MB)

PLANNING FOR TALBOT’S FUTURE

The Talbot Futures project, including a sewerage scheme for the township, has been identified as having many benefits including the health and safety of Talbot residents and population and economic growth.

To learn more about the project, Talbot residents are invited to a Community Conversation event on Thursday 30 April, 7pm at the Talbot Hall.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Council’s advocacy for government funding to implement the Talbot Futures project
• Talbot Structure Plan update
• Talbot Sewerage Scheme update from Central Highlands Water

After presentations are made, there will be a Q&A session.

For more information visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/talbotfutures

TINY TOWNS FUNDING

Ramping up 

A $16,000 upgrade is underway at the Wareek Hall, including a new accessibility ramp, improved security, and exterior repairs. The project is jointly funded by the Victorian Government, Council and the Wareek Hall Committee. 

Re-stumping works

A contract has been awarded for the re-stumping of the ANA Hall. The $100,000 project is jointly funded by the Victorian Government, Council and the Committee of Management.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Our first week of school holiday activities has been a great success, with plenty more planned for next week.

There are Pirate Craft sessions at both the Maryborough and Dunolly libraries on Tuesday 14 April, activities at the Toy Library, or you can join a field trip to Paddys Ranges on Thursday 16 April.

You can also visit HONK! Untitled Goose Exhibition at the Gallery, read the new StoryWalk at Phillips Gardens, explore the Visitor Centre, or get active using the free equipment available at our Sports Equipment Libraries in both Dunolly and Maryborough. There are also netball and basketball skills sessions hosted by Healthy Loddon Campaspe.

For full details visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/easterfun

HAVE YOUR SAY

Draft Budget 2026-2027

Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback on the Draft Budget 2025–2026.

With 110+ submissions, keeping transfer stations open is the clear theme.

It's quick and easy to have your say with feedback invited until 5pm, Thursday 16 April.

Visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/budget

We are also inviting feedback on:

• Draft Customer Charter: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/customercharter
• Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/dogsandcats

GILLIES STREET ROADWORKS

Works to upgrade Gillies Street in Maryborough – between Barr and Carrick Streets – will commence Monday, 13 April.

The project is funded by the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery program and will be delivered by Council’s Roads crew and Centre State Asphalting.

The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete – weather permitting.

Detours will be in place for the duration of the works to ensure the safety of both works crews and road users.

POSITIONS VACANT

Ready for your next career move? Explore our current job vacancies and apply today:

• VicRoads Customer Service Officer and Licence Tester
• Service Design Lead - Statutory Planning
• Coordinator Health and Safety

Visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/careers

TENDERS

Tender documents can be downloaded from Vendor Panel, accessible at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders