Weekly update - Friday 13 November 2026
Published on 13 November 2026
2026 ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH
Get ready Maryborough!
Excitement is building as Energy Breakthrough, Maryborough’s biggest event, returns to Princes Park next week, running from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 November 2026.
To enable the safe delivery of the event, road closures are now in place.
Visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ebroadclosures2026
STATUTORY COUNCIL MEETING
A Statutory Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 18 November at 6pm in the Council Chamber at the Maryborough Town Hall.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.
The agenda is available to view at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
The meeting is open to the community to attend and will also be livestreamed to our website at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
YOU’RE INVITED!
Join Lexton artist Jayne Newgreen at Central Goldfields Art Gallery this Saturday, 14 November, at 2pm for the opening of Mapping Truth.
Discover intricate woven textile works transforming old maps into beautiful, layered artworks that explore place, memory and our connection to the landscape.
Entry is free. Everyone is welcome.
For more info: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/mappingtruth
RATES REMINDER
If you pay your 2026–2027 rates by instalment, you should have received your second instalment notice by now.
Instalment two payments are due Monday 30 November 2026.
Need another copy of your notice? Contact Council’s Rates team on 5461 0610 or email mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au.
Our Rates team is happy to help in person, over the phone or by email with payment options, rates and property enquiries, and checking your current balance.
ROADSIDE SLASHING PROGRAM
Council's annual roadside slashing program will commence from 23 November and is expected to take around 10 to 14 days to complete. The program covers 327 kilometres of sealed roads and 319 kilometres of unsealed road.
HAVE YOUR SAY
We are inviting community feedback on three draft policies designed to strengthen transparency, fairness and consistency in the management of leasing Council land, hiring community facilities and managing the sale and acquisition of land.
Feedback is invited until Thursday 19 November. To read the policies and provide feedback visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/propertyandfacilitypolicies
CURRENT STAFF REPLACEMENTS
Ready for your next career move? We are currently recruiting for:
- Coordinator Statutory Planning
- Safety and Return to Work Officer
Visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/careers