Weekly update - Friday 16 May 2025

Published on 16 May 2025

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BATS HANGING AROUND

We’ve received expert advice that the large numbers of flying foxes in Phillips Gardens are unlikely to remain in the area.

Following an extended period of dry weather deep into autumn, the chatty chaps like our green parks with ample water nearby. As food supplies diminish they are expected to move on.

• They are protected wildlife and should not be interfered with – penalties apply
• They eat nectar, pollen, blossom and fruit, and help regenerate native forests
• They host some diseases which can be transmitted to people and should not be handled

We’re designing signage for the Gardens to help our community appreciate this beautiful native species.

For further information visit:

www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/flying-foxes

FEEDBACK INVITED

Community feedback on the following items closes next Thursday, 22 May:

• Draft Budget
• Draft Revenue and Rating Plan
• Princes Park Grandstand concept designs
• Draft Play Space Strategy

To read the documents and provide feedback visit:

www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

ROADWORK WARNING

The junction of Clarendon Street, Palmerston Street and Dundas Road is currently being upgraded as part of the TAC Safe Roads and Streets Program.

The project includes construction of a splitter island on Dundas Road, banning of the right turn movement out of Palmerston Street and realignment of footpaths and road narrowing.

Our Roads and Works crew requests that drivers avoid using the intersection and follow diversion and speed limit signs. Compliance with temporary signage for roadwork safety is not optional – it’s the law.

ENERGY SAVINGS FOR RENTERS

This week we launched our Home Energy Empowerment Program helping to answer your questions about draughtproofing, insulating, heat pumps, solar/battery systems and many more energy efficiency topics.

The program continues with a live lunch and learn online session ‘Energy Efficiency for Renters’ this Monday19 May from 12.30 to 1.15pm, covering:

• what upgrades you can make to a rental property
• your rights as a renter
• how to get on the cheapest energy rates
• how to access financial assistance
• §optimise your space with simple solutions for better comfort

The lunch and learn is free to join, or can be joined at a live screening in Mill House, 88-90 Burke St, Maryborough.

To see the full program of events and book in visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/EmPower  or call our Customer Service Centre on 5461 0610.  

PET REGISTRATIONS

A reminder that animal registrations were due Thursday 10 April.

Please let us know if you no longer have your pet, or if for some reason you have not received your pet’s renewal.

There are big discounts for de-sexed cats and dogs, with further discounts for pensioners. Registration helps us return your pet easily if lost. Fines up to $400 apply for unregistered pets.

You can pay your renewal online using BPAY, by phone on 5461 0610 or visit our Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.

For further information, including the form for a new registration visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/RegisterYourPet

IMPOUNDED LIVESTOCK

Council has impounded six dorper breed sheep, five ewes and one ram, found on Avoca Road, Amherst early this year. They are white bodied with black heads.

These livestock must be collected and expenses paid by Friday 23 May at 4pm, or they will be dealt with under the provisions of the Livestock Act 1994.

For more information contact our Compliance Coordinator Elizabeth Vaughan on 5461 0610 or email :  elizabeth.vaughan@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

FLU CLINIC TODAY

Our 2025 influenza vaccination program continues today, Friday 16 May with a flu clinic at the Community Hub, Maryborough between 1.30pm and 5pm.

Bookings are not required but if you do prefer to make a time or wish to discuss the vaccine, please contact our Immunisation team on 0428 894 724.

The influenza vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program for many in the community, while a fee of $20 applies for others. For further information visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/immunisation

LAST QUARTER

A reminder to ratepayers who pay by quarterly instalment that their final instalment for this financial year is due by 31 May.

If you are experiencing difficulty with payments, please contact our Customer Service Centre at the earliest opportunity.

For more information including payment options, visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/payingyourrates

CLEAN COMPOST

Only organic waste like food scraps and garden clippings should go in your green bin. When it's free from rubbish and recyclables, your organics can be turned into nutrient-rich compost instead of costly landfill.

• No plastic bags
• No packaging
• No cans or bottles

Let’s keep it clean so we can give back to the earth. A small act makes a big impact.

Learn more: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/sorted

KINDER REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten in 2026 will open on Monday 2 June.

To find out which kindergarten is best suited to your child we encourage you to head along to the kindergarten open days:

• Dunolly Kindergarten: Wednesday 21 May, 2.30 to 4.30pm
• Goldfields Family Centre: Wednesday 21 May, 4 to 6pm
• TL Stone Kindergarten: Friday 23 May, 3 to 5pm
• Californian Gully: Thursday 29 May, 2.30 to 4.30pm
• A.G. Leech: Friday 30 May, 2.30 to 4pm

You can book a tour for Roseberry House (Inkerman Street, Maryborough) and Back Creek Kinder (Talbot) or find further information about all our kinders by visiting:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment

POSITIONS VACANT

For our current career opportunities, please visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies

TENDERS

Tender documents can be downloaded from Vendor Panel, accessible via Council's website: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders