Weekly update - Friday 27 March 2026

Published on 20 March 2026

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DRAFT COUNCIL BUDGET

Our Draft Budget for 2026-27 is now available for the community to view and provide feedback.

It identifies $3.2 million in savings to counter low revenue growth, rate capping and rising expenses.

Feedback is open now until 5pm, Thursday 16 April 2026.

To read the 2026-27 Draft Budget and to provide feedback, visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/budget

Copies are also available at our Customer Service Centre and Maryborough Library.

Submissions can be made using the online form or in writing by email to mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au or delivered to 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.

To ensure submissions are valid, please include your name, postal address, email address (if submitting online) and a contact phone number.

Submitters will also need to indicate on their submissions if they would like to speak at a special budget hearing on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

WE’RE LISTENING

We’re inviting residents to provide feedback on our Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029.

Between August and September last year, 90 community members shared their views through surveys and in-person feedback sessions, helping to shape the draft Plan.

Through this process community shared with us concerns around responsible pet ownership, particularly relating to roaming cats and dogs.

In response, Council has developed a draft Plan that aims to address these issues while supporting a safe, respectful, and balanced community for both pet owners and non-pet owners.

To read or download the draft Plan and have your say visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/dogsandcats

GOLDFIELDS RESERVOIR

Our Operations team began upgrade works at Goldfields Reservoir this week, taking advantage of low water levels. Please note sections of the walking track will be closed at times over the next four weeks.

A section of the dam, along the Derby Road side of the Reservoir, will be raised to stabilise and level the bank.  Saplings, low branches and overgrown bush will be cleaned up along the track, though no established trees will need removal.

Rocks will be added to the dam wall, the walking track will be re-gravelled and seating will be replaced.

Making the dam wall higher will make the reservoir safer for community use and will keep the dam wall strong and reliable for years to come.

This project is part of the Victoria Government’s stabilisation and safety upgrades for dams across the state.

ARTIST TALK

To coincide with the exhibition Pretty Much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg, the artist will speak about his practice, the works in his exhibition and the stories behind them, and give a painting demonstration that will give you insight into the processes and techniques he uses.

Join us at Central Goldfields Art Gallery for a free event this Sunday 29 March at 2pm – all welcome, refreshments provided and no booking is required.

Pretty Much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg is on exhibition until 17 May. For further information visit: www.centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au 

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

• Operations Officer (Depot)
• Service Design Lead – Statutory Planning
• Property Officer
• Facilities Management Officer
• Coordinator Strategic Property and Facilities Management
• Site Operations Energy Breakthrough
• 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