Weekly update - Friday 8 May 2026

Published on 08 May 2026

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KINDERGARTEN IN 2027

Registrations for three‑ and four‑year‑old kindergarten will be open Monday 1 June to Friday 26 June, with one form covering all seven kindergartens across the Shire.

With more funded hours available to families in 2027, we encourage you to learn about the additional hours before submitting your registration.

Join us at our Kindergarten Information Session to find out everything you need to know. The session will be held on Friday 15 May, 9am to 3.30pm at Goldfields Shopping Centre (outside Kmart/Coles).

You can also explore your local kindergarten at their upcoming Open Days:

• T.L. Stone Memorial Kindergarten – Monday 11 May: 3 to 4.30pm
• Dunolly Kindergarten – Tuesday 19 May: 2.30 to 4.30pm
• A.G. Leech Kindergarten – Friday 22 May: 2.30 to 4.30pm
• Goldfields Children’s Centre – Saturday 23 May: 10am to 12noon
• Talbot Kindergarten – Wednesday 27 May: 3 to 4.30pm
• Californian Gully Kindergarten – Thursday 28 May: 2.30 to 4.30pm
• Roseberry House Early Learning Centre – Saturday 30 May: 10am to 12noon

For more information, visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment

WORLD HERITAGE BID - INFO SESSION

Community members and local businesses are invited to an information session to hear the latest on the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid — what World Heritage listing means for our region and the opportunities it could bring.

The information session will be held on Thursday 28 May, 2 to 3.30pm at the Maryborough Community Hub, 48 Burns Street. The event is free to attend with light refreshments provided.

Hear from the project team, ask questions, and learn how World Heritage recognition could support local tourism.

For more information and to register visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/WHBinfosession

PRINCES PARK NETBALL COURT

Council is committed to doing everything required to welcome netball back to Princes Park.

As part of this commitment, we’ve been working through the upgrades needed to ensure the Princes Park Netball Court is ready for the MCDFNL 2026 season and finals series.

Council recently met with Netball Victoria to confirm the works required to bring the court up to playing standard.

The agreed works include asphalt surface repairs to address cracking; updated line‑marking; high‑pressure cleaning of the court surface; and removal of the lakeside seating to create space for substitute and coaching marquees.

Council is committed to progressing these works as quickly as possible to ensure the court is safe, functional and ready for use.

ADVISORY GROUP READY FOR TAKE‑OFF

Eight community members have been appointed to the Maryborough Aerodrome Advisory Group for the 2026 - 2029 term, following a public Expression of Interest process.

Council approved the appointment of the following members: Ian Carfrae, Rod Brown, John Kidon, Gregory Thomas Corcoran, Anthony Ohlsen, Melanie Waddell, Cameron Bird and Benjamin Morgan.

Together, the group brings expertise across aviation training, aerodrome‑related businesses, emergency management, aerodrome safety and other key areas that will support the strategic direction set out in the Aerodrome Business Case.

The Advisory Group will provide expert advice to Council on the management, development, operation and maintenance of the Maryborough Aerodrome.

VOLUNTEER THANK YOU EVENT

Our local volunteers work in many settings and under a variety of conditions. They are there in disasters, they run events, they deliver vital services, and often their work in our community goes unnoticed.

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’ll be hosting a thank you evening to recognise and thank our wonderful volunteers for their dedication and contribution.

All volunteers in our Shire are invited to join us Monday 18 May, 5.30pm for a 5.45pm start at the Maryborough Highland Society. To register visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/volunteerthankyou or call our Customer Service team on 5461 0610.

GOLDFIELDS RESERVOIR UPGRADE

Due to wet weather, our Operations team will need another week to finish the upgrade works at Goldfields Reservoir. This means there will be no access this weekend 9 - 10 May. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

COUNCIL NEWS

Keep connected with what’s happening in the Central Goldfields by following our Facebook pages:

• Follow Central Goldfields Notices for events, jobs, tenders and public notices
• Follow Central Goldfields Shire Council for Council news and updates

CURRENT STAFF REPLACEMENTS

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

• Immunisation Nurse
• Cleaning Officer (Parental Leave Cover)
• Coordinator Procurement and Contract Management

To find out more and to apply visit:www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/careers