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Community groups input invited on local resource hub’s feasibility study
A central hub to support local community groups is at the heart of a feasibility study now underway.
3 February, 2026
General News
Highland Society to support fire affected town, local fire brigades
Maryborough Highland Society are dedicating the whole of February to raising money for local fire brigades and the...
3 February, 2026
Local News
Junior production incoming
Children and parents are invited to an in-person information session...
Local News
From Edinburgh to Castlemaine by Val Dwyer
My Scottish family of six — the Alexanders, sailed from Liverpool in...
Local News
Carisbrook’s 15-minute fire
The local response to a fire near Carisbrook, both by emergency...
Council & Business
New citizens welcomed
The community welcomed the Central Goldfields Shire’s newest Australian citizens this week, whose stories began in...
30 January, 2026
Local News
Residents push back against proposed housing development with petition
Opposition to a proposed community housing development has increased...
Local News
Majorca nature strip tree dispute continues
Trees along a Majorca resident's fenceline remain the subject of a...
Local News
Councillors defer planning decision
Central Goldfields Shire Council have delayed their decision on a...
Sport
Bulls cause sudden Maryborough collapse
With the proverbial red flag waved in front of their finals aspirations, a Lachlan Oddie and Brandon Walsh led...
3 February, 2026
Laane secures six-wicket victory over Clunes
Following several extreme weather disruptions in January, Laanecoorie...
Colts completes escape of Carisbrook
Another sharp bowling performance from Colts Phelans has blunted a...
Finals set in stone for weekend pennants
With one round remaining in the Goldfields Playing Area weekend pennant,...