General News
12 December, 2025
Carols bring festive cheer
All are invited for an evening of merry this Saturday as the Maryborough Community Bank Carols returns to Station Domain.
UPDATE: Due to the recent weather warning, the carols have been moved to the Maryborough Town Hall. Food vans can be found at the post office. Times remain the same.
It’s like the moral to a Christmas fable tomorrow when festive and community spirit intertwine for this year’s Maryborough Community Bank Carols.
Station Domain will be swept up in festive cheer Saturday evening as the Maryborough Theatre Company (MTC) return with the annual event supported by Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud.
MTC president Abby Hansen invited locals to come along to the free seasonal event and enjoy the surprise theme.
“It’s a very special event this year with a very special theme. We’re really keen for everybody to come and enjoy the celebrations and be part of the party games,” she said.
The community-led festivities will see the young and old up on stage, seasoned carollers and first timers, all brave enough to belt out some Christmas tunes.
“We’re just keen to have anyone come along and get involved,” she said.
That means those of any ability are welcome each year.
From the musically talented to the tone deaf, Ms Hansen said they work hard to sound good together.
“The good thing about being a part of a choir is that nobody stands out,” she said.
“If you’ve got a smile on your face and you’ve got enough heart I think you can sing well.”
Among the brave faces up on stage are a troupe of local girls excited to take part.
Everly Noonan, April Killip, Bella Cananzi, and Olive Durward may be among the group’s youngest but they make up for any inexperience with Christmas cheer.
Everly said what the whole group echoed. It was fun to perform on stage, despite some nerves.
“I really like how we get to spend some time with all these people who like singing together,” she said.
Ms Hansen said it was heartwarming to see the girl’s joy and enthusiasm.
“I think it’s really important that we come together as a village to grow those young people to be confident and brave,” she said.
“That’s where the seed grows.”
Ms Hansen thanked the volunteers for helping make the event possible.
“It’s a bit of a thankless job but it’s done with joy,” she said.
While the event has been supported by the local community bank for the last three years, this weekend’s event is the first of a three year grant.
The community bank’s executive officer Julie Driscoll said they were proud to support an event that brings the community together each year.
“There’s a lot of work that goes into it so anything we can do to make it a little bit easier for them makes it an easy decision for us to fund,” she said.
Anyone interested in volunteering, either in future carols or upcoming MTC shows, Ms Hansen encouraged to be brave.
She welcomed anyone to contact MTC on their Facebook page to find out more.
The free Christmas event is being held at Station Domain this Saturday, December 13. Food vans will arrive at 5.30 pm with the carols starting 6 pm for an around 8 pm finish.