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Council seeks advisory group - feature photo

Council seeks advisory group

Central Goldfields Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from community members to serve on the Aerodrome Advisory Group.

6 February, 2026

Local firefighters are once again calling on council, and the state more broadly, to reevaluate when roadside slashing is done.

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Firefighters, residents critical of slashing

A proposed community housing development for Maryborough continues to divide the community with Maryborough’s Garry Higgins OAM questioning the development’s social impact.

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Development raises social concerns

The 13 new Australian citizens welcomed were: Conor Downey, Chandrika Edayath Madhaven Nair, Kemoy Ellis, Brent Freeman, Philippa Freeman, Paula Galeano-kilmaster, Iris Maria Galeano-kilmaster, Alison Hinze, Edward-Dominyk Hinze, Logan-Gerald Hinze, Edward Gerald Hinze, Sony K C, and Elmer Pasatiempo.

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New citizens welcomed

Residents nearby a proposed community housing development have started a petition to have their voice more widely heard.

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Residents push back against proposed housing development with petition

Majorca’s Pat Hedger is concerned the plants along the nature strip will damage her fenceline and let her horse escape onto the road.

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Majorca nature strip tree dispute continues

Central Goldfields Shire councillors will decide on a planning application for a Dundas Road property.

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Councillors defer planning decision

While the 34-lot subdivision has drawn criticism from the local community, the owner and developer said the proposal responds to a need for housing in Maryborough.

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Proposed community housing development draws neighbourhood’s criticism

Council staff agreement close - feature photo

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Council staff agreement close

Central Goldfields Shire Council is inviting locals to take part in a creative hub pilot program which includes artist residencies and free youth workshops.

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New era for railway station

The Central Goldfields Shire Council will consider reintroducing question time at its meetings.

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Question time on the cards

No decision on new broiler farm - feature photo

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No decision on new broiler farm

Planning decisions in the Central Goldfields Shire now have a formalised framework after the December council meeting.

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Council backs planning policy

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