Friday 15 March 2024

Published on 15 March 2024

OUT NOW

Grab a coffee and enjoy reading the Autumn edition of our Community Update magazine.

You can read it online now at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communityupdate or keep an eye out for a copy in your letterbox.

The theme of this edition is Volunteering – you can find updates on:

• Australia Day award recipients
• The Changing Face of Volunteering
• The latest from the Art Gallery
• Major Projects underway
• Planning for Emergencies
• Maryborough Careers Expo
• Updates from our townships
• And much more

Happy reading!

PRESERVING OUR COMMUNITY FACILITIES

We currently have three projects underway that will see key community assets preserved for generations to come:

• A tender to appoint a heritage architect to document the required conservation works and design the upgrades needed to bring the Princes Park Grandstand up to contemporary standards will be advertised shortly
• A contract will soon be awarded to fully document and assess the Carisbrook, Dunolly and Talbot community halls so they are construction ready
• Plus, a tender for the design and documentation that would see the renewal of the existing roof at the Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre is also about to be awarded

This detailed design work is important so that we have what is required to apply for funding when suitable grants become available.

For further information visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/preservinglocalfacilities

INDIGENOUS INTERPRETIVE GARDEN

Recently a breaking ground ceremony was held at the site of the new Indigenous Interpretive Garden in Maryborough.

The ceremony was led by DJAARA and its enterprise DJANDAK and marked the commencement of the project.

Jointly funded by the Victorian Government and Council, the Garden will sit alongside the Central Goldfields Art Gallery in the open space on the corner of Neill and Campbell Streets.

The Garden has been designed collaboratively with Djaara elders and artists through a Wartaka process.

Visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/breakingground

WORK LOCAL

The Maryborough Careers Expo will be held Wednesday, 20 March at 1pm in the Maryborough Railway Station.

This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking work or a change in their career to meet with employers, educators and training advisors.

Exhibitors will be offering interactive presentations across a range of industries and services, including:

• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Event management
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Healthcare
• Disability support
• Local government
• TAFE

Everyone is welcome. There is wheelchair access at the event and no registration is required.

Partners include Workforce Australia, Bendigo Tourism, Committee for Maryborough, Goldfields LLEN and The Station Cafe Restaurant Bar.

For further information visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/careersexpo

SKATE DAY

Join the Skatepark Community Day tomorrow. Saturday 16 March at the Maryborough Skate and Scooter Park, 97 Burns Street from 10am. All ages and abilities are welcome and it’s free:

• Skateboard Lessons - 10am to 12pm (free for all ages, equipment provided)
• Scoot Competition - 12pm
• BMX Competition - 1.30pm
• Skateboard Competition - 2.30pm

There will be an all-day BBQ where you can buy lunch, and free fresh fruit and water will be provided by Healthy Loddon Campaspe. To participate, please be sure to book at:

www.skatepark.ymca.org.au/all-aboard

NEW SHADE

Good news! The much-needed shade sail at the Maryborough Station Domain playground has been repaired.

The covering was torn from support poles during storm winds and required complete replacement.

ANIMAL REGISTRATIONS

Animal registrations are due by 10 April and renewal notices will soon be issued by mail.

Registering a dog or cat greatly improves the chances of it being returned if it becomes lost. There are substantial discounts for desexed cats and dogs, with further discounts for pensioners.

For more information, including the form for a new registration, visit:

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/RegisterYourPet

IMPOUNDED LIVESTOCK

Three crossbred sheep have been found on Lillicur Rd / Williams Road, Amherst and are now impounded.

• 2 ewes
• 1 young ram

They will be sold or given away if not claimed by 22 March.

For more information contact Council's Coordinator Compliance Liz Vaughan on 5461 0610 or email Elizabeth.vaughan@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please see our advertisement in today’s paper or visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies

TENDERS

Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below.

Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders