Weekly update - Friday 1 November 2024

Published on 01 November 2024

ELECTION UPDATE

Our new Council will be declared by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Friday 8 November at 3pm. Councillors will make their Oath of Office on Wednesday 13 November.

The first Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 November to appoint our Mayor.

For further information visit: www.vec.vic.gov.au

ROAD SAFETY

Transport Victoria has changed the speed limit on Napier Street, Maryborough (between Tuaggra & Inkerman streets) from 60km/h to 50km/h this week.

The change is part of the ongoing improvement of road safety for motorists and pedestrians in built up areas. Drivers are advised to observe the new limit or face possible enforcement by Maryborough Police or Highway Patrol.

For further info visit:

www.transport.vic.gov.au

FREE GREEN WASTE

Our transfer stations will offer free green waste disposal (up to 3 cubic metres per vehicle) from today, Friday 1 November to Monday 11 November.

• Carisbrook – Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 10am to 4.30pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm; open Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 5 November
• Talbot – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from 9am to 1pm
• Dunolly - Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from 9am to 1pm

A reminder that our station in Bealiba does not currently collect green waste.

CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our Goldfields Family Centre is holding an Educator Open Night on Wednesday 13 November at 5pm for those interested in exploring a career in early childhood education.

Diverse people, school students, mature aged, those with qualifications or those seeking their Certificate III are most welcome to attend. Registration is not required.

On hand through the evening will be educators currently working at our Centre, Chisolm Institute and other training organisations, the Department of Education and Go Goldfields, offering support and insight into a rewarding and satisfying career.

Early Childhood Education offers an opportunity to earn as you learn.

For further information contact Goldfields Family Centre, 100 Napier Street, Maryborough, or phone 5461 5600.

CAT DESEXING OFFER

Now is the time to reduce the population of stray and unwanted cats in our Shire.

With support from the Victorian Government Targeted Cat Desexing Program, we've got a purry offer for local cat owners!

For one fee of just $70, your cat is desexed, micro-chipped and registered.

Fill in your application at our Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough.

This opportunity is limited so please apply now.

CHECK CONNECTIONS

Australia’s 3G network began progressively switching off this week, from Monday 28 October.

If you have a 3G phone or device, you need to upgrade to a 4G or 5G network to ensure service connection.

To find out if your phone is 4G compatible, SMS '3' to 3498 for an automatic response.

Other devices which may be affected are:

• medical equipment with real-time monitoring
• security systems
• farm monitoring and reporting equipment
• smart watches
• devices purchased overseas
• payment/card reading systems

For advice on how the switch-off might affect you, contact your equipment and connection providers.

For more information, visit:

www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/3g-network-switch

ART GALLERY TALK

Join us at Central Goldfields Art Gallery next Wednesday, 6 November at 12 noon for a fascinating insight into the scandal and sensation that was Lola Montez, the most colourful entertainer on the Victorian Goldfields.

Presented in person by Dr David Waldron, Senior Lecturer in History at Federation University, learn the story of how Irish-born Eliza Gilbert built her infamy as an actress, dancer and socialite under the name Montez, touring our region and leaving behind her legacy.

One of the intricate, solid gold pieces on display in our current exhibition The Art of Gold was owned by Montez, now on long term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection. It remains a mystery who crafted this amazing piece.

All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential and tickets are $5. U3A Maryborough members are free. Call 5461 6600 or email: cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

JOIN IN THE FUN!

Can you spare a day, or even a few hours between Tuesday, 19 November and Sunday, 24 November?

Volunteering at Energy Breakthrough is a fantastic way of making a valuable contribution and real difference in our community. The volunteer team is proudly supported by Community Bank Avoca Maryborough and St Arnaud.

To help make the event memorable, fun and safe for 5,000 students from 100 schools in over 250 teams, we still have roles available for some of the week’s events.

This year we also need volunteers to help promote the event’s ‘waste wise’ message as part of the Waste Education team. This is an opportunity to help guide patrons to sort their waste, reduce landfill and recycle their utensils. 

Sign-up today: www.eb.org.au/volunteer

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please visit: 

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies

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