LATEST NEWS
New, temporary home for Visitor Information Centre
Stage two of the Maryborough Railway Station Activation project will commence this month.
To make way for the project to begin, the Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre will be relocated to a new temporary home. From 9am tomorrow, Saturday 14 January 2023, you will find our Visitor Information Centre team located just down the road at 53 Burns Street, Maryborough.
The Centre will be at this temporary location until mid-year as the works on the Station continue. For more information on the move including what Stage Two of the Maryborough Railway Station Activation project visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/stationproject
Out Now – Summer Community Update magazine
The Summer edition of our Community Update will arrive in your letterbox next week. It’s jam packed with the latest news and information from Council. It’s also available to read online now at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au /communityupdate
WHAT’S ON
Summer School Holiday program
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays?
Our Gallery, Library, Youth and Goldfields Family Centre teams have got you covered. They’ve put together a great program of events and activities – with something for all ages.
To find out more and to register visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ summerholidayprogram2023
Maryborough CFA Fire Essentials session
Australia Day 2023
Residents are invited to mark Australia Day on Thursday 26 January, 2023 at the Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day free, family event at the Station Domain, Maryborough.
A free breakfast and children’s activities will commence at 8.30am followed by official proceedings at 9.15am. The Australia Day Awards – including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Award of the Year – will also be announced.
The event will also include a Citizenship Ceremony where new residents will become Australian Citizens. Medallions will also be presented to all babies born during 2022 and books will also be presented to all four-year-old children starting kindergarten in 2023. To register to attend the events, as well as register for your child/ren for medallions and books visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/australiaday2023
Australia Day events will also be held at townships throughout the Shire – visit the link above for details.
Pride Festival
Excitement is building for Pride Festival.
The event will be held at Mill House Neighbourhood House from 12 to 6pm on Saturday 28 January 2023.
There'll be performances from regional bands, a drag show, talks from organisations such as Headspace – with a focus on identity.
For more information, visit www.pridefestivalmaryborough.org.au or follow Pride Festival Maryborough on Facebook.
Skate PARK + SCOOTER FUN
VACCINATION PROGRAM
Council’s immunisation team is making it easier than ever for you, or a member of your family, to keep up-to-date with vaccinations.
From January to March 2023, Council's team will be visiting Talbot and Dunolly for sessions, as well as hosting its usual sessions in Maryborough.
The sessions are free for all vaccinations on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), and for all ages. Vaccines also available for private purchase for non-NIP vaccines. For session dates visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/immunisationprogram2023
Bookings are preferred for all sessions. Book online at the link above or contact Council’s Immunisation Services team on 0428 894 724 or email immunisation@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au.
BUSINESS NEWS
Small Business Bus on its way Are you keen to get your business moving? Are you looking to start a small business but not sure how? Do you own a business and new expert advice on how to grow and thrive?
Book in for a 1:1 session with a business expert when the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus comes to the Central Goldfields:
MARYBOROUGH - Phillips Gardens, Alma Street Monday 6 February, 10am to 4pm
DUNOLLY - outside Rural Transaction Centre, 109 Broadway Thursday 9 February, 10am to 4pm
To find out more and to register visit https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/smallbusiness-bus
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