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28 July 2023, 12:00 AM
JULY COUNCIL MEETING
The July Council Meeting was held earlier this week (25/07).
You can watch a video recording of the meeting on Council’s Facebook page or by visiting www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
Flood works update
Two packages of works to restore our road network following the October 2022 floods are now well underway.
Works are being delivered by local contractor Shay Excavations and Council’s Operations team.
To find out more about the process, as well as the list of roads that are being upgraded, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/floodrecoveryworks
Carisbrook Recreation Reserve official opening
Council, together with the Reserve user groups, invite you to attend the official opening of the upgraded facilities at the Carisbrook Recreation Reserve.
The event will be officiated by State Member for Ripon Martha Haylett Mp and Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Grace La Vella.
When: Saturday 5 August at 12 noon
Where: Between the two newly constructed pavilions
Council welcomes twelve new citizens
We welcomed twelve new citizens as part of a Citizenship Ceremony held on Thursday in Maryborough.
The twelve residents from Sweden, the United Kingdom, India, the Philippines and Vietnam became Australian citizens at the ceremony.
Congratulations to our newest residents!
Permits to Burn
Given it is a perfect time to get into the garden, rake up the leaves and mow lawns, we’ve noticed an increase in requests for permits to burn.
A $28 fee applies to a permit to burn. Why? This is to discourage burning in residential areas due to multiple complaints from residents regarding smell, smoke and being environmentally hazardous.
Alternative options include:
- Signing up for our optional green waste collection. This service is available to residents living in residential areas for $89 per year with collection twice a month. To find out more and to sign up visit
www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/greenwasteservice
- Later in the year, to support residents to clean up before the fire season, we also offer a week of free green waste disposal at our transfer stations.
- Green waste can also be disposed of at our Transfer Stations at anytime during the year for a fee.
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Public Transport Users: We want to hear from you
Public transport is a vital service to support community members who can't drive themselves. It connects us to work, school, shops, services, friends, and family. This is especially true for young people who can't get a driver's license until they are 17.
The Youth Council is asking community members of all ages to share their stories and experiences of public transport to show the need for more public transport options via a campaign.
Even if you don’t take public transport yourself, your opinion is important to us.
You can complete the survey online here: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/transportsurvey
Volunteering in the Central Goldfields
We want to know your thoughts on volunteering via our survey.
Even if you don’t volunteer yourself, your opinion is important to us.
You can complete the survey online here: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/volunteering
Or collect a hard copy from Council’s Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough Library and Maryborough Community House.
The survey is anonymous and open until Monday, 31 July.
WHAT’S ON
Central Goldfields Art Gallery – Golden Textures exhibition
The exhibition showcases contemporary art quilts from around Australia and will be on exhibition until 20 August 2023.
For more information, visit: www.centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au
POSITIONS VACANT
Talbot Community Homes – Community Asset Committee Expressions of Interest
Council is inviting expressions of interest for the Talbot Community Homes Community Asset Committee.
Talbot Community Homes is an initiative providing housing opportunities to enable residents to remain living and participating in their community into later life.
For more information on the Committee and what’s entailed in being a member, visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/talbotcac Applications close Friday, 25 August 2023.
Audit and Risk Committee - Expressions of Interest
Council is seeking expressions of interest for an independent vacancy on its Audit and Risk Committee from suitably qualified people with broad overall experience and a knowledge base with governance and financial experience.
The Audit and Risk Committee is a formally appointed Committee responsible to the Council. Its role is to report to Council and provide appropriate advice and recommendations on matters relative to its Audit and Risk Charter.
Further information can be obtained from Jane Still, Manager Governance Property and Risk on 0499 865 216. Expressions of Interest close on Friday, 19 August, 2023.