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Education, health and cost of living headline government’s 2026-27 State Budget
The release of Tuesday’s 2026-27 State Budget has revealed a mix of both investments and gaps across Victoria, some set to cascade to the Central Goldfields.
8 May, 2026
General News
Wag marks 50 years with band
Maryborough's Darryl Wagstaff celebrated his half-century milestone with the Maryborough City Brass Band recently.
8 May, 2026
Local News
Community-run op shop opens in Dunolly
Dunolly Community Thrift Shop opened on Dunolly's main street last week...
Local News
Food access up at Maryborough Community House
Maryborough Community House (MCH) recently launched their after hours...
Local News
MDHS celebrate midwives, nurses
The Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) recently celebrated...
Council & Business
High cost noted in support for rail trail
Central Goldfields Shire Council gave their in-principal support to their preferred operating model of the future...
5 May, 2026
Local News
Governance confusion makes council vote invalid on contentious broiler farm
Central Goldfields Shire Council deferred their decision on a broiler...
Local News
Rising fuel prices could cost council
Pyrenees Shire Council will continue to monitor the ongoing global fuel...
Local News
Intention to keep all transfer stations open alluded to by local councillors
Central Goldfields Shire councillors almost guaranteed all transfer...
Sport
Lady Redbacks show heart versus Swans
The Carisbrook Lady Redbacks showed great resolve throughout their Sunday clash with the Ballarat Swans, who powered...
8 May, 2026
Maryborough tame Panthers with 5-0 win
The Maryborough Soccer Club’s rampaging start to 2026 continued with a...
2026 MCDFNL Football Round 5 Preview — Newstead vs Natte Bealiba
Newstead head into this clash brimming with confidence after a dominant...
2026 MCDFNL Netball Round 5 Preview — Lexton vs Talbot
The undefeated Lexton Tigers face their biggest test tomorrow, hosting...