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VicRoads set to remain in Maryborough - feature photo

VicRoads set to remain in Maryborough

After reaching an agreement with VicRoads, Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC) has declared that Maryborough VicRoads will retain the full suite of services, at no cost to

4 November, 2025

The ASU’s bargaining team from one of their meetings during the over year long process: Barry Smith, Phil Voutier, Mandy Tucker, Zoe Edwards, Billy King, Ben Sweeney, and Taw Taw Po San Ba. Photo: Supplied.

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Ararat and Central Goldfields council workers anticipate better conditions

CFA’s Ian Boucher and Peter Higgins encourages the community to take advantage of free green waste disposal alongside Central Goldfields Shire Council’s Grace La Vella, Peter Field, and Brenton Hull.

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Council makes green waste disposal free for short time ahead of fire season

Maryborough Community Garden are expected to bring life back to the abandoned land, but according to the motion, they may one day be moved on.

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Maryborough Community Garden find possible home in “eyesore” land

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Locals asked to join Task Force

While St Arnaud artist Kyle Torney’s work is far ranging, he’s drawn back to narrative portraiture — telling stories through people.

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Artworks on display in Avoca

Central Goldfields Shire ASU members commence industrial action tomorrow following drawn out and difficult negotiations with the shire, the union explained, although council disagrees.

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Industrial action last resort in ongoing council wage push, union says

Bev McArthur (centre) met with Central Goldfields Shire Council to discuss the issues that matter most locally.

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MP speaks on VicRoads

Hepburn to develop animal plan - feature photo

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Hepburn to develop animal plan

Central Goldfields Shire Council’s sustainability officer Julia Walsh, alongside councillors Ben Green and Liesbeth Long, invite locals to learn more about sustainable energy home improvements. 160925 42

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Program to support locals to save on energy

Members of historic vehicle clubs from throughout the region have banded together fearing for their future, following concerns Maryborough’s VicRoads may be unable to continue the services they rely on.

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VicRoads future doubt sparks club fears

Avoca rooming house denied - feature photo

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Avoca rooming house denied

Council staff met last week to discuss protected industrial action, as negotiations around better conditions continues to drag on.

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Pay negotiations continue

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