The December Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 December at 6pm.
The agenda will be available to view at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings
The meeting will be held in-person at the Community Hub in Maryborough and is open to the community to attend.
The meeting will also be livestreamed to Council's Facebook page and a video will be available at the above web address following the meeting.
CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR CHANGES
There will be changes to our facilities and services over the festive period.
Our Customer Service Centre will close at 2pm on Friday 22 December and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2 January.
Our after-hours service will operate as normal:
- Urgent after-hours issues that relate to Council infrastructure can be reported on 0419 005 577.
- Urgent after hours issues relating to animal control can be reported on 0407 508 448 (dog attacks, stock on roads and contained dogs only)
- After hours issues relating to home care can be made by calling 0418 571 109.
For a full list of changes to our operating hours visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/festivechanges2023
NEW EXHIBITION
Central Goldfields Art Gallery is launching LOVE – a major exhibition exploring the theme of love through the visual arts this Sunday, 17 December at 2pm.
Drawn from collections around the region, a broad array of works including painting, sculpture and photography portray love of nature, people and animals, as well as self-love and the challenges of love.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to wear 'a splash of red' and to take a selfie in a specially designed love heart frame. Entry is free and the exhibition is open from Saturday, 16 December until 14 April 2024.
GREENER WASTE
Our optional green waste collection service now has over 2,000 participating properties. As a bonus, users of the service can claim one free bag per month of quality compost, when sufficient material is available.
Unfortunately a number of bins are contaminated with materials not suitable for composting such as plastics, etc. This significantly delays the process while material is sorted and cleaned before mulching and bagging.
We ask that our community of green waste collectors do their bit to keep bins free of plastic, rope, hoses and garden equipment etc., to reduce contamination.
SHOP THE SHIRE
Finding a unique Christmas gift is easy in the Central Goldfields, thanks to the dozens of specialist gift stores spread across the Shire.
Our small towns offer specialised selections of everything from pop-out cards and handmade dolls to rare antique items like glassware and heritage furniture, plus crafts and products made locally.
The community is encouraged to venture out and explore what Dunolly and Talbot have to offer. A reminder that this weekend is the final Talbot Farmer's Market for the year, from 9am to 1pm Sunday, 17 December.
TINY TOWNS GRANTS
The Victorian Government's Tiny Towns Fund supports projects in communities with a population up to 5,000 people.
The fund backs projects to strengthen community connections and encourage more visitors to Central Goldfields.
Grants of between $5000 and $50,000 for projects such as hiking trails, splash parks, playgrounds, community hall and library upgrades, public art and many more initiatives will be considered.
The fund is open to applications from incorporated not-for-profit community organisations as well as Council. A co-contribution is required to qualify.
