The Spirit of Christmas has arrived in the Central Goldfields with the installation of Christmas decorations across the Shire.
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Cr Chris Meddows-Taylor said spreading Christmas cheer, especially after such a challenging year was important to Council.
"I think many of us are really looking forward to catching up with family and friends and enjoying some down-time over the Christmas break.
"This year we've been able to invest a little bit extra into our Christmas display – with new, additional decorations being introduced across not only Maryborough but Bealiba, Carisbrook, Dunolly, Majorca and Talbot.
"We hope it brings a little bit of extra cheer to our community this Christmas and we hope everyone has a safe and happy festive season.
"We encourage you to get your friends and family together, enjoy the display, and if you can, please make sure you support our local retail and hospitality businesses who've had a really challenging few years."
The 2021 Christmas decorations feature:
Maryborough
- Christmas tree at the roundabout on the corner of High Street and Nolan streets
- Christmas garlands along the bollards on the corner of High Street and Nolan streets
- Red and gold bows on the doors on the Bull and Mouth and AMP building
- Christmas garland across the High Street and Nolan Street pedestrian crossings .
- 4.76 metre high Christmas tree – featuring LED lights to be located at Maryborough Resource Centre.
- 1.5 metre Christmas wreath on the Maryborough Railway Station façade along with Christmas garlands either side – featuring LED lights
- New Christmas banners along Station Street
Bealiba
- 1.5 metre Christmas wreath on the Bealiba Hall façade along with Christmas garlands either side – featuring LED lights
Carisbrook
- 4.76 metre high Christmas tree – featuring LED lights to be located at Market Reserve along Green Street
Dunolly
- 4.76 metre high Christmas tree – featuring LED lights to be located outside the Dunolly Town Hall along Broadway
Majorca
- 1.5 metre Christmas wreath on the Majorca Town Hall – featuring LED lights
Talbot
- 4.76 metre high Christmas tree – featuring LED lights to be located at Pioneer Reserve, corner of Scandinavian Crescent and Fyffe Street