At a Statutory Meeting of Council earlier this week (26/11), Maryborough West Ward Councillor Grace La Vella was sworn in as Mayor, and Paddys Ranges Ward Councillor Ben Green was sworn in as Deputy Mayor, for the next 12 months.
We congratulate both Councillors on their election to these leadership roles and wish them well over the coming year.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Our Councillors have been appointed to various committees and statutory or regional bodies. These are listed below:
- Municipal Association of Victoria: Cr Anna De Villiers
- Audit and Risk Committee : Cr Geoff Bartlett, Cr Anna De Villiers
- Australia Day Committee: All Councillors
- Rural Councils Victoria: Cr Jake Meyer
- CEO Employment Matters Advisory Committee: All Councillors
- Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance: Cr Liesbeth Long
- Municipal Emergency Management Committee/
- Municipal Fire Management Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green, Cr Jake Meyer
- Energy Breakthrough Committee: Cr Liesbeth Long
- Climate Action Stewarding Group: Cr Geoff Bartlett
- Walking and Cycling Advisory Group: Mayor Cr Grace La Vella
- Tullaroop Creek Carisbrook Advisory Group: Cr Anna De Villiers
- Aerodrome Advisory Group: Cr Geoff Bartlett
- Daisy Hill Community Centre Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
- Adelaide Lead Hall Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
- Talbot Town Hall Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
- Talbot Community Homes Committee: Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Green
- Dunolly Historic Precinct Management Committee: Cr Liesbeth Long
- Tullaroop Leisure Centre Committee: Cr Anna De Villiers
CHECK YOUR LETTERBOX!
Summer is almost here, which means the latest edition of our Community Update is hot off the press.
You can read it online at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communityupdate or keep an eye out in your letterbox next week.
In our latest edition we'll introduce you to our new Council and share how they can support you over the next four years.
We are also celebrating summer and all the things you can see and do in our Shire during the warm weather - including ways to keep safe.
Happy reading!
POOL SEASON
Our outdoor pools will open for the summer season, on days when the temperature is 25 degrees or greater, from Sunday 1 December to Monday 10 March 2025. Entry is free.
Opening times on school days are from 3.30pm to 7pm at both Dunolly and Talbot pools, and from 1pm to 7pm on weekends and during school holidays.
Both facilities have a 25-metre pool, toddler's pool and shaded areas.
Throughout the season, our newly re-tiled 25 metre indoor pool at Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre will extend its weekend opening times and reduce casual entry fees.
Opening times from this Sunday are:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – from 6am to 8pm
- Tuesdays and Thursdays – from 9am to 8pm
- Saturdays and Sundays (extended) – from 9am to 7pm
- Casual pool hall entry is reduced to $4 for adults and $3 for young people under 18 years old.
