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Highland Gathering 2026 sees crowd numbers swell to ring in the new year
Maryborough’s 163rd Highland Gathering drew a monumental crowd of spectators last week, as a vast congregation commemorated Scottish culture under the “perfect” weather of New
6 January, 2026
General News
New majors join local Salvation Army
After almost a year of anticipation, the community has welcomed Maryborough’s new Salvation Army majors, Vanessa and...
9 January, 2026
Local News
Highland dancers turn heads at gathering
Highland dancers returned to the Highland Gathering as their numbers...
Local News
Women the focus of heavy event expansion
While Maryborough’s High-land Gathering boasts signi-ficant authenticity...
Local News
Highland Gathering snapshots
Highland Gathering 2025
Council & Business
Question time on the cards
Community questions ahead of council meetings could be back on the table for the Central Goldfields Shire Council.
2 January, 2026
Local News
No decision on new broiler farm
A controversial broiler farm application has been left in limbo, after...
Local News
Council backs planning policy
Central Goldfields Shire Council has filled a significant hole in how...
Local News
Ferrari Pyrenees Shire’s new mayor
Damian Ferrari has been elected the Pyrenees Shire Council’s new mayor...
Sport
A grade prepares for two-day matches
As the dust settles on the 2025 one-day season, the MDCA A grade competition quickly turns its attention to five...
6 January, 2026
Local News
Callinan’s six-year wait ends with 200 m win
For the first time in nearly six years, Ballarat-based athlete Connor...
Local News
Hoffman takes 70 m crown
Less than 30 milliseconds separated Lilliana Hoffman from ultimate glory...
Local News
70 m men’s sash fits Jared like a Glove(r)
In the space of less than eight seconds, Jared Glover placed his name in...