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New agreement sees higher pay for local council staff after two year legal battle
Following almost two years of legal objections and hearings, a multi-employer agreement between the Central Goldfields and Ararat councils has been approved — a first for the local
20 February, 2026
General News
Community grants reopen
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations across Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud are invited to apply for...
20 February, 2026
Local News
AN ADVENTUROUS OUTING: A visit to the home of the Shin-boners
This is a true tale about a day at the football.
Local News
Satisfaction survey underway
Mount Alexander Shire Council is conducting a Community Satisfaction...
Local News
Local GP numbers increase
Clarendon Medical Centre is drastically boosting the capacity to...
Council & Business
Council seeks advisory group
Central Goldfields Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from community members to serve on the Aerodrome...
6 February, 2026
Local News
Firefighters, residents critical of slashing
Local firefighters and community members have criticised Central...
Local News
Development raises social concerns
A prominent local critic of a proposed community housing development in...
Local News
New citizens welcomed
The community welcomed the Central Goldfields Shire’s newest Australian...
Sport
Beaufort, Colts and MKM star in A reserve
In the aftermath of a round 15 filled with finals contenders colliding, Beaufort Red, MKM and Colts Phelans were the...
20 February, 2026
Red-hot Bulls take on ladder-leaders Laane
Fresh off knocking off third and second on the ladder, Beaufort’s...
Owls, Carisbrook clash critical to finals picture
With only two rounds remaining before finals, Maryborough will attempt...
Local News
Local athletes star at regional carnival
Nine local athletes from the Maryborough Little Athletics Centre...