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Family Violence and housing are the most common legal issues locally, report finds
ARC Justice saw the human impact of regional Victoria’s housing pressures and cost of living hike arise in 2025, particularly throughout the Central Goldfields Shire (CGS).
17 February, 2026
General News
MDHS celebrates nurses
Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has welcomed 10 new graduate registered nurses who have commenced the...
17 February, 2026
Local News
An Ordinary Life: Well lived, worth remembering
I stood transfixed watching as uncle Jim performed his daily “ablutions”.
Local News
Program to boost local groups
A free, year-long program will commence this Saturday supporting...
Local News
Dunolly man charged after crash
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 19-year-old...
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 stun Colts Phelans by 14 runs
A warning to all Maryborough-based cricket clubs, the Bulls are stampeding through town.
17 February, 2026
Highland sweeps the Grand Final berths
After winning all weekend pennant minor premierships, the Maryborough...
Clunes deny Carisbrook of outright win
An outstanding bowling performance from Carisbrook has been denied a...
Spinful six for Cook completes Laane’s victory
A magnificent six-wicket haul from Alex Cook made Maryborough’s mammoth...