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In a vote not without its controversies, Central Goldfields Shire Council has elected councillor Ben Green as mayor and councillor Anna De Villiers as deputy mayor.

Ben Green shire’s new mayor

In a vote that came down to the wire, councillors Ben Green and Anna De Villiers are the Central Goldfields Shire's new mayor and deputy mayor respectively.

21 November, 2025

Central Goldfields Shire CEO, Peter Harriott, and Rural Assistance Commissioner, Peter Tuohey. Photo: Supplied.

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Council push for drought support

The Avoca Swimming Pool has been refreshed ahead of the coming pool season.

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Pools ready to make a splash

Artist Tiffany Titshall with Blair Lilford, mayor Grace La Vella, Julie Desmond, Jess Clark, and Nick Barber amongst the impressive collage. 071125 11

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Entries encouraged for local art exhibition

VicRoads set to remain in Maryborough - feature photo

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VicRoads set to remain in Maryborough

The ASU’s bargaining team from one of their meetings during the over year long process: Barry Smith, Phil Voutier, Mandy Tucker, Zoe Edwards, Billy King, Ben Sweeney, and Taw Taw Po San Ba. Photo: Supplied.

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Ararat and Central Goldfields council workers anticipate better conditions

CFA’s Ian Boucher and Peter Higgins encourages the community to take advantage of free green waste disposal alongside Central Goldfields Shire Council’s Grace La Vella, Peter Field, and Brenton Hull.

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Council makes green waste disposal free for short time ahead of fire season

Maryborough Community Garden are expected to bring life back to the abandoned land, but according to the motion, they may one day be moved on.

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Maryborough Community Garden find possible home in “eyesore” land

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Locals asked to join Task Force

While St Arnaud artist Kyle Torney’s work is far ranging, he’s drawn back to narrative portraiture — telling stories through people.

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Artworks on display in Avoca

Central Goldfields Shire ASU members commence industrial action tomorrow following drawn out and difficult negotiations with the shire, the union explained, although council disagrees.

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Industrial action last resort in ongoing council wage push, union says

Bev McArthur (centre) met with Central Goldfields Shire Council to discuss the issues that matter most locally.

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MP speaks on VicRoads

Hepburn to develop animal plan - feature photo

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Hepburn to develop animal plan

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