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Major Vanessa Evans has praised the work of the Maryborough Salvation Army team and the broader community in the short time she has been here.

New majors join local Salvation Army

After almost a year of anticipation, the community has welcomed Maryborough’s new Salvation Army majors, Vanessa and Robert Evans.

9 January, 2026

Around 15 highland dancers took to the stage last Thursday in front of one of the biggest crowds seen in recent years.

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Highland dancers turn heads at gathering

Helen Oakley was one of the first women to compete in the Maryborough Highland Gathering’s heavy events in 2020.

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Women the focus of heavy event expansion

This year’s Highland Gathering finished with the impressive mass bands performance, featuring bands from throughout Victoria.

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Highland Gathering snapshots

As the 163rd Highland Gathering’s chieftain, Dennis Turner wants the community to consider the event’s uncertain future.

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Chieftain honour for Dennis

This year’s Girl on the Drum Addyson Plover performed the Highland Fling with the nearby support of her grandmother Christine Plover who has trained the dancers for almost 25 years.

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Drum spectacle celebrated

Another successful Highland Gathering has marked the beginning of a new year, with thousands taking to Princes Park to see the 163rd Highland Gathering.

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Highland Gathering 2026 sees crowd numbers swell to ring in the new year

While no one was injured, police say the collision is a prime example of why road safety is so important.

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In Short: Collision prompts safety message

Kai Lohmann.

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AMBITIONS REALISED: How expectations were met — By Brian Lennen

Residents celebrated Christmas and community.

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Community News — community Christmas

Residents are encouraged to remain safe around local waterways this summer.

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Safety urged around water

MEC’s Kam Thomas receiving the scholarship from Ken Calder.

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Freemason awards presented

Welcome Record to print last - feature photo

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Welcome Record to print last

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