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How good is this! 👏🏼‍Big thumbs up to whoever put together this ripper ANZAC tribute on the corner of Humffray and Prest...
26/04/2026

How good is this! 👏🏼‍

Big thumbs up to whoever put together this ripper ANZAC tribute on the corner of Humffray and Prest Streets in Mount Pleasant! 👍🏻

The silhouettes look unreal as is – but the solar up-lights? That’s gonna hit different once the sun goes down! 🌌

Absolute top effort… Lest We Forget! 🌺

Students from Daylesford Primary School were invited onto the stage to perform at the opening ceremony of the LGBTQIASB+...
08/03/2026

Students from Daylesford Primary School were invited onto the stage to perform at the opening ceremony of the LGBTQIASB+ ChillOut Festival, drawing a loud applause from the crowd. 🏳️‍🌈

Held annually, ChillOut is Australia’s largest regional event for homosexuals, le****ns, bisexuals, pansexuals, sistergirls and brotherboys, along with q***r, transgender, intersex, agender, non-binary and gender-fluid folks. 🏳️‍⚧️

“Watching the kids shine while the community gathered to celebrate together was a beautiful reminder of what this festival is all about,” wrote the festival. 🌈

“We were so excited to watch them perform for the first time this year,” added the school. “It was lovely seeing our school values on display out in the community.” 🎶

One of the most familiar faces behind the scenes of local parks and gardens has officially hung up the boots, with the C...
06/03/2026

One of the most familiar faces behind the scenes of local parks and gardens has officially hung up the boots, with the Central Goldfields Shire Council farewelling its longest-serving employee after nearly half a century on the job! 🌿

Russell Le Tisser has retired after 48 years of service to the community, closing a career that began back in 1978 when he joined the former City of Maryborough as a 16-year-old apprentice gardener. 🐌

Over the decades, Russell became a central figure in the council’s Parks and Open Spaces team, working on the development and upkeep of many of the region’s parks, gardens and public spaces. 👷🏻‍♂️

Colleagues often described him as the “oracle” of the shire’s open spaces thanks to his deep knowledge of local landscapes and irrigation systems. ☺️

Council said Russell played a role in maintaining and improving almost every open space under its care, quietly supporting countless community events while also helping manage the challenges that come with floods, fires and droughts over the years. 👏🏻

Yesterday, staff revisited the commemorative tree planted in Russell’s honour at Phillips Gardens to mark his long service – a living tribute to a career spent helping shape the look and feel of the town’s public spaces. 🌳

After nearly five decades of dedication, Russell now heads into retirement with the gratitude of colleagues and the broader community who have enjoyed the parks and gardens he helped care for over so many years. 👋🏻

Congratulations Russell, and a fond farewell after an extraordinary contribution to the Central Goldfields community! 🙏🏻

A massive welcome to Central Goldfields Shire’s newest Australian citizens! 🇦🇺Thirteen locals officially became Aussies ...
26/01/2026

A massive welcome to Central Goldfields Shire’s newest Australian citizens! 🇦🇺

Thirteen locals officially became Aussies today at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in Maryborough, and it’s always a great moment seeing people choose to make this place home! 🏠

Big congrats to Conor Downey from the UK, Chandrika Edayath Madhavan Nair from India, Kemoy Ellis from Jamaica, Brent and Philippa Freeman from NZ, Paula and Iris Galeano-Kilmaster from Colombia, Alison, Edward-Dominyk, Logan-Gerald and Edward Hinze from NZ, Sony K C from Nepal, and Elmer Pasatiempo from the Philippines! 👏🏻

That’s a cracking mix of backgrounds, cultures and stories, all now woven into the fabric of the Shire. Whether you’ve been here for years or are still finding your feet, you’re officially part of the community now – and we’re stoked to have you! ☺️

Welcome aboard, and here’s to the next chapter of your lives, right here in the Central Goldfields. 💛

20/12/2025

Central Goldfields Shire Councillors have participated in a special Christmas dance! 🎅🏻🕺🏻

Central Goldfields Shire Council has taken the opportunity to recognise and thank the shire’s school crossing supervisor...
17/12/2025

Central Goldfields Shire Council has taken the opportunity to recognise and thank the shire’s school crossing supervisors for the vital role they play in keeping children safe each school day! 🦺

Rain, hail or shine, these supervisors are on the job morning and afternoon, helping students cross safely, supporting families and providing a reassuring presence around schools! 🚸

Their consistency, care, and commitment are an essential part of the daily routine for many local children, and their work often goes unseen despite making a real difference to community safety! 🫶

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