The Maryborough District Advertiser

14/10/2025

From sneaking out to Lake Buloke as a child, to enjoying bowls well into her 90s, Madge Scown has always lived life on her terms. Now she is celebrating a century of it.
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From sneaking out to Lake Buloke as a child, to enjoying bowls well into her 90s, Madge Scown has always lived life on her terms. Now she is celebrating a century of it.

14/10/2025

Maryborough’s High Street became completely blocked off for two hours on Saturday afternoon, in a staged mass gridlock demonstrating the community’s reliance on Maryborough VicRoads’ full services.
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Maryborough’s High Street became completely blocked off for two hours on Saturday afternoon, in a staged mass gridlock demonstrating the community’s reliance on Maryborough VicRoads’ full services.

13/10/2025

IN TODAY'S ADVERTISER:

- Traffic in Maryborough's Main Street group to a halt on Saturday in a show of support to keep VicRoads services open locally

- Madge Scown marks her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family

- Rachel Mitchell has become the Maryborough SES unit's newest controller

- In sport, weekend pennant returned with some close matches throughout

- Catch up on all the results from the weekend's cricket

Grab a copy of The Addy or read it online at www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au

13/10/2025

A local radio show exploring the complexities of emotional wellbeing is seeking guests from all walks of life. The weekly radio show Mental Health Matters embodies the phrase ‘a burden shared is a burden halved’. Read more:

The community is invited to discuss emotional wellbeing and mental health on local community radio.

12/10/2025

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has received a donation from the Rheola Charity Carnival committee, which will fund upgrades to facilities at Dunolly Residential Community. Read more:

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has received a donation from the Rheola Charity Carnival committee, which will fund upgrades to facilities at Dunolly Residential Community.

11/10/2025

Following their competitive yet unsuccessful season-opening double header, the Maryborough Men’s Blazers will aim to flame their first mark in the winners column this Sunday when they travel to play the Kyneton Tigers. Read more:

Following their competitive yet unsuccessful season-opening double header, the Maryborough Men’s Blazers will aim to flame their first mark in the winners column this Sunday when they travel to play the Kyneton Tigers.

10/10/2025

The iconic sights and sounds of swinging seamers, brilliant batting and classic catches are set to return to pitches across the district this weekend as the Maryborough District Cricket Association (MDCA) gears to launch a new season. Read more:

The iconic sights and sounds of swinging seamers, brilliant batting and classic catches are set to return to pitches across the district this weekend as the Maryborough District Cricket Association (MDCA) gears to launch a new season.

10/10/2025

All VicRoads services will continue in Maryborough beyond October 31, as Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC) continue negotiations with VicRoads and the State Government over sustainable funding. Read more:

All VicRoads services will continue in Maryborough beyond October 31, as Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC)  continue negotiations with VicRoads and the State Government over sustainable funding.

09/10/2025

IN TODAY'S ADVERTISER:

- VicRoads services are here to stay in Maryborough, although how that looks is still unclear

- Local police crackdown on hoon driving

- MDHS' Dunolly campus is set to benefit thanks to the continued fundraising by the Rheola Charity Carnival has

- In sport, grab a copy of The Addy to read previews for each team in the upcoming Maryborough District Cricket Association comp

Grab a copy of The Addy or read it online at www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au

09/10/2025

True crime returns to Maryborough this weekend as the Terry Floyd Foundation runs a night of mystery and intrigue for a charitable cause.
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True crime returns to Maryborough this weekend as the Terry Floyd Foundation runs a night of mystery and intrigue for a charitable cause.

08/10/2025

The Maryborough Lady Blazers couldn’t have asked for a more perfect opening to their 2025 campaign, finishing their season-opening home double header with a 2-0 record.
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The Maryborough Lady Blazers couldn’t have asked for a more perfect opening to their 2025 campaign, finishing their season-opening home double header with a 2-0 record.

08/10/2025

Talbot’s Fire Brigade is inviting the community to a free barbecue and information session on operating private firefighting equipment.
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Locals are invited to a community safety event (and free barbecue) to mingle and learn about operating private firefighting equipment.