Talkin' about Talbot

11/01/2026

UPDATE: It looks like this was a false alarm!

EARLIER: Emergency services are currently responding to a reported fire at the intersection of the Lexton-Talbot Road and Peel Street in Talbot. 🔥

The incident was logged at 4:59 pm, with four vehicles responding. The fire is currently listed as small, however conditions can change quickly.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible, reduce speed, and follow directions from emergency crews while they work to contain the situation.

29/12/2025

A look at the Talbot Railway Stations, both old and new, captured recently through the lens of David McCulloch. 🚉

20/12/2025

Vale Max Bowen 🤎

A lifetime of service, loyalty and pride in the colours – a true club man who gave everything to Talbot Football & Netball Club and the wider footy community.

Rest peacefully. 💛

12/12/2025

Two familiar faces will once again be leading Talbot’s youngest netballers, with Caitlyn Murrell and Kaleigh Perry locked in as co-coaches for the 2026 11 & Under side! 🦅

The pair are continuing in the role after guiding the team all the way to the 2025 Grand Final, finishing runners-up in a brilliant season that showcased just how strong this next generation is becoming! 🌟

With their experience, teamwork and genuine passion for junior netball, Caitlyn and Kaleigh are perfectly placed to help the squad take the next step! 🏐

04/12/2025

Talbot Football Netball Club has announced its 2026 15 & Under netball coaching team, confirming Emily McLure and Amali Allbutt as co-coaches for the upcoming season. 🦅

Emily brings extensive experience to the role, having coached across several junior grades and guiding Talbot’s 15 & Under side to a premiership back in 2017. 🏆

She’ll be joined by Amali, who steps into her first coaching position with strong enthusiasm and a clear passion for helping young players grow and develop. 🌟

The club says it’s excited to see what the pair can deliver together in 2026, describing them as a dynamic and promising combination for the junior program. 🏐

29/11/2025

Talbot FNC has locked in a major win for its juniors, announcing that Kendall McFadyen will return as the 17 & Under coach for the 2026 and 2027 seasons! 🏐

Kendall has long been a key part of Talbot’s netball program, bringing experience, drive and a genuine passion for developing young players — and the club says her leadership and energy make her the ideal choice to guide the 17s over the next two years. 🙌🏻

🦅 2026 UNDER 17s COACH ANNOUNCEMENT 🦅

We’re so excited to welcome Kendall McFadyen back as our 17 & Under Coach for the 2026 & 2027 seasons!

Kendall has been a huge part of TFNC Netball for many years and brings loads of experience across all junior grades. Her passion, energy and commitment to developing our young players make her the perfect fit to lead our 17s!

25/11/2025

The Pyrenees Advocate is reporting that Talbot resident – and newly crowned Central Goldfields Shire Mayor – Ben Green is now seeking Liberal Party pre-selection for the seat of Ripon at the 2026 Victorian State Election.

Ripon is currently held by Victorian Labor MP Martha Haylett, although her prospects of retaining the seat have been widely questioned following recent controversies and a noticeable decline in community support.

Ben represents the Paddys Ranges ward – covering Talbot, Daisy Hill, Alma, Adelaide Lead and Bowenvale – where he narrowly defeated former Mayor Chris Meddows-Taylor at the 2024 Central Goldfields Shire election.

Chris – an incumbent and former Mayor – actually received more primary votes than Ben, but Ben ultimately passed him on preferences from Gregory Corcoran, who had withdrawn from active campaigning after nominations closed.

Ben also previously ran for federal politics, contesting the seat of Ballarat for the Liberal Party in 2022 and securing 27% of the primary vote in his challenge against Labor MP Catherine King.

With his move toward state politics now public, it raises a reasonable community question: was Ben’s run for council – and his swift elevation to mayor – part of a longer-term plan for higher office?

22/11/2025

Talbot Primary School has wrapped up another huge year at Energy Breakthrough, capping off three days of determination, teamwork, and sheer effort from students, staff, and families! 🙌🏻

Months of preparation came together perfectly, with the whole crew – from Talbot staff and parent helpers to the pit crew and the pit-lane duo of Zack and Kevin Miller – backing the riders every step of the way! 🙏🏻‍

Their support helped deliver a brilliant result, with Wheel Wizards finishing 4th overall in a field of sixteen. A fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work, and enthusiasm of everyone involved! 👏🏻

22/11/2025

The Councillor for Talbot's Paddys Ranges ward, Ben Green, is the new Central Goldfields Shire Mayor! 🏛️

Central Goldfields Shire Council locked in its leadership team for the year ahead during Wednesday night’s Statutory Meeting, confirming who will be steering the organisation

Councillors appointed Paddys Ranges Ward Councillor Ben Green as Mayor for the next 12 months, while Anna de Villiers Tullaroop Ward was appointed Deputy Mayor.

Ben narrowly defeated former Mayor Chris Meddows-Taylor in the 2024 election, thanks to preferences received from Gregory Corcoran, despite Chris receiving more primary votes.

Raised in the Western District on a cattle grazing and thoroughbred racing property, Ben has lived and worked across Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and regional Victoria, and now calls Talbot home.

His early career included time in construction and advertising, as well as a stint sailing racing yachts and working as a boat builder.

He returned to the legal profession 17 years ago, becoming a partner at DSA Law in Queen Street, Melbourne before moving to Nevett Wilkinson and Frawley Lawyers in Ballarat in 2022 as Special Counsel.

His board and committee experience spans the Ballarat and District Law Society, Graduate House at the University of Melbourne, Channel 31, and the Talbot Fire Brigade.

He also previously contested the federal seat of Ballarat for the Liberal Party in 2022, receiving 27% of the primary vote in his challenge against Labor MP Catherine King.

Away from council duties, Ben reportedly enjoys snooker, billiards, pool, reading, and travelling throughout the state.

When elected last year, his priorities were to upgrade and maintain local infrastructure such as roads and bridges, re-open the Maryborough Outdoor Pool, and support small businesses across the shire.

Congratulations to both Ben and Anna on their appointments, and very best wishes for the year of leadership ahead!

16/11/2025

Big congrats to Jamieson House on being crowned the MCDFNL Footballer of the Year – absolutely massive effort from the Talbot lad! 👏🏼

09/11/2025

Talbot Football Netball Club has announced that Caitlyn Murrell and Kaleigh Perry will return as co-coaches for the 2026 11 & Under netball side – a well-deserved continuation after an impressive 2025 season that saw their young team finish runners-up in the Grand Final! 🦅

🦅 2026 11 & UNDER NETBALL CO-COACHES 🦅

Talbot FNC is excited to announce co-coaches for our 11 & Under netball in Caitlyn Murrell and Kaleigh Perry for 2025.

Caitlyn & Kaleigh will be continuing in their role as co-coaches after successfully coaching the team to becoming runners up for the 2025 11 and Under Grand Final. We're excited to see our 11 & Under team continue to grow under the guidance of these two fantastic coaches.

08/11/2025

Big congrats to Zac Cicchini for being named Talbot’s Football Rookie of the Year! 🏆🦅

What a season from the young bloke – hard at the contest, cool under pressure, and already making a name for himself in the brown and gold! 🤎💛