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Today, Talbot turned out to say thank you! 🙏🏻‍After nearly a decade running the Court House Hotel Talbot, Reiny Gunther ...
03/05/2026

Today, Talbot turned out to say thank you! 🙏🏻‍

After nearly a decade running the Court House Hotel Talbot, Reiny Gunther and Barry Ross are hanging up the boots. 👋🏻

They’ve been behind the bar, in the kitchen, greeting locals, feeding visitors, pouring drinks, sharing laughs, and keeping one of Talbot’s most loved gathering places alive. 🙌🏻

It was never just a pub. The Court House Hotel has been the place you stop in after work, the place you catch up with mates, the place you wander into for a meal, a drink, a chat, or simply a familiar face. ☺️

And for the past ten years, Barry and Reiny have been those familiar faces. 👥

Working seven days a week, they helped turn the pub into a true heart of Talbot – the sort of place that means more to a small town than outsiders probably realise. 🤎

Today, the community came out to give them the send-off they deserved. 👋🏻

The drinks were flowing, the music was rocking thanks to cover band LRC, there was a raffle, speeches were made, stories were shared, and there was that bittersweet feeling in the air that comes when something familiar is changing. 😔

It was a celebration, but also a goodbye. 🙌🏻

A thank you for the meals, the cold drinks, the friendship, the community spirit, and the years of hard work that often happen quietly in the background while everyone else simply enjoys having a good local pub to walk into. 🍺

Barry and Reiny are now hanging up the boots, and they leave behind more than just a business. 🏪

They leave behind memories. They leave behind friendships. They leave behind a pub that has been kept warm, welcoming, and alive because two people put in the work, day after day, year after year. 💪🏻

There will now be a short closure before the new owners begin their own journey at the Court House Hotel. But today belonged to Barry and Reiny. ✋🏻

Thank you both for everything you’ve given to Talbot over the past decade! 🙏🏻‍

All the very best for whatever comes next. You’ve earned the rest, the cheers, and probably about three months of sleeping in! 💤

Students from Talbot Primary School took part in the Talbot ANZAC Day march, with the school describing the ceremony as ...
26/04/2026

Students from Talbot Primary School took part in the Talbot ANZAC Day march, with the school describing the ceremony as a moving and meaningful occasion. 🌺

Year 6 leaders represented the school during the service, laying a wreath on behalf of the Talbot community in a moment of remembrance. 🙏🏻‍

Its senior students will next turn their focus to the Battle of Beersheba, researching the historic event, with the opportunity to present at the Remembrance Day service. ✝️

Huge shoutout to Darcy Thatcher and Naomi Henderson for taking their talents all the way up to the national stage in Bri...
22/04/2026

Huge shoutout to Darcy Thatcher and Naomi Henderson for taking their talents all the way up to the national stage in Brisbane and absolutely holding their own! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Darcy flying through the heats and making not one but two finals – then going bang with back-to-back 6th place finishes – that’s elite stuff, no mucking around there at all! 👏🏻

And Naomi, that 10.88m triple jump is no joke either – 17th in the country is something most people wouldn’t even sniff, let alone achieve! 💪🏻

Brilliant effort from both girls representing the region with class – proper hard work paying off in a big way! 🙌🏻

What a beautiful old ruin out at Dunach! 🏚️Chances are it dates back to the gold rush days, when the area was packed wit...
20/04/2026

What a beautiful old ruin out at Dunach! 🏚️

Chances are it dates back to the gold rush days, when the area was packed with miners and small farming settlements around Talbot and Amherst. ⛏️

A lot of these bluestone cottages were built in the 1800s and later abandoned when the gold dried up – leaving behind these quiet little reminders of a once-busy region. 🪨

Anyone know the exact story behind this one? 🤔

Talbot Action Inc has provided an update on a range of local projects and advocacy efforts, highlighting both recent vol...
19/04/2026

Talbot Action Inc has provided an update on a range of local projects and advocacy efforts, highlighting both recent volunteer work and ongoing concerns around key community issues. 🛠️

A group of volunteers recently contributed around 35 hours restoring the Market Square picnic tables, sanding, cleaning and re-coating the timber to refresh one of the town’s central public spaces.

The work has been described as a noticeable improvement, helping lift the presentation of the area.

The group has also been active in responding to Central Goldfields Shire Council’s draft 2026/27 Budget, particularly a proposal that could see the closure of the Talbot waste transfer station, along with sites in Dunolly and Bealiba.

TAI has made formal submissions and engaged with councillors, arguing the closures would have a significant impact on local communities. A final decision from Council is still pending.

In other developments, a new memorial plaque has been installed at London House, recognising the contribution of Max Kau BEM to the development of the community hub.

The plaque was unveiled at a recent event attended by family members and locals, marking the significance of his work in shaping the space.

TAI also confirmed it has been in ongoing discussions with Council CEO Peter Harriott regarding the Talbot Futures project, including long-term planning around sewerage infrastructure to support housing growth while maintaining the town’s character.

The project is expected to rely heavily on funding from taxpayers via the Federal Government.

A broader community conversation about Talbot Futures is scheduled to take place at the Talbot Town Hall on 30 April, with organisers encouraging locals to attend and have their say on the town’s future direction.

Restoration works on Talbot’s historic museum building were completed just over a year ago, with heritage specialist Cra...
12/04/2026

Restoration works on Talbot’s historic museum building were completed just over a year ago, with heritage specialist Craig carrying out the final clean-up and finishing touches.

The work followed earlier structural repairs, with Craig recommending a delay of several months to allow the building to properly settle before moving ahead.

The approach appears to have paid off, with no visible cracking or issues since.

The project was coordinated by Central Goldfields Shire Council’s Project Services and Asset Management team as part of ongoing efforts to preserve local heritage assets.

Our region has suddenly found itself tangled up in a brutal city shooting, after police swooped through Maryborough and ...
11/04/2026

Our region has suddenly found itself tangled up in a brutal city shooting, after police swooped through Maryborough and Talbot chasing down suspects linked to a man gunned down inside a Melbourne high-rise.

Coppers reckon the whole thing was no random act either – this was targeted, deliberate, and carried out in the dead of night.

The chaos unfolded just before 2am on Thursday inside a tower on Whitehorse Road in Box Hill, where a 32-year-old bloke was shot and killed.

Residents were jolted awake by gunshots echoing through the building, with some saying it sounded like it came from up around the 11th floor.

Fire alarms kicked off soon after, dragging Fire Rescue crews into the mix, while police and ambos flooded the scene. People were evacuated, the joint locked down, and forensics started crawling all over it like ants at a picnic.

But while all that was unfolding in Melbourne’s east, the trail quickly pointed back our way.

Late Thursday night, detectives moved in across Maryborough, Talbot, and Bonnie Brook rounding up three people they believe are tied to the shooting.

One of them, a 47-year-old bloke from Bonnie Brook – just east of Melton – has now been charged with murder, and hauled before court. He’ll be back in front of a magistrate in August.

The other two – another 47-year-old fella and a 27-year-old lass from Maryborough – were also picked up in those coordinated raids across the region, including Talbot.

For now, they’ve been released while investigators keep digging, but make no mistake – this thing isn’t wrapped up yet.

The boys in blue ain't saying much about motive just yet, but the “targeted” label tells you plenty. This wasn’t some drunken scuffle that got out of hand – this had intent written all over it.

For now, one bloke is dead, one’s behind bars, and two more are still very much in the frame – with detectives working to piece everything together.

Concerns about behaviour at the Talbot Farmers’ Market have prompted organisers to issue a public statement following in...
15/03/2026

Concerns about behaviour at the Talbot Farmers’ Market have prompted organisers to issue a public statement following incidents reported over the past two markets.

In a post shared on social media, the volunteer committee said several “concerning incidents” had been brought to its attention and emphasised that intimidation of stallholders or visitors would not be tolerated.

“The volunteer committee strives to provide an inclusive, welcoming market for local and regional producers to sell their own high-quality products and trade in an open and fair system,” the statement said.

Organisers also stressed that the market operates without exclusive trading rights or territories, saying it does not support monopolies and works in the interests of all stallholders equally.

“The committee does not tolerate anyone attempting to intimidate stallholders and visitors,” they added.

The committee urged anyone who witnesses troubling behaviour to report it to a committee member during market hours or contact police if necessary.

“A committee member is always present throughout market day. We ask that anyone who witnesses intimidating or concerning behaviour report it as soon as possible to a committee member or call 000 immediately.”

The market concluded by encouraging cooperation from the community to maintain a safe environment for both stallholders and visitors.

Notably, the Talbot Farmers’ Market disabled comments on the post shortly after publishing it, preventing followers from publicly responding or discussing the issue under the announcement.

Works have begun on safety upgrades at London Bridge in Talbot, with the Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, announcing th...
21/02/2026

Works have begun on safety upgrades at London Bridge in Talbot, with the Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, announcing the start of the project while posing for a photo at the site.

The first stage includes installing new vehicle-activated warning signs on approaches to the bridge and trimming trees and vegetation to improve driver visibility.

In the coming months, the second stage will see new barriers installed to increase the road width, double white lines added to prevent overtaking, and resurfacing of the road.

While added safety measures are welcome, they come in the context of Labor’s broader construction record, where major projects have regularly blown out in cost and timeline, leaving taxpayers paying far more than originally forecast.

With Victoria carrying record debt, even smaller regional upgrades now attract closer scrutiny.

Announcements and photo opportunities are one thing. Delivering projects efficiently, transparently and within budget is another. That will ultimately be the standard this upgrade is judged by.

The Talbot Fire Brigade got a nice surprise today when the one and only Bobby Edwards wandered into the shed with a dona...
25/01/2026

The Talbot Fire Brigade got a nice surprise today when the one and only Bobby Edwards wandered into the shed with a donation of over $1,000 in hand! 💰

Bobby didn’t wait to be asked or organised – he just took it upon himself to go door-to-door around Talbot and the surrounding area, rattling tins and asking locals to chip in. 🪙

In just two days, the money was raised, with the community coming through in a big way! The brigade were genuinely humbled, and couldn’t thank Bobby enough for the effort and initiative! 🙏🏻‍

It’s a cracking example of local people backing local volunteers, no fuss, no ego, just getting it done. Massive respect to Bobby and everyone who chipped in! 👏🏻

UPDATE: It looks like this was a false alarm!EARLIER: Emergency services are currently responding to a reported fire at ...
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.

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