COMMUNITY FUN DAY AND EMERGENCY EXPO
The Carisbrook community is set to come together for an afternoon of connection, entertainment and family-friendly activities when it hosts a family fun day and the Central Goldfields Emergency Preparation Expo on Sunday 3 May.
Everyone is invited to the free event to be held from 1 to 5pm at the Carisbrook Recreation Reserve.
There will be food vans, face painting, novelty events, a rock-climbing wall, train rides, live music and sweet treats from Cold Rock Ice Cream.
One of the day's major highlights will be the Central Goldfields Emergency Preparation Expo, giving residents practical tools and advice to prepare for fire, flood, storm and other emergencies. Children will also get to see emergency services vehicles up close.
Council and Water Tech will also be present at the Expo with community members encouraged to ask any questions in relation to flood planning.
Full details here: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/emergencyexpo
DELEDIO PAVILION
Great news for Dunolly, with Council awarding the tender for the new Deledio Recreation Reserve pavilion to MKM Building Group Pty Ltd.
The project will replace the ageing 1977 facility with a modern, accessible pavilion featuring new changerooms, amenities, social spaces and a compliant kitchen. It will also be positioned closer to the netball courts for better access.
The tender award marks a major milestone after more than two decades of community advocacy thanks to the efforts of the Deledio Pavilion Reference Group.
The project is jointly funded by the Federal Government ($1.5 million), Victorian Government ($1 million) and Council ($500,000).
Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026.
Full details here: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/delediocontract
ROAD RESEALING
Our annual road resealing program is underway and is expected to wrap up early next week, weather permitting.
Roads selected for resealing are prioritised through our Asset Management System, using condition data from across the local network.
Property owners directly affected will be notified before works begin.
Locations include:
- Bet Bet Creek Road, Timor - between McKenzie Road and Hooghly Road
- Wehla Road, Bealiba – between Lagoon Lane and Goldfields boundary
- Dunolly Archdale Road, Archdale Junction – Dunolly Archdale Road to South Road
- Kars Street, Maryborough – between Avoca Crescent and Albert Street
- Kars Street, Maryborough – Napier Street to Alma Street
- Kars Street, Maryborough - Wellington Street to Goldsmith Street
- Landsdowne Street, Talbot – Camp Stret to King Street
- Timor Bromley Road, Timor – Timor Dunluce East Extension to Frogmore Lane
- Alma Street, Maryborough – Derby Road to Brougham Street
DOUBLE THE PICKLEBALL!
Pickleball has been such a hit that we're now offering TWO sessions every Wednesday 4.30pm and 5.15pm.
The sessions are free, one hour each and are held at the Nolan Street Gym in Maryborough (behind Council and VicRoads). Led by instructor Brendan Booth, all ages are welcome.
To help ensure an even spread across the two sessions please register at www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/pickleball
Pickleball is fun, low‑impact and easy to learn. Come and give it a go!
Pickleball is funded through the Victorian Government's Healthy Loddon Campaspe initiative.
PRINCES PARK UP IN LIGHTS
Healthy Loddon Campaspe is lighting up Princes Park Oval and Netball Court every Friday from 5.45 to 8pm from Friday 1 May until Friday 26 June.
The initiative aims to give people more chance to be active outdoors in a safe, well-lit environment during the colder months.
Take a friend, family member or just yourself and enjoy a walk, kick or run around under lights.
GOLDFIELDS RESERVOIR UPGRADE
A reminder that there will be no weekend access this weekend 2–3 May while upgrade works progress. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
CURRENT STAFF REPLACEMENTS
Ready for your next career move? Explore our current staff replacements and apply today:
- Educator Certificate III (Goldfields Children's Centre)
- Educator Diploma (Goldfields Children's Centre)
