Two significant rainfall events in August have caused significant damage.
Our Roads and Works crew are aware of the extensive damage across our road network and will work through a prioritised recovery process to address these issues.
There are currently multiple road closures across our Shire - for an up-to-date list of closures please visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/flood2026
Our crews will continue to monitor road conditions and adjust road closure signage as required.
Please drive carefully to the conditions and watch for debris or hazards on the road network.
If you see a traffic hazard, report it to our Customer Service team on 5461 0610 or lodge it online via www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/reportaproblem
If you need flood emergency assistance from SES, call 132 500.
Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au and emergency warnings and incidents via VicEmergency www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
Our Maternal and Child Health service is much loved by local families, supporting children from birth to school age at the Goldfields Children's Centre. Our nurses guide families through early parenting with advice on development, growth, nutrition and wellbeing.
In the last financial year, our community welcomed 88 babies, with 32 first‑time mums connecting with our MCH team. We delivered 996 Key Age & Stage consultations, and 511 children attended the service at least once — a snapshot of just how valued this support is across our shire.
We'd love to hear from families about their experiences to help shape future services: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/MCHsurvey
BOOK WEEK AT THE LIBRARIES
Our Library Service is thriving - more visits, more borrowing and record participation across all ages.
With Book Week next week, it's the perfect time to join in.
Storytime & craft sessions: Maryborough Library: 10am on Tuesday 25 August, Wednesday 26 August, Friday 28 August and Dunolly Library: 10.30am on Tuesday 25 August.
Plus, the beloved Stuffed Animal Sleepover returns Friday 28 August for ages 3–12.
Bookings essential. Call the Library team on 5461 9111.
