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Private investigators hear from new witnesses
New witnesses have come forward in the search for missing Maryborough boy Terry Floyd, after private investigators took statements and gathered evidence in Avoca last week. A team of private investigators, headed by retired homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, spent four days in Avoca last week gathering additional information relating to the now 48-year-old case. Terry Floyd was 12 when he disappeared, last seen on the side of the Pyrenees Highway in Avoca on June 28, 1975.
Victorian horse deaths not linked, Agriculture Victoria investigation concludes
An investigation into the recent spate of sudden multiple horse deaths, including at Ballarat and Colac, has not found anything unusual or unexpected contributed to the deaths, Agriculture Victoria has announced. The organisation’s investigation has concluded and found there were no links in the deaths or properties, or any indication of infectious disease. The investigation involved a total of 17 horses that died on six separate properties.
Toy library awarded for supporting community
Proving playing is serious business, the Maryborough Toy Library was awarded for its efforts in making play-based learning accessible for all children. Boasting a collection of over 800 toys, the town’s beloved library was recognised at this year’s International Toy Library Conference hosted by Toy Libraries Australia. A runner-up in the Micro Toy Library of the Year category, Maryborough Toy Library’s president Kate Cain said the award validated the hard work of the committee.
Road rules to change to curb driver distraction
Aiming to curb distraction related road trauma, new rules have been introduced for drivers across the state — with higher restrictions in place for L and P platers. Coming into effect from March 31, new driver rules are being put in place to reduce crashes and deadly accidents — distraction is involved in around 11 percent of fatalities according to the State Government.
The Addy Looks Back
On this day.... 10 YEARS AGO 2013 Maryborough Education Centre welcomed nine new graduate teachers, including local Kelsey Chandler, who started their careers during term one. The Maryborough District Health Service opened its palliative care suite as part of the CancerCare project improving care for local patients.
Get growing with Costa in the Central Goldfields Shire
An opportunity to participate in a virtual grow-along with Australian gardening personality Costa Georgiadis is headed to the Central Goldfields Shire. Healthy Loddon Campaspe has partnered with Grow It Local — a grass roots mission to get more people growing their own food — to encourage and educate residents across the region about healthy eating, cooking and growing.
Autumn firewood collection season open
The autumn firewood collection season is now open, with residents reminded to only collect wood from designated areas. The season will run from now until June 30 and firewood can only be collected from public land for domestic use. “To ensure that local communities have greater access to available firewood into the future, only residents from specified local government areas are allowed to collect firewood in central Victoria,” Forest Fire Operations district manager Adrian Parker said.
Senior citizen club opens doors for come and try day
The Maryborough Senior Citizens Club is getting ready to welcome fresh faces — with an open day organised this week to display its offerings to new members. Set to run on Thursday, March 9 at 52 Alma Street, from 1.30 to 4 pm, the club will advertise its activities for residents looking to get involved and will also provide additional information related to the group. Currently, the club hosts a range of activities including bridge games, table tennis, tai chi, hoy, craft and indoor bowls.
One life lost on Central Goldfields Shire roads in 2022 as regional road toll rises
With one fatal crash recorded in the Central Goldfields Shire last year, drivers are being advised to exercise caution on regional roads — with a single incident enough to significantly impact the community, police say. After achieving zero fatalities in 2021, the road toll in the Central Goldfields went up by one after a tragic accident occurred in Talbot mid-last year, involving a head-on collision which killed 65-year-old Avoca resident Ian Hoyland.
Magistrate finds Neville Perry not guilty
The high profile case of local prospector Neville Perry has come to a close today, with Mr Perry found not guilty and the charge against him dismissed in the Maryborough Magistrates' Court. Mr Perry represented himself across a three-day trial in November against a single charge alleging he knowingly, and without consent, damaged a heritage site between December 2017 and September 2019.
Health service launches new maternity model of care to ensure parents can give birth locally
The Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has celebrated the 20th baby born under its new “gold standard” model of maternity care, which ensures local women can give birth in their community. Introduced in May, the Midwife Group Practice — Case Load Model of Care, also known as the Maryborough Model, was designed to better meet the needs of the community following a temporary pause of the health service’s birthing suites in early 2021.
Dunolly to host Mallee candidate forum ahead of election
Central Goldfields Shire residents will have the chance to put questions to the candidates vying for the seat of Mallee in the upcoming federal election, with a forum set to be held in Dunolly next week. The Central Goldfields Candidate Forum will run this Monday, just under a week out from election day on May 21 and is a chance for locals to hear directly from the candidates.
Early voting centre now open in Maryborough
Maryborough’s early voting centre is now open, with those needing to get their votes in for the Federal Election before election day able to do so now. Maryborough’s Tren Du Bourg Hall is hosting the local early voting centre which will be open for the next two weeks in the lead up to election day on May 21. Those looking to vote early can do so from now until Friday, May 20.
Police seek public’s help on stolen gold detector
Police are calling for information on a stolen gold detector, similar to the one pictured. Photo: supplied Police Police seek public’s help on stolen gold detector Apr 26 2022 Updated 15 hours ago Police are encouraging anyone with information on the theft of a gold detector from a local state forest to come forward. The theft occurred some time in the afternoon of March 6, when an unknown person/s stole a GPX5000 gold detector with its accessories.
MCDFNL football is back
Sport MCDFNL football is back Apr 22 2022 Updated 2 hours ago The Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League's 2022 season starts this weekend and some big clashes are expected on ovals across the district. Maldon, which has already played Newstead this season, will host Talbot while the Roos will welcome Maryborough Rovers. Royal Park heads out to Avoca and Harcourt plays Dunolly at the den.
Avoca premiership reunion three years in the making
Sport Avoca premiership reunion three years in the making Apr 22 2022 Updated 11 hours ago The Avoca Football Netball Club is holding a reunion this Saturday when the Bulldogs host Royal Park. It will be the club’s third attempt in as many years to get together the premiership teams of 1979, 1980 and 1981 as COVID has delayed the event for several years. The reserves football team won the 1979 premiership, while the senior football team went back-to- back in 1980-81.
Major COVID rule changes on the way for Victorians
COVID-19 Major COVID rule changes on the way for Victorians Apr 22 2022 Updated 44 minutes ago Big COVID rule changes are on the way for Victorians, with close contact isolation requirements, masks in hospitality and retail settings, and vaccine mandates for venues to be scrapped from midnight tonight. Minister for Health Martin Foley made the announcement on Wednesday and said the changes can be made due to the peak of the Omicron wave beginning to subside, and high vaccination rates.
MCDFNL football is back
Maryborough Advertiser MCDFNL football is back Apr 22 2022 Updated 11 hours ago The Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League's 2022 season starts this weekend and some big clashes are expected on ovals across the district. Maldon, which has already played Newstead this season, will host Talbot while the Roos will welcome Maryborough Rovers. Royal Park heads out to Avoca and Harcourt plays Dunolly at the den.
Lohmann to pull on Lions’ guernsey for AFL debut
Football Lohmann to pull on Lions’ guernsey for AFL debut Apr 14 2022 Updated 14 hours ago Maryborough will beam with pride when former local Kai Lohmann makes his AFL debut for the Brisbane Lions tonight. The 18-year-old who started his footy career at the Maryborough Football Netball Club made his case for senior selection after some cracking VFL performances in recent weeks.
Borough eager to top Maine in battle of the Pies
Jake Postle keeps his eye on the ball as he tries to gain possession for Maryborough at the weekend. Football Borough eager to top Maine in battle of the Pies Apr 14 2022 Updated 11 minutes ago It doesn’t get much bigger for Maryborough than playing — and hopefully beating — Castlemaine. Both the Maryborough and Castlemaine Magpies have hung out at the back of t
Basketballers hit the court for summer grand finals
Under 12 girls premier, Tigers. Under 12 girls runner-up, Avoca. Under 12 boys premier, Scribes. Under 12 boys runner-up, Tigers. Photo: supplied Under 14 girls premier, Hawks. Photo: supplied Under 14 girls runner-up, Tigers. Photo: supplied Under 17 girls premier, Tigers black. Photo: supplied Under 17 girls runner-up, Saints. Photo: supplied A reserve premier, Saints. Photo: supplied A reserve runner-up, Saints Teal. Photo: supplied A grade premier, Tigers Black.
Nick Hind has a tough job ahead of him tonight. Photo: Essendon FC. Football Local duo take to the field for Dons, Ginnivan kicks three for Pies Apr 01 2022 Updated 35 minutes ago Essendon’s Maryborough duo Nick Hind and Jake Stringer were both featured in round two of the 2022 AFL Season, with Stringer returning after missing round one with injury and Hind putting up another admirable fight in the back line. The Dons are now zero from two after losing to Geelong by 66 points in roun
Awareness night to highlight lasting consequences of senseless acts of violence
Community Awareness night to highlight lasting consequences of senseless acts of violence Mar 25 2022 Updated 15 hours ago 4 min read Melbourne teenager Pat Cronin’s death following a coward punch will always be remembered as “a tragic waste of life” by his family — with the implications and lasting consequences of violence to be put under the spotlight at the Maryborough Highland Society next week.
Laurie Smith and his Talbot Gold side would have been elated to come out on top of Saturday’s elimination final with Avoca. Lawn Bowls Talbot and Highland White survive elimination finals Mar 18 2022 Updated 20 minutes ago 4 min read Avoca Red is officially out of the running for the 2021/22 Goldfields Playing Area Saturday pennant premiership after a heartbreaking 60-51 loss to Talbot Gold in Saturday’s elimination semi final.
Qualifier delayed for Butler and her Pie side due to COVID cases
Local AFLW player Lauren Butler and her side, Collingwood have had to postpone their qualifying final with Brisbane after a COVID outbreak has ruled out a majority of the club’s senior and back-up playing list.
Local footballing talent Paige Scott has been fighting hard during a tough season for the GWV Rebels. The forward from Avoca was cleaned up and concussed in the second most recent round, but has been deemed fit to play just in time for her call up for Vic Country in the AFLW National Championships this Sunday. Photo: Rookie Me Central.
Beaufort hopeful fifth time’s the charm in Laane clash
Zach Graham and his Laane team head into tomorrow’s final with Beaufort as clear favourites. Cricket Beaufort hopeful fifth time’s the charm in Laane clash Mar 18 2022 Updated 20 minutes ago 2 min read Laanecoorie Dunolly and Beaufort have got to be sick of playing one another by now, with this pair set for a back-to-back meeting for this weekend’s first versus fourth semi final. Beaufort will need a miracle to pull off a win, with Laane having beaten th
Clunes’ Mitch Coppick bats against the bowling of Colts Phelans on Saturday and will get to do the same this weekend in semi finals. Cricket Knock out semi could be match of the season Mar 18 2022 Updated 20 minutes ago 2 min read Saturday’s knock out final between Colts Phelans and Clunes is shaping up to be the game of the season. These two teams met at the weekend and after the lower-ranked Magpies took
JEV found in four more piggeries, including in Loddon Shire
Health JEV found in four more piggeries, including in Loddon Shire Mar 18 2022 Updated 5 minutes ago 1 min read Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) has been found in four more Victorian piggeries this week, including in the Loddon Shire. The mosquito-borne virus, mostly found in pigs and horses, has been confirmed at four new piggeries in Loddon, Campaspe, Northern Grampians and Gannawarra shires.
Fox baiting program begins in Maryborough
Community Fox baiting program begins in Maryborough Mar 11 2022 Updated 4 hours ago 1 min read Fox baiting has begun in state forests around Maryborough to help protect livestock and native animals, with dog owners in particular urged to keep their pets contained to their properties during the baiting months.
Colts’ Rhys Wagstaff will be fighting for his side to claim glory against Clunes this weekend. Cricket Clunes and Colts clash a semi-final prelude Mar 11 2022 Updated 9 hours ago 2 min read It is highly likely that the winner of the game between Clunes and Colts Phelans this weekend will predict which team has what it takes to get to the grand final this season. It’s a bold claim to make however as Beaufort is destined to meet undefeate
Dunolly’s senior team will play a preseason match on Mars Stadium this weekend thanks to the AFL. Photo: AFL. Football Dunolly headed to Mars for curtain raiser to AFLW match Mar 11 2022 Updated 8 hours ago 3 min read While many local footy teams are getting stuck into preseason games, Dunolly will dust the boots off this Sunday for the ultimate season starter, set to play the Western Rams on Mars Stadium as a curtain raiser for the AFLW.
Breakfast event marks International Women’s Day
Highview’s Jacintha Steike and Theresa Buchanan attended Zonta’s International Women’s Day breakfast on Tuesday at the Supreme. Community Breakfast event marks International Women’s Day Mar 11 2022 Updated 8 hours ago 2 min read International Women’s Day (IWD) was marked locally on Tuesday with a group of more than 40 women and girls coming together to reflect on this year’s theme: #BreakTheBias. This theme encourages everyone to imagine a gender equal world, one free fr
Brady Templeton enjoyed victory with the Swans. Cricket Last home and away round to determine ladder placings in A reserve Mar 11 2022 Updated 8 hours ago 2 min read The closing round of A reserve cricket will be played this week-end where some potentially ladder altering results could unfold. Just two games were able to be completed in round 13 at the weekend, with w
COVID cases remain steady locally and across the state - Maryborough Advertiser
COVID-19 COVID cases remain steady locally and across the state Mar 11 2022 Updated 19 hours ago 1 min read COVID cases have remained steady in Central Goldfields and across the state over the past week. There were 20 new cases recorded in the shire on Tuesday, 12 Wednesday and 13 Thursday. As of Thursday there were 73 active cases in the Central Goldfields.
Mosquito-born virus found in the state, cases in central Victoria
Health Mosquito-born virus found in the state, cases in central Victoria Mar 11 2022 Updated 1 hour ago 2 min read Cases of the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) have been identified in Victoria, including in Bendigo, and two people have died, with health officials issuing warnings to the public. The mosquito-borne virus was initially found in pigs in Echuca with a warning issued in late February, as well as in NSW and Queensland.
A grade washed out, most of A reserve plays on amid rain
There were only three of seven local cricket games which could get underway at the weekend, all of which were in the Pyrenees, and just two completed in full due to the rain. Natte Yallock was very happy to complete its game with Laanecoorie Dunolly, defeating the side by an impressive seven wickets.
Hawthorn player Tom Mitchell set to join Talbot for training session
Football Hawthorn player Tom Mitchell set to join Talbot for training session Mar 08 2022 Updated 10 minutes ago 3 min read The Talbot Football Netball Club (TFNC) will welcome a Hawk of national fame to training this Thursday, with past Brownlow medalist and current Hawthorn player, Tom Mitchell headed to town for a footy clinic. Tom Mitchell has played 150 games across his AFL career, playing 65 games w
Cam McClure takes wicket in debut for Victorian Cricket Team
Maryborough’s Cameron McClure made his Victorian Cricket Team debut on Sunday. Cricket Cam McClure takes wicket in debut for Victorian Cricket Team Mar 08 2022 Updated 41 minutes ago 1 min read Maryborough’s Cameron McClure made his Victorian Cricket Team debut on Sunday, taking a wicket in the Marsh One-Day Cup match with Tasmania. After being offered his second rookie contract this season, 20-year- old Mc
Colts v Crows outcome to influence semi finals
Colts Phelans bowler Dayne Baker will be one to watch this weekend against Beaufort. Cricket Colts v Crows outcome to influence semi finals Mar 04 2022 Updated 58 minutes ago 2 min read Colts Phelans and Beaufort are set to meet this weekend and as the outcome will in-fluence how semi finals unfold, all eyes will be on the Hedges Oval scoreboard. Colts are likely to finish in second place on the ladder barring the chance
Sides gear up for last round before finals series
Frank Allan bowls for Talbot Brown in the side’s division one clash with Dunolly Blue at the weekend. Lawn Bowls Sides gear up for last round before finals series Mar 04 2022 Updated 55 minutes ago 5 min read By taking a 14-shot win over Newstead at the weekend, Avoca Red has put itself in the position to qualify for division one finals in the closing home and away round of the season. It will be a thrilling conclusion to a highly competitive bowls season, wit
Stormy weather puts an abrupt stop to final home and away matches
Lawn Bowls Stormy weather puts an abrupt stop to final home and away matches Mar 04 2022 Updated 1 hour ago 2 min read Within about 15 minutes of starting, all round 14 midweek pennant games were called off on Tuesday as rain, thunder and lightning put a dampener on the closing home and away round. In the finishing round of the 2021/22 midweek pennant season, Carisbr
MKM seeking win over Clunes in final match for 2021/22
Chris Freeman has been a great all-rounder for MKM this season and will be looked to with both bat and ball this weekend to hopefully get the side a win in their last game. Cricket MKM seeking win over Clunes in final match for 2021/22 Mar 04 2022 Updated 1 hour ago 2 min read MKM will hope to finish its 2021/22 cricket season how it started it, by defeating Clunes at Ron Sinclair, however the Magpies will fight to take the chocolates ahead of their finals campaign.
Central Victoria could host Commonwealth Games
Sport Central Victoria could host Commonwealth Games Mar 04 2022 Updated 52 minutes ago 3 min read The Victorian Government has entered into exclusive negotiations to host the 2026 Common-wealth Games in the state’s regions, including potentially in Bendigo and Ballarat. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a two-month exclusivity agreemen
Major wins from Natte and Avoca highlight round 12 of A reserve
Daniel Kitching of Avoca vents his frustration after being dismissed in a big win for the Bulldogs over Colts Phelans on Saturday. Cricket Major wins from Natte and Avoca highlight round 12 of A reserve Mar 04 2022 Updated 35 minutes ago 6 min read Natte Yallock swanned into round 12 without a care in the world, handing MKM an all too easy 144-run loss. The Swans were ruthless at the pond, with captain Trent Mortlock leading th
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