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A look at the life of Alec Chisholm
Article by the Maryborough Field Naturalists Club Who would have thought that the man credited with the birth of the world-wide conservation movement would have been born in Maryborough and was once the editor of the then Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser? According to the Maryborough Field Naturalists’ Club, that man was Alexander Hugh Chisholm (1890-1977) who completed his schooling in Maryborough, working as a journalist at The Advertiser before becoming editor.
Avoca students to collaborate on new mural
Community Avoca students to collaborate on new mural Jul 19 2022 Updated 12 minutes ago Avoca Primary School students will be joining Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Artist Troy Firebrace to design and paint a mural in the town’s Cambridge Street next month — and the community is being invited to take part as well. Mr Firebrace, a Shepparton-born artist, was asked to design and paint a pav Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Beware text scam sending false COVID-19 information
Police Beware text scam sending false COVID-19 information Jul 19 2022 Updated 12 minutes ago Local police are warning community members not to click on a text message link offering a free COVID test and claiming the text recipient has been in contact with a positive case. The scam text messages impersonate the Australian Government, Medicare and Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Taking time, planning key to farm safety
Community Taking time, planning key to farm safety Jul 19 2022 Updated 22 minutes ago This week is all about raising awareness of the importance of staying safe on farms, something relevant to many local farming families, with the 2022 National Farm Safety Week getting underway from Monday. The national week runs from July 18 to 24 and this year’s theme is ‘Recipe Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
New advice issued to stay safe against COVID in winter
Central Goldfields Shire residents are being urged to help keep the community safe as new strains of coronavirus continue to spread, with new government recommendations introduced this week to help Victorians stay well over winter.
New exercise equipment to help residents get active
Council New exercise equipment to help residents get active Jul 15 2022 Updated 3 hours ago Princes Park’s new outdoor exercise equipment is up and running with the site now officially open. Maryborough’s brand new exercise station, installed beside Lake Victoria ne Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Museum upgrade to make a “world of difference”
Community Museum upgrade to make a “world of difference” Jul 15 2022 Updated 3 hours ago Talbot Arts and Historical Museum is in for a big change with significant upgrades to happen thanks to government funding. The Arts and Historical Museum building, built in 1870 was initially the Pr Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
MDHS currently managing COVID outbreak in Wattle Rise
Visitor restrictions are currently in place at Maryborough’s Wattle Rise Nursing Home due to a COVID outbreak in the centre. The nursing home is run by the Maryborough District Health Service and in a statement on Sunday, MDHS Acting CEO David Edwards said the health service is being supported by the Grampians Public Health Unit and government agencies to manage the outbreak.
Fourth COVID vaccine dose recommended for over 30s
COVID-19 Fourth COVID vaccine dose recommended for over 30s Jul 12 2022 Updated 47 minutes ago The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have recommended a winter COVID-19 booster vaccine for those aged 30 and over following a recent spike in the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the virus. The Department of Health found Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 are now Victoria’s mos Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Ethical investment explainer event headed to Maryborough
Community Ethical investment explainer event headed to Maryborough Jul 12 2022 Updated 59 minutes ago The Goldfields Sustainability Group are set to host an ethical investment information session this weekend for locals to learn about what the financial practice means. Ethical investing is the practice of factoring in people, society and the e Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Community Former MEC student presents at state conference Jul 01 2022 Updated 2 hours ago Former Maryborough Education Centre (MEC) student Martin Newman was selected as a speaker at the Education State Principals Conference recently. Held at the Melbourne Convention Centre, the two-day conference — hosted by Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
New trees to beautify Central Goldfields Shire towns
Council New trees to beautify Central Goldfields Shire towns Jun 28 2022 Updated 32 minutes ago Twenty seven new trees were planted in 14 areas across Maryborough, Dunolly and Talbot by Central Goldfields Shire’s Parks and Gardens team last week in response to the requests of locals. Four different tree species including callistemons, kurrajongs, plane and p Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Migrant Women in Business to host first expo at Maldon in Winter 2022 Festival
Community Migrant Women in Business to host first expo at Maldon in Winter 2022 Festival Jun 28 2022 Updated 25 minutes ago The Maldon in Winter 2022 Festival will see organisation, Migrant Women in Business bring a multicultural experience to the town. The national network is comprised of more than 90 women from migrant and re Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Electro-medieval band to rock out the night in Maldon
Melbourne electro-medieval band Dandelion Wine are set to shine during the Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas next month. The world renowned band are set to perform their latest album, Le Coeur, with support artist Sasha Cuha at Maldon’s Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas this July. The band have spent the past two decades performing in locations across Europe, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong, and at German and Lithuanian medieval festivals.
Modest changes on the way for COVID-19 rules
A series of “modest changes” to Victoria’s COVID-19 rules are set to come into effect from midnight tonight, including the scrapping of vaccination mandates in some settings such as schools. Three-dose COVID-19 vaccination requirements will be lifted for those working in education, food distribution and quarantine accommodation.
National minimum wage rise a relief, says local resident
Community National minimum wage rise a relief, says local resident Jun 21 2022 Updated 1 hour ago The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has declared a 5.2 percent increase to the national minimum wage, meaning some workers’ pay packets are to increase by $40 per week, something that will provide some financial relief, one local resident says. Last Wednesday the FWC announced a rise to both the national minimum wage a Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Community ATO urges Aussies to be wary of tax time scams Jun 17 2022 Updated 1 hour ago The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding locals to not be fooled this tax time with over 500 impersonators found to be mimicking the organisation. Over the past year the ATO have found an increase in platforms impersonatin Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Community Unique fundraiser supports rooster rehoming group Jun 17 2022 Updated 48 minutes ago Local member of Rooster Warriors Rehoming, Shelley McGrath-Woolley is joing in on a unique fundraiser for the charity. Ms McGrath-Woolley is a proud volunteer and member of the organisation wher Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Gothic festival to bring new ideas to Maldon
Community Gothic festival to bring new ideas to Maldon Jun 17 2022 Updated 33 minutes ago Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas will be an eccentric weekend to celebrate the gloomy edge to the goldfields. To coincide with the Maldon in Winter Festival, the town will be holding a Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Cyclists ride over 140 kms in support of rail trail
Community Cyclists ride over 140 kms in support of rail trail Jun 17 2022 Updated 1 hour ago Eighteen cyclists gathered together riding across the district over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in support of the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail project. Last Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Whitehorse Cyclist Club members travelled Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Healthcare staff thanked with payment package
State Government Healthcare staff thanked with payment package Jun 14 2022 Updated 1 hour ago Local public healthcare workers are set to benefit from a $353 million government package offering payments of $3000 to all staff working in public hospitals and ambulance services. Last Thursday the State Government announced a Healthcare Worker Winter Ret Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Local students awarded Freemason scholarships
Community Local students awarded Freemason scholarships Jun 14 2022 Updated 48 minutes ago The Freemasons Foundation Victoria (FFV) celebrated the Central Goldfields Shire and district’s youth, presenting more than 30 local students with scholarships. Last week the FFV held an awards evening where 33 students from 27 schools Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
L2P mentors boosted by new uniforms
Local L2P mentors are set to rock new uniforms to help build the program’s profile. Those volunteering for the Central Goldfields Shire program will be provided with new uniforms comprising of t-shirts and hats, thanks to funding from the Victorian Government, through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).
Now is the time to check smoke alarms, CFA warns - Maryborough Advertiser
Emergency Services Now is the time to check smoke alarms, CFA warns Jun 10 2022 Updated 34 minutes ago With winter now here the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are calling on the community to ensure their smoke alarms are working. The CFA are reminding home owners of the importance of having a working smo Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Girl Guides mark World Environmental Day
Community Girl Guides mark World Environmental Day Jun 10 2022 Updated 34 minutes ago Maryborough Girl Guides joined the globe to celebrate World Environment Day this week. Recognised on Sunday, June 5, World Environment Day is an annual event led Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Police call for witnesses to Maryborough Golf Club damage
Police are calling for community assistance to locate hoons that caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to the Maryborough Golf Club green recently. It’s believed that at approximately 4 pm on Thursday, May 26, two motorbikes attended the club and did burnouts on the green surrounding the 11th hole, causing extensive damage to the surface. Maryborough Police Senior Constable Crystal Clark said it was disappointing to see the facility damaged.
Local business, police warn community to beware of potential bitumen scam
A local business is warning others to look out for potential scammers after it was asked to pay three times the quoted amount for shonky bitumen resurfacing works, with police urging residents to be wary of conmen doing the rounds. A number of businesses were approached by individuals dressed in high visibility workwear on Tuesday last week, claiming to have excess bitumen from a previous job and offering to redo driveways and carparks for cheap.
Survey reveals misconceptions around ready-made baby and toddler foods
A new study has revealed more than half of Australian parents falsely believe their infants and toddlers’ pre-made baby food contains the ingredients they need to develop, and some believe they’re healthier than homemade meals — something local early parenting practitioner Kristen Lummis says comes down to misleading marketing. The findings come from a 2021 survey conducted for the Royal Children’s Hos
Makers market showcasing Central Goldfields businesses
Council Makers market showcasing Central Goldfields businesses Jun 03 2022 Updated 3 hours ago The Central Goldfields is set to host a new combined market across four local districts. The Makers and Collectors Market is a deconstructed market set to run on th Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Clunes Historic Vehicle Show proceeds to help those impacted by floods
Community Clunes Historic Vehicle Show proceeds to help those impacted by floods Jun 03 2022 Updated 3 hours ago The Maryborough Country Women’s Association (CWA) have received funds from the Clunes Historic Vehicle Show to help those affected by the Lismore floods. This year’s 11th Clunes Historic Vehicle Show, held over the March long wee Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Fundraiser success at local community house
Community Fundraiser success at local community house May 31 2022 Updated 1 hour ago Maryborough Community House’s recent Biggest Morning Tea was a massive success. On May 18 the community house held a morning tea to help raise funds for th Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Asteria Services marks National Sorry Day
Community Asteria Services marks National Sorry Day May 31 2022 Updated 2 hours ago Asteria Services held a flag raising ceremony to acknowledge National Sorry Day last Thursday, May 26, marking the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A crowd gathered to watch through the autumn drizzle as the Aboriginal, Aus Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
New foster program to help cats and kittens find a home
Community New foster program to help cats and kittens find a home May 27 2022 Updated 1 hour ago Central Goldfields Rehoming are looking for locals to become a part of a feline fostering program. The local rehoming service have launched a cat and kitten fostering program Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Senior Citizens Club, IGA unite to share services
Community Senior Citizens Club, IGA unite to share services May 27 2022 Updated 35 minutes ago Maryborough Senior Citizens Club and IGA have united to open the first chapter on a free, communal resources fridge. Created using an old heirloom, a fridge set up in IGA has been turned into Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Nearly 2500 COVID cases in Central Goldfields since pandemic began - Maryborough Advertiser
COVID cases have remained at a steady level in the Central Goldfields over the past months, with the shire recording a total more than 2000 since the pandemic began back in March 2020. As of the most recent data to Monday, there were 13 new cases recorded in the shire and 133 still active. There have been 2444 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Community Salvos raising funds to support community May 24 2022 Updated 16 minutes ago Maryborough’s Salvation Army is urging locals to donate to the 2022 Red Shield Appeal. The appeal is an annual event run by The Salvos, this year rolling into its Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Funding boost to help Clunes bottle museum
Council Funding boost to help Clunes bottle museum May 24 2022 Updated 13 minutes ago Clunes’ Lee Medlyn Bottle Museum looks set to receive major funding to bring long-awaited upgrades to the prolific building, with more than $400,000 allocated to the museum in Hepburn Shire Council’s draft budget. A total of $458,000 was allocated to the museum for renewals and repa Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Council building lights up for national awareness campaign
The Central Goldfields Shire Council offices have turned blue and green this week in awareness of a neurological genetic condition. The Maryborough-based council offices were lit each night, including tonight, to raise awareness of Neurofibromatosis (NF). NF is a progressive disease made of three complex genetic conditions, Neurofibromatosis type one, Neurofibromatosis type two and Schwannomatosis. The symptoms for every person affected are unidentical to another.
Community Maryborough volunteering community celebrated May 20 2022 Updated 19 minutes ago The Central Goldfields shire Council held a heartwarming afternoon tea thanking local volunteers as a part of National Volunteer Week 2022. The event held at Maryborough Railway Cafe and Tracks Bar on Monday had an Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Three of the eight Mallee candidates at Dunolly Q&A
Three of the eight candidates running for the federal seat of Mallee in this weekend’s election attended a candidate forum in Dunolly this week. All eight candidates were invited to the forum, however Independent candidate Sophie Baldwin, the Citizens Party’s Chris Lahy and United Australia Party candidate Stuart King were the only candidates who attended the forum at the Railway Hotel in Dunolly on Monday night.
Sporting grants give $1000 boost to Central Goldfields clubs
Sport Sporting grants give $1000 boost to Central Goldfields clubs May 17 2022 Updated 47 minutes ago Five Central Goldfields Shire sporting clubs are set to receive grants from the Victorian Government, helping to replenish the teams’ equipment. All local grant recipients recieved $1000, with Colts Phelans Cricket Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Historic homestead to open for fundraiser
Community Historic homestead to open for fundraiser May 17 2022 Updated 9 minutes ago Take a sip back in time at Plaistow Heritage Homestead’s 22nd annual morning tea for the Cancer Council this Thursday. The morning tea will help raise funds for cancer research, and has much &nb Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
New AED for Talbot brigade
Community New AED for Talbot brigade May 17 2022 Updated 40 minutes ago The Talbot Fire Brigade have received a cheque raised by a local community member to fund a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Resident Janice Darby heard the Talbot brigade were in need of funds to pur Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
Terri puts pedal to the metal for cancer fundraiser
Community Terri puts pedal to the metal for cancer fundraiser May 13 2022 Updated 15 minutes ago Local Terri Gangell is a passionate body builder but has rolled into a new challenge, cycling 200 km over 10 days to raise funds for cancer research. Ms Gangell has ridden 21 km every day over the past week and a half to rais Subscribe to Maryborough Advertiser to read the full story.
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.
Escabags supporting people escaping family violence
Community Escabags supporting people escaping family violence Apr 22 2022 Updated 21 minutes ago Dunolly, Newstead and Maldon bank branches are now escape bag stockists, providing free, discrete bags packed with essentials for individuals or families escaping dangerous or abusive situations.
Humour the key to six decades of marriage
Community Humour the key to six decades of marriage Apr 22 2022 Updated 21 minutes ago When Tom and Val Passalick married at the age of 18 back in 1962, they hadn’t given much thought to the possibility of still being married 60 years later, but preparing to celebrate the milestone this weekend the pair say they’re still head over heels for one another. The couple were married on April 23, 1962 just shy of their 19th birthdays and have maintained a happy and humour-filled relationship since.
Free RATs for eligible Victorians with disability now available
COVID-19 Free RATs for eligible Victorians with disability now available Apr 12 2022 Updated 46 minutes ago Free rapid antigen tests (RATs) are now available to eligible Victorians with disability. Two million RATs are now available to all NDIS participants and disability support pensioners over the next three months. RATs are now available at current testing sites and through Disability Liaison Officers who have also helped more than 10,000 Victorians with disability access vaccines.
Changes to health service's COVID clinic over Easter/ Anzac Day
COVID-19 Changes to health service’s COVID clinic over Easter/ Anzac Day Apr 12 2022 Updated 46 minutes ago Maryborough’s COVID testing clinic will be altering its opening hours over the coming weeks due to the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays. Maryborough District Health Service’s (MDHS) drive through testing clinic usually operates at Florence Lane on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, however over Easter the clinic will be closed on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18.
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