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Pyrenees Shire Council’s new mayor, Damian Ferrari.

Ferrari Pyrenees Shire’s new mayor

Damian Ferrari has been elected the Pyrenees Shire Council’s new mayor for the next year.

12 December, 2025

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Funding benefits community

Who let the dogs out? That’d be the Central Goldfields Shire Council who now welcome a man’s best friend in Maryborough’s CBD. After a recent change to the local laws, canines are now allowed in the CBD for the first time in 10 years — news Sam Thomas and Lucy took full advantage of.

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Dogs return to town CBD

A “critical governance gap” remains due to other governance gaps at the Central Goldfields Shire Council.

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Rules cause planning policy to crumble

DCV is hopeful of strengthening tourism across its region, including the Central Goldfields.

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Tourism body hopes to enable growth

Clunes facilities revisited - feature photo

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Clunes facilities revisited

Central Goldfields Shire Council have shelved plans for a splash park and to turn the Carisbrook Railway Station into a community hub.

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Splash park, Carisbrook Railway Station projects shelved amid financial pressures

In a vote not without its controversies, Central Goldfields Shire Council has elected councillor Ben Green as mayor and councillor Anna De Villiers as deputy mayor.

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Ben Green shire’s new mayor

Central Goldfields Shire CEO, Peter Harriott, and Rural Assistance Commissioner, Peter Tuohey. Photo: Supplied.

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Council push for drought support

The Avoca Swimming Pool has been refreshed ahead of the coming pool season.

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Pools ready to make a splash

Artist Tiffany Titshall with Blair Lilford, mayor Grace La Vella, Julie Desmond, Jess Clark, and Nick Barber amongst the impressive collage. 071125 11

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Entries encouraged for local art exhibition

VicRoads set to remain in Maryborough - feature photo

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VicRoads set to remain in Maryborough

The ASU’s bargaining team from one of their meetings during the over year long process: Barry Smith, Phil Voutier, Mandy Tucker, Zoe Edwards, Billy King, Ben Sweeney, and Taw Taw Po San Ba. Photo: Supplied.

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Ararat and Central Goldfields council workers anticipate better conditions

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