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Highland Gathering 2026 sees crowd numbers swell to ring in the new year
Maryborough’s 163rd Highland Gathering drew a monumental crowd of spectators last week, as a vast congregation commemorated Scottish culture under the “perfect” weather of New
6 January, 2026
General News
Highland dancers turn heads at gathering
Highland dancers returned to the Highland Gathering as their numbers slowly improve post pandemic.
6 January, 2026
Local News
Women the focus of heavy event expansion
While Maryborough’s High-land Gathering boasts signi-ficant authenticity...
Local News
Highland Gathering snapshots
Highland Gathering 2025
Local News
In Short: Collision prompts safety message
Local police are urging locals to drive safely and to the conditions...
Council & Business
Question time on the cards
Community questions ahead of council meetings could be back on the table for the Central Goldfields Shire Council.
2 January, 2026
Local News
No decision on new broiler farm
A controversial broiler farm application has been left in limbo, after...
Local News
Council backs planning policy
Central Goldfields Shire Council has filled a significant hole in how...
Local News
Ferrari Pyrenees Shire’s new mayor
Damian Ferrari has been elected the Pyrenees Shire Council’s new mayor...
Sport
A grade prepares for two-day matches
As the dust settles on the 2025 one-day season, the MDCA A grade competition quickly turns its attention to five...
6 January, 2026
Local News
Callinan’s six-year wait ends with 200 m win
For the first time in nearly six years, Ballarat-based athlete Connor...
Local News
Hoffman takes 70 m crown
Less than 30 milliseconds separated Lilliana Hoffman from ultimate glory...
Local News
70 m men’s sash fits Jared like a Glove(r)
In the space of less than eight seconds, Jared Glover placed his name in...