Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud

02/06/2026

If you love Avoca as much as we do, please vote for us in the Tiny Town category of the 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards!

Winning this award would generate fantastic exposure for Avoca and the wider Pyrenees, encouraging more visitors to discover our beautiful town!

Everyone in the Pyrenees knows that Avoca is something special — and now the rest of the country is about to find out.
Avoca has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards – representing the Tiny Town category!
But there’s one more step to go, and we need your help to bring it home.
The final stage is public voting, and every vote counts.
If you love Avoca, now’s the time to show your support. Cast your vote, then spread the word to your family, friends, neighbours, workmates, and anyone else who knows just how amazing Avoca is.

Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/56667aay

31/05/2026

What a fantastic weekend at Words in Winter - Central Goldfields!

Congratulations to Janice, Patty and everyone involved in bringing this wonderful event to life for the Central Goldfields region.

From inspiring conversations and creative workshops to connecting people through stories, the festival once again showcased the talent, passion and community spirit that make our region so special.

Thank you to the organisers, presenters, volunteers and attendees who helped make the event such a success. We’re proud to support initiatives that bring people together and celebrate learning, creativity and connection.

29/05/2026

What a great day at the Avoca Riverside Market last Sunday!

The Kelly Sports Fun Zone was a huge hit, with families enjoying a range of fun, active games and activities throughout the market.

Proudly supported through a Community Bank grant, it was fantastic to see so many people getting involved, having fun and connecting with the community.

26/05/2026

Last night, Julie and Hannah joined the local volunteers from the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Community Transport program for a lovely thank you evening in St Arnaud.

The volunteers enjoyed dinner and received a voucher as part of our Community Bank volunteer support grant, along with a lovely gift from the RFDS.

The volunteers are incredibly friendly, caring and welcoming, and the support they provide goes far beyond just transport. They help locals get to important medical appointments while also offering connection, conversation and a familiar face along the way.

The St Arnaud Community Transport program is currently welcoming new clients in St Arnaud and surrounding areas. To check eligibility or make a booking, visit https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/vic/what-we-do/community-transport or call 03 7046 4664.

We’re proud to support the people who give their time so generously to our community.

23/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a shout-out to our incredible volunteer board of directors.

Our directors don’t just volunteer their time helping guide our Community Bank, they’re also the people coaching local sport, umpiring on weekends, volunteering with the CFA, serving on kinder, school and sporting committees, and so much more.

They are passionate locals who care deeply about the future of our region and work tirelessly behind the scenes to help our communities thrive.

This week, we celebrate not only their contribution to Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud, but the countless ways they give back every single day.

Thank you to all volunteers who make our communities stronger ❤

22/05/2026

We’re proud to announce more than $56,000 in Autumn Community Grants supporting local projects across Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud .

From emergency services and community events to water safety, accessibility and local connection, these projects are helping make our region stronger, more inclusive and more connected.

Congratulations to our successful recipients:

• Amphitheatre CFA Fire Brigade
• Zonta Club of Central Goldfields
• St Arnaud Community Resource Centre
• Goldfields Community Connect
• Lions Club of St Arnaud
• Avoca Friends of the Pool
• Maryborough Community Garden Inc
• Avoca Community Arts & Gardens Inc & Avoca & District Historical Society
• St Arnaud Community Kitchen
• St Arnaud Kindergarten Inc
• Goldfields Sustainability Group
• Casablanca Movie Club

Since 2009, Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud has returned more than $2.7 million back into our local communities through grants, sponsorships and community support.

When you choose to bank locally, you’re helping support projects just like these.

If you’d like to feel good about who you bank with, contact the friendly team at Community Bank Maryborough (5461 4384), Avoca (5465 3804) or St Arnaud (0448 742 059).

21/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the amazing volunteers behind the RFDS Flying Doctor Community Transport Service in St Arnaud.

A friendly face and a lift to an appointment can make a world of difference for people across St Arnaud and surrounding areas.

We’re proud to support this important service through our Community Bank grant program.

RFDS is currently welcoming new clients. To register to use the service or make a booking, call 03 7046 4664 or email [email protected].

Eligibility criteria and more information: https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/vic/what-we-do/community-transport

18/05/2026

Kids - something exciting is coming to the Avoca Riverside Market on May 24th! 🎉

Thanks to a Community Bank grant, Kelly Sports will be bringing the Fun Zone to life. It's all about easy, pick-up and play activities. Whether you’re flying solo, teaming up with friends, or getting the whole family involved, there’ll be something for everyone, with a Kelly Sports coach on hand to join in the fun too!

Think giant games, mini sports challenges, circus skills and more… it’s all about movement, laughter and community connection.

We can't wait to see you there!

11/05/2026

🥰 We love hearing feedback like this about our team!

If you’d like your banking experience to be more like this, contact the friendly team at Community Bank Maryborough (5461 4384), Avoca (5465 3804) or St Arnaud (0448 742 059).

11/05/2026

This week, we celebrated Kristy's 5-year work anniversary! Thanks Kristy, for everything you do!