Home › Town Square
Town Square
Announcements, garage sales, services, obituaries and official notices from across the south west — written by the community, reviewed by our team, published the same day. (Showing sample notices — the board connects to its database at first deploy.)
How it works
- Write your notice and add a photo if you'd like one.
- Pay securely with Stripe — your contact details are never published.
- Our team reviews it and it goes up, usually the same day, for a month.
Notices that are misleading, defamatory or intended as a joke aren't published, and payment is refunded at our discretion. All listings must relate to the south west.
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- For Sale
SAMPLE — Garage sale, everything must go
Furniture, tools, kids' bikes, boxes of books and a kayak that has never once been in the water. Saturday from 8am. Cash or card.
Posted 16 August 2026 - For Sale
SAMPLE — Moving sale, 40 years of treasures
Downsizing after 40 years — china, linen, garden gear, shed full of timber offcuts. Saturday and Sunday, early birds pay double.
Posted 15 August 2026 - For Sale
SAMPLE — Three-family street sale
Three households, one street, one big morning. Baby gear, camping equipment, records, sports gear. From 7.30am till it's gone.
Posted 14 August 2026 - For Sale
SAMPLE — Farm clearing sale, small lots
Hand tools, fencing gear, troughs, a ride-on that needs love, and assorted sundries. Sunday from 9am, follow the signs off the highway.
Posted 13 August 2026 - For Sale
SAMPLE — Craft destash and fabric sale
Quilting fabric by the box, wool, patterns, two overlockers and a cutting table. Saturday 9am–1pm in the church hall.
Posted 12 August 2026 - For Sale
SAMPLE — Firewood, split and delivered
Dry seasoned redgum, split and delivered by the trailer load. Book early before the cold snap — pensioner rates available.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- Employment Office
SAMPLE — Casual barista wanted, main street cafe
Weekend shifts to start, more over summer. Experience preferred but we'll train the right person. Drop a resume in or message us.
Posted 16 August 2026 - Employment Office
SAMPLE — Farmhand, dairy, immediate start
Milking, calf rearing and general duties on a family dairy 20 minutes from town. Ute and quad experience a bonus. Above-award pay.
Posted 15 August 2026 - Employment Office
SAMPLE — Apprentice carpenter opportunity
Local building crew after a first or second year apprentice. Genuine variety — new homes, renos and the odd shearing shed.
Posted 14 August 2026 - Employment Office
SAMPLE — Bookkeeper, two days a week
Small transport business needs a tidy-minded bookkeeper. Flexible days, work from home once you're settled in.
Posted 13 August 2026 - Employment Office
SAMPLE — Seeking work: experienced gardener
Semi-retired horticulturalist available for pruning, planting plans and garden restorations. Decades of local knowledge, references supplied.
Posted 12 August 2026 - Employment Office
SAMPLE — Volunteers wanted for op shop roster
Our op shop needs Friday and Saturday helpers — sorting, serving and chatting. Great team, endless morning tea.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- In Memory
SAMPLE — In loving memory of a well-known local
Sample notice in the In Memory category. These display in a quieter tone, and families can include a photo with their notice.
Posted 16 August 2026 - In Memory
SAMPLE — Thank you from the family
The family sincerely thanks everyone for the kindness, cards and casseroles received during their recent sad loss.
Posted 15 August 2026 - In Memory
SAMPLE — Memorial service announcement
A memorial service will be held at the uniting church on Friday at 11am, followed by refreshments in the hall. All welcome.
Posted 14 August 2026 - In Memory
SAMPLE — First anniversary remembrance
Remembered with love one year on. Always in our hearts — the whole family, near and far.
Posted 13 August 2026 - In Memory
SAMPLE — Passing of a club life member
The bowls club notes with sadness the passing of a treasured life member. Members are invited to form a guard of honour Thursday.
Posted 12 August 2026 - In Memory
SAMPLE — Private family farewell held
At the family's request a private farewell has been held. A public celebration of life will be announced in coming weeks.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- Welcome to the World
SAMPLE — Welcome, Harriet Rose
Arrived safely on Tuesday morning, 3.4kg of perfection. Mum and bub doing beautifully; Dad still grinning. Little sister to Tom.
Posted 16 August 2026 - Welcome to the World
SAMPLE — Twins for the two of us!
Double the nappies, double the joy — two healthy boys born last week. Thanks to the wonderful maternity team for everything.
Posted 15 August 2026 - Welcome to the World
SAMPLE — A grandson at last
Thrilled grandparents announce the safe arrival of their first grandchild. The farm finally has its next little helper.
Posted 14 August 2026 - Welcome to the World
SAMPLE — Welcome to the world, baby Neve
Born on the stormiest night of winter and calm as anything ever since. Welcomed with love by her big brothers and the whole street.
Posted 13 August 2026 - Welcome to the World
SAMPLE — Our rainbow baby is here
After a long wait and a lot of hope, our little one has arrived safe and well. Forever grateful to everyone who walked with us.
Posted 12 August 2026 - Welcome to the World
SAMPLE — Fourth generation on the same street
A baby girl born Sunday makes four generations of the family living on the one street. The great-grandparents are beside themselves.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- Let's Celebrate
SAMPLE — Happy 90th, Nan!
Ninety years young and still beating everyone at cards. Happy birthday Nan, with love from all four generations.
Posted 16 August 2026 - Let's Celebrate
SAMPLE — Congratulations on your engagement
So thrilled for you both! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness — love Mum, Dad and the dog who will be at the wedding.
Posted 15 August 2026 - Let's Celebrate
SAMPLE — Golden wedding anniversary
Fifty years of dancing in the kitchen. Congratulations to a couple who show us all how it's done.
Posted 14 August 2026 - Let's Celebrate
SAMPLE — Well done on the apprenticeship
Four years of early starts and you've made it. Congratulations on becoming a fully qualified sparky — we're so proud.
Posted 13 August 2026 - Let's Celebrate
SAMPLE — Dux of the college, well deserved
All those nights at the kitchen table paid off. Congratulations on being named dux — the whole family is bursting with pride.
Posted 12 August 2026 - Let's Celebrate
SAMPLE — Welcome home after 30 years away
The old town hasn't changed as much as you have. Welcome home — the kettle's on and the spare room's made up.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
-
What's Happening?SAMPLE — Found: banded racing pigeon, Koroit area
A banded racing pigeon has been resting in our backyard since Tuesday — friendly, well fed, clearly someone's champion. Describe the band to claim.
Posted 16 August 2026 - What's Happening?
SAMPLE — Community garden open day
See the new raised beds, meet the growers and grab a seedling. Sunday 10am–2pm, gold coin entry, sausage sizzle running all day.
Posted 15 August 2026 - What's Happening?
SAMPLE — Footy club trivia night fundraiser
Tables of eight, Friday week at the clubrooms. Proceeds go to new junior guernseys. Book with the club secretary.
Posted 14 August 2026 - What's Happening?
SAMPLE — Choir seeking new voices
The harbourside community choir is after new members ahead of its spring concert. No auditions, no experience needed — just turn up Thursday nights.
Posted 13 August 2026 - What's Happening?
SAMPLE — Street library opening on Example Street
Our new street library opens Saturday morning. Take a book, leave a book — donations of kids' titles especially welcome.
Posted 12 August 2026 - What's Happening?
SAMPLE — Playgroup returns for term four
Little Sprouts playgroup restarts Monday 9.30am at the community hall. New families welcome, first session free.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- Here to Help
SAMPLE — Lawn mowing and yard tidy-ups
Reliable local service — mowing, edges, gutters and green waste removal. Fully insured, pensioner discounts, free quotes.
Posted 16 August 2026 - Here to Help
SAMPLE — Home baking for your next event
Cakes, slices and country-show-standard scones for birthdays, wakes and club functions. Orders need one week's notice.
Posted 15 August 2026 - Here to Help
SAMPLE — Tutoring, years 5 to 10
Maths and English tutoring after school, in your home or at the library. Working with children check held. First session half price.
Posted 14 August 2026 - Here to Help
SAMPLE — Handyman, no job too small
Gates, shelves, flyscreens, dripping taps and the jobs that never make the list. Honest rates, local references.
Posted 13 August 2026 - Here to Help
SAMPLE — Dressmaking and alterations
Hems, zips, formal wear fittings and repairs to the coat you can't part with. Quick turnaround before race season.
Posted 12 August 2026 - Here to Help
SAMPLE — Dog walking and pet sitting
Daily walks, holiday feeding visits and overnight sitting. Police check held, happy to meet your pets first. References available.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
- Public Notices
SAMPLE — Road closure for the spring parade
Main street closes between the roundabout and the post office from 8am to noon Saturday for the spring parade. Detours signposted.
Posted 16 August 2026 - Public Notices
SAMPLE — Planned water outage, riverside estate
Water supply will be interrupted Tuesday 9am–3pm for main upgrades. Store drinking water beforehand. Restoration may be earlier.
Posted 15 August 2026 - Public Notices
SAMPLE — Draft footpath plan open for comment
The draft footpath and trails plan is on public exhibition for four weeks. Copies at the library and online; submissions close end of month.
Posted 14 August 2026 - Public Notices
SAMPLE — Fire hydrant testing this fortnight
Crews will be testing hydrants across the township over the next two weeks. Some discoloured water is possible; run taps briefly to clear.
Posted 13 August 2026 - Public Notices
SAMPLE — Annual general meeting, hall committee
The memorial hall committee AGM will be held Wednesday 7pm in the supper room. All positions declared open; new members encouraged.
Posted 12 August 2026 - Public Notices
SAMPLE — Dog registration renewals now due
Registration renewals are due by the end of the month. Renew online or at the shire office; discounts apply for desexed and microchipped pets.
Posted 11 August 2026
Place a notice
One month on the board. Reviewed and published the same day.
How it works
- Write your notice and add a photo if you'd like one.
- Pay securely with Stripe — your contact details are never published.
- Our team reviews it and it goes up, usually the same day, for a month.
Notices that are misleading, defamatory or intended as a joke aren't published, and payment is refunded at our discretion. All listings must relate to the south west.