The Goulburn and District Historical Society are looking for new volunteers and members to help with out with their museum and archives.

The group work from their building at 318 Sloane Street which was built back in the 1840's and plays a huge part of their collection.

President Garry White says anyone is welcome to come along.

This year will be the 10th anniversary of the Collector Pumpkin Festival with increased prize money and lots of big pumpkins expected.

It''all be happening on Sunday may five with plenty of activities for kids including a hay bale maze and the scarecrow event.

Tim the Yowie Man will be judging this year competition with last years winner a whopping 308 kilograms.

President Gary Poille says they'll also have plenty of other competitions if giant pumpkin growing doesn't take your fancy.

Locals will now be able to have their say on the issues report for the replacement of Lansdowne Bridge which is now available on the RMS website.

A  decision to replace the bridge was made last year in consultation with Goulburn Mulwaree Council and the NSW Heritage Council.

The new project is expected to cost in the order of $7 million dollars.

Member for Goulburn Pru Goward says the report looks into a lot of the concerns and ideas that people have raised.