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Special Australia Day edition
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We've pulled together a special edition for January to link you up with your local Australia Day events, to let you know about some exciting changes at our leisure centres and make sure you're the first to know about our upcoming events.
Join us at Broadford
We're joining the Broadford Australia Day event this year to present the Mitchell Shire Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.
We've also got activities at the Broadford Skate Park and all of our outdoor pools will have free entry for the day.
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OTHER AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS IN MITCHELL
Celebrate in your community
While Broadford will be hosting our Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremony, our community will be hosting events across Mitchell Shire this Australia Day.
Kilmore, 11am to 2pm
Kilmore Miniature Railway, White Street
Seymour, 8am to 1pm
Kings Park, Tallarook Street
Tooborac, 26 to 28 January, 11am to 4pm
Tooborac Blues and Roots Festival
Pyalong, 11am to 1pm
Community Centre and Memorial Garden
Wallan, 8.30am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm
Free Library Hall (morning) and Twilight Market (evening)
Wandong, 8.30am to 9.30am
Wandong Community Centre, LB Davern Reserve
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ARE YOU HOSTING AN AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ?
Handy tips to reduce your waste
Australia Day is a great chance to catch up with friends and family for a barbie.
Almost 40 per cent of the rubbish in our garbage bins is food waste, so try and reduce the amount of waste from your barbeque.
Only buy what you need to feed your guests and If you do have food left over, why not save it for another meal, package some up for your guests to take home or compost any scraps which can then be used in your gardens.
Also remember, most of your drink packaging can be recycled. So make sure aluminium cans, bottles and any boxes end up in the recycling bin.
Household recycling can also be taken free of charge, to your nearest Resource Recovery Centre which are open on Australia Day (unless it is a total fire ban day).
Can I still have a BBQ if it is a total fire ban day?
There are restrictions on barbeques on total fire ban days. To check what you can and can't do, please visit the CFA website.
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EXCITING NEW GYM EQUIPMENT IS HERE
Our new equipment is ready and waiting
Our leisure centre gyms have been closed for the last few days, but for good reason.
We've been busy upgrading our facilities, including installing brand new state-of-the art gym equipment.
The upgrades at Kilmore Leisure Centre and Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre include spin bikes, adaptive motion trainers, step mills, treadmills and recumbent and upright bikes fitted with Spotify and Netflix.
So instead of sitting on the couch and watching your favourite shows, head to the gym and get in some valuable exercise at the same time.
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OPEN DAY AT OUR LEISURE CENTRES
Saturday 3 February, 8am to 1pm
We'd love for you to check out the new facilities and new equipment first-hand, so we're holding open days at both centres. The day will feature:
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Free group fitness classes including spin, yoga, aqua aerobics, body pump, pilates, senior strength and fitness for kids
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Fitness challenges with prizes
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Free body composition scans
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Healthy drink and snack samples
Our experienced staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and we have a special offer for new members who join on the day.
So whether you're a fitness fanatic or have never used a gym before and want to find out what it's all about, there will be something for everyone.
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2018 HEALTH AND WELLBEING EXPO
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Kilmore Memorial Hall, Saturday 10 February, 10am to 3pm
If you're determined to achieve your health and wellbeing goals in 2018, listen up.
Our 2018 Health and Wellbeing Expo is just around the corner and will this year be held in Kilmore.
No matter what your age, ability or wellbeing targets, come along and chat to health and fitness experts and learn about what council, our local businesses and community groups have to offer.
There are some of the fantastic things lined up for the day including healthy food demonstrations, reflexology, mini health checks, bike 'n blend smoothies, live entertainment and face painting.
We also have a great competition running at the moment where you can win a NutriBullet.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2018 Health and Wellbeing Expo to kick start your new year health and wellbeing journey.
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Jayco Herald Sun Tour rolls through Seymour on Saturday 3 February
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Get along and cheer the riders on as they make their way through the streets of Seymour from approximately 12pm.
Your best spot to catch all the action is on the corner of Emily and High Streets, near the Vietnam Veteran's Walk and Visitor Information Centre.
Competitors will make their way from Nagambie to Northwood Road and Manse Hill Road, before turning left onto Emily Street, then Tallarook Street, High Street, Tarcombe Road, Delatite Road and Highlands Road as they continue their journey from Nagambie to Alexandra.
Rolling road closures
Please be aware that there will be rolling road closures throughout Seymour and Whiteheads Creek during the race. Motorists will stopped by Victoria Police and asked to pull over until the race passes, which may cause delays of up to 15 minutes.
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Clean Up Australia Day - site registrations now open
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We had a fantastic response from our community at last year's Clean Up Australia Day events, with more than 100 volunteers gathering 145 large bags of rubbish from our street, parks and waterways.
We'd love to see even more of you out there this year. So why not get some friends together and register a site?
Clean Up Australia Day is on Tuesday 27 February (businesses), Friday 2 March (schools) and Sunday 4 March (community).
You can register online by clicking the Clean Up Australia Day image or visiting www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
If you are registering a new site please also contact Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6200 to ensure that additional support such as the supply of extra clean up bags or assistance with rubbish disposal can be provided by Council.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Is having an inclusive, fair and well-connected community important to you?
If you answered 'yes', then our Social Justice Advisory Committee could be for you.
Local not-for-profit agencies, organisations and community members are encouraged to apply to join the committee.
The committee will raise awareness, develop partnerships and lead advocacy efforts in line with Council's Social Justice Framework.
As a committee member you'll attend quarterly meetings, as well as related workshops and forums.
If you'd like to get involved in helping to raise awareness, develop partnerships and lead social justice advocacy efforts in Mitchell Shire, hit the link below and register today.
Registrations close on Monday 29 January.
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VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Are you passionate about volunteering and your community?
Love volunteering and have some great ideas about how it can be improved in Mitchell Shire? Why not join our Volunteer Advisory Committee?
We're looking for passionate volunteer organisations who are keen to share ideas and make sure volunteering is encouraged, supported and recognised in Mitchell Shire.
We'll be holding an information session on Tuesday 13 February from 10am to 11.30am at Council Chamber, 113 High Street, Broadford.
The session will include a short presentation on the 'National Standards of Volunteering' by Travellers Aid Victoria.
Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided.
If you'd like to get involved in the committee, register your interest below.
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2018 Council Meeting schedule
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Our 2018 Council meeting schedule commences with a Special Council Meeting on Monday 29 January from 7pm at the Broadford Council Chamber.
Ordinary Council Meetings resume next month with the first meeting on Monday 19 February from 7pm at the Broadford Council Chamber.
The Community Questions and Hearings Committee also starts back in February, with the first meeting on Monday 12 February.
For a full meeting schedule, click HERE.
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Mitchell Shire Council, 113 High Street Broadford, Vic 3658
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