The $1.2 million Wallan Community Services Hub, which will provide access to much needed community services and programs with a focus on early intervention and prevention, is under construction.

The former childcare centre at 42/80 Bentinck Street, Wallan, will be transformed into an integrated community services hub, supporting the anchor service, the Goulburn Region Orange Door Access Point.

Member for Yan Yean, Danielle Green MP, Mayor Cr Rhonda Sanderson and Cr Bob Cornish were joined by service partners yesterday to see how the project was coming along.

The project has been jointly funded by the Victorian State Government providing $850,000 through the Growing Suburbs Fund and Mitchell Shire Council contributing $354,000.

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Mitchell Shire Council is advising road users in the Kilmore area to abide by a number of speed changes in the area.

After public and stakeholder consultation, the following changes will be made in coming weeks:

• Kilmore East Road: reduce existing 80km/h zone to 60km/h.
• O’Gradys Road: increase existing 50km/h zone to 60km/h.
• Dry Creek Road: reduce existing 80km/h zone to 60km/h.
• Kilmore East–Sunday Creek Road: reduce existing 80km/h zone to 60km/h.

New yellow speed limit change signs will be installed to inform road users of the changes.

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Recognise, Reconnect, Reimagine is the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week and there has never been a more fitting time to say thanks to the hundreds of volunteers across the municipality for their tireless work.

The strength of Mitchell Shire’s volunteer network came to the fore during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with volunteer groups across Mitchell mobilising to respond to community needs.

Emerging from last year’s lockdowns, volunteer groups across have sprung into action however, many have reported a shortage of new volunteers to replace those retiring.

With support from the Victorian Government, we've launched a one-stop-shop website to help potential volunteers find local opportunities.

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Mitchell Shire’s inaugural chainsaw crew have been shown the dos and don’ts of safely and effectively using a chainsaw.

The three-day course aimed to give women living in small communities of Mitchell the skills and confidence to operate a chainsaw to clear fallen timber or complete fire season preparations.

The program, delivered through Victorian Government funding, also encourages social interaction and the development of long-term friendships.

We partnered with Clonbinane Community Action Group and the Reedy Creek Progress Association to deliver the chainsaw operation and maintenance course, plus first aid, through DNA Training Solutions.

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We're developing a new Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and we want to know how you think we can better manage dogs and cats in our shire.

The DAMP aims to promote responsible pet ownership within the community and covers everything from minimising dog attacks to encouraging people to register and microchip cats and dogs.

Domestic Animal Management Plans are legislated and must be developed and renewed every four years by all Councils across Victoria

Survey closes Monday 7 June at 9am.

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We've received funding to install five outdoor fitness equipment stations for use by the Wandong and Heathcote Junction community and we're looking for input on the proposed locations along the Say G'Day Trail including LB Davern Reserve.

The proposed station locations have been prepared in consultation with the Wandong Heathcote Junction Community Group who have helped make this project possible.

Your input will help finalise the plans prior to a public tender process, where a contractor will be appointed to install the new equipment.

Survey closes 9am Monday 17 May.

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Have you considered a career with Mitchell Shire Council or do you know someone who is looking for work?
We are recruiting for the following roles:

• Manager Life Stages
• Manager Customer Experience and Engagement
• Project Manager - Capital Works
• Project Manager - Civic Infrastructure
• Duty Manager
• Procurement Support Officer
• Information Services Officer
• Maintenance Worker
• School Crossing Supervisor Relievers
• Swim Instructors

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Council meetings are held at the Broadford Council Chamber at 7pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Items on the agenda include:

• Draft Road Management Plan 2021
• Undergrounding of Powerlines in Tallarook St, Seymour
• Draft Urban Tree Management Policy
• Planning permit application for a place of assembly at 210 Tallarook Pyalong Road, Tallarook
• Planning permit application for a multi-lot subdivision at 8 King Street, Wallan.

Members of the public are invited to attend Council meetings.

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