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Flowers in Mitchell Shire
 

In this edition: Greenhill Reserve project opening, Australia Day Award nominations, Kilmore building demolition, thunderstorm asthma, compost subsidy, backyard bird count, plus the latest events in Mitchell.

 
Get Flood Ready
 
BE PREPARED FOR STORMS AND FLOODING

We’ve got a few road closures in place and the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a number of flood and storm alerts and advice messages this week.

It's important to understand flood warnings in our area, know your risk, know what to do in the event of a flash or riverine flood and be prepared to activate your emergency plan if you need to.

For emergency advice and weather warnings, follow VicEmergency, visit the VicEmergency website or download the Vic Emergency App.

We’ve got a few local road closures in place as well. Please drive to the conditions and never drive through flood waters.

If you require flood assistance, please call the SES on 132 500, or 000 in a life-threatening emergency.

The emergency management section of our website is also a great resource.

 
Ribbon cutting at Greenhill Reserve, Wallan
 
GREENHILL RESERVE CRICKET NETS OPENED

Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence was in Wallan on Friday 7 October for the official opening of the Greenhill Reserve Cricket Net Renewal and Expansion.

Find out more about the project on our website. 

 
 
Road work ahead
SYDNEY STREET BUILDING DEMOLITION

Demolition of the first floor of a heritage listed building at 38 Sydney Street, Kilmore will begin on Saturday 8 October.

MORE INFORMATION
 
Nominate someone for an Australia Day Award
 
NOMINATE A COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Nominations are open for the 2023 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony that will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Seymour.

Visit Council's website to nominate.

 
Teacher smiling with students
 
TRAINEESHIP POSITION Join the Children's Services team
 

A traineeship position is available in the Mitchell Shire Children's Services team.

You'll be able to engage with a mentor and educators onsite, have the support of the full leadership team and have the opportunity to complete professional development.

 
DETAILS
 
Pollen
 
POLLEN SEASON Prepare for asthma, hay fever
 

Grass pollen season brings an increase in asthma and hay fever. A high grass pollen count and a certain type of thunderstorm can also trigger thunderstorm asthma.

In Victoria, the grass pollen season runs from October through December. 

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
Scraps in a compost bin
 
COMPOST SUBSIDY Support to get you composting
 

During October, Council is offering a Compost Bin and Worm Farm subsidy, where residents can claim up to 50 per cent back for any compost bin or worm farm purchased at one of our participating retailers.

 
CLAIM THE SUBSIDY
 
Bird in a tree
 
GO BIRD COUNTING Learn about local wildlife
 

Why not get out into nature, learn about wildlife in your area and contribute to Australia’s largest citizen science project by taking part in Birdlife Australia’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count this week (17 to 23 October).

 
FIND OUT MORE
 
 
FIRST RATES INSTALMENT DUE SOON

Rates notices went out a little bit later than usual, so the payment date has been extended.

If you normally pay by instalment, we’ve extended the payment date by two weeks to Friday 14 October.

SUPPORT TO PAY YOUR RATES
Drone footage of Mitchell Shire
 

The first rates instalment is due Friday 14 October.

 
 
INPUT WANTED FOR CONSULTATIONS
Have your say on the Engaging Mitchell website
 

We have consultations open at the moment, and we would like to hear your views and ideas. We're currently seeking input on:

Anzac Avenue Masterplan: Submissions close Friday 14 October. New drop-in sessions added on Saturday 8 and Thursday 13 October. 

Kerbside bin transition: Sign up for updates as we prepare to roll out improvements to our waste services. 

You can find out more and have your say on our Engaging Mitchell consultation website.

 
ENGAGING MITCHELL
 
 
 
WHAT'S ON

Looking for something to do? Check out these Council and community events:

Kilmore Quilt Show: on Saturday 8 October from 10am to 4pm at Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall.

Art Beyond the Divide: Friday 14 October from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October from 10am to 4pm at Wine X Sam.

Tastes of the Goulburn: on Saturday 15 October from 10am to 5pm at Station Street, Seymour.  

Kids Zero Waste Cooking Class: on Thursday 20 October from 6pm to 7pm. This is a virtual event.

Social Media and Photography Workshop: on Wednesday 26 October from 6pm to 9pm. This is a virtual event.

Did you know you can also list your own event in Council's event calendar? Visit our website for more information.

GO TO EVENT CALENDAR
The Goulburn River
 

Tastes of the Goulburn is on Saturday 15 October from 10am to 5pm at Station Street, Seymour. 

 
Person surrounded by stars
 
COMMUNITY CRAFT 500 Stars for Mitchell
 

We're inviting locals to come together to make stars to support 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

The 500 stars will be displayed during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from November.

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
The small business bus
 
SMALL BUSINESS BUS Free support for small business
 

The Small Business Bus is coming to Kilmore and Wallan.

The bus travels to locations across Victoria providing advice and support for small businesses.

 
DETAILS
 
Elderly people dancing
 
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL

Our Seniors Country Concert is on Tuesday 11 October from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Broadford Hall.

This year's concert features rockabilly legend Lonnie Lee. Get your tickets on Eventbrite.

There's also a Seniors Social Dance Party in Beveridge on Wednesday 19 October.

This free event is for all seniors to meet up and share a free afternoon tea.

For bookings, call 5734 6395 or email the Greater Beveridge Community Centre. 

 

 
A crossing supervisor holding a sign
 
CAREERS AT COUNCIL Apply to join Team Mitchell
 

Think you'd make a good fit at Team Mitchell? We currently have these roles available.

New roles this week:

  • School Crossing Supervisors
  • Organisational Support Officer
  • Early Childhood Educator Trainee
  • Social Worker - Children's Services
  • Growth Area Planning Coordinator
  • Administration Officer - Local Laws
  • Planning Services Coordinator
  • Pool Lifeguards, Duty Manager, Gym and Group Fitness Instructors, Swim Instructor

For more information on these roles or to apply, head to our website.

 
APPLY ONLINE
 
Broadford Council Chambers
 
COUNCIL MEETING Watch the meeting online
 

The next meeting will be the October Council meeting at 7pm on Monday 17 October.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at Broadford Civic Centre (113 High Street).

Did you know you can watch Council meeting online?

Head to our website to livestream the meeting.

 
WATCH ONLINE
 
 

Mitchell Shire Council acknowledges the Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Mitchell Shire. We pay our respect to their rich cultures and to Elders past, present and emerging, and other First Nations people who live, work and play in the area.

 
 
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