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In this edition: NAIDOC Week in Seymour, new Youth Room, National Tree Day, honey bee health warning, plus the latest events in Mitchell.

Picture: Adam and his mum Kathy enjoyed painting at Seymour Local Aboriginal Network's NAIDOC Week event.
 
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CHECK OUT THE SEYMOUR YOUTH ROOM

Mitchell Shire Council are making some exciting changes in Seymour with a new Youth Room now open on Tuesdays. 

Seymour Youth Room is a fun, safe, inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 18. 

Get your body moving with our teen fitness program, hang out, grab a snack, listen to some tunes, challenge your mates or staff to a board game or get creative using our range of art supplies.

The new room will replace Broadford Youth Room’s Tuesday session. 

Seymour Youth Room is located in the front room at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre, Chittick Park, Pollard Street, Seymour.

Drop in from 3.30pm to 5pm, Tuesdays during school terms.

Visit the Mitchell Youth Services website for more information.
 
 
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NAIDOC WEEK 2022

NAIDOC Week was celebrated at a Seymour Local Aboriginal Network event on Thursday 7 July. 

The popular event saw people checking out stalls from local service providers and and enjoying some fun family activities.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Mitchell Shire Council is committed to working collaboratively to build a fair and equitable community for all.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NAIDOC WEEK
 
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HONEY BEE HEALTH Pest detected in sentinel hives
 

Varroa mite was detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on Wednesday 22 June. No traces have been detected in Victoria.

Council is encouraging everyone who has bees to complete their Varroa Mite tests and report the findings here.

Learn how to test your bees for exotic mites here.

Anyone who keeps one or more beehives in Victoria is required to register their hive with Agriculture Victoria.

If you suspect you have found Varroa Mite or any other exotic bee pest or disease, immediately call The Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
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NEW DEVELOPMENT Growth a constant in Mitchell
 

Mitchell Shire is becoming the face of Melbourne's growth story, with another new development beginning.

Construction has started at Stockland Lyra, a $555 million community in Beveridge.

The 140-hectare community will become home to approximately 1,400 households.

Construction is now underway on the early civil works to prepare the site for residents to build their new homes, which are expected to start from mid-2023.

Find out more about the project on the developer's website. 

 
FIND OUT MORE
 
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NO QUARRY FOR BEVERIDGE/WALLAN
TELL NEW PLANNING MINISTER 'NO QUARRY'
 

The proposed quarry at 175 Northern Highway Wallan is not a done deal and with a new Planning Minister sworn in last week, we have a fresh opportunity to share our concerns and have our voices heard.

Ms Lizzie Blandthorn replaces Richard Wynne, who will retire from politics after the state election, as the Victorian Planning Minister.

Council has maintained its strong position against the quarry and the severe implications it will have on our existing and future communities.

Council hopes the Minister for Planning will carefully consider the overwhelming community opposition to the quarry demonstrated through submissions, a petition with more than 1600 signatures and the demonstration on the steps of Parliament House.

Visit our website for details about how you can share your concerns with Planning Minister Lizzie Blandthorn and other MPs.

 
HAVE YOUR SAY
 
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INPUT WANTED FOR CONSULTATIONS
Have your say on Engaging Mitchell website
 

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

2022 Business Survey: Your feedback and opinions are being sought to help Council develop future strategies for local business investment projects, programs and services. Don’t miss your opportunity to have a say by signing up to be notified when the survey opens on Monday 1 August.

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

 
HAVE YOUR SAY
 
 
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KILMORE CREEK TREE REMOVAL WORKS

Works to remove weedy tree species from a section of the Kilmore Creek between Mill Street and Bourke Street have been completed.

The works were identified in the Kilmore Creek Landscape Masterplan.

Local indigenous species will be replanted as part of a National Tree Day event on Sunday 31 July. 

Check out next week's eNews for more details about the event. 
 
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WHAT'S ON

Look at all these fantastic community and Council events coming up:

You can list your event or find out what's on through the event calendar on our website.

GO TO EVENT CALENDAR
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The Wallen Olde Time Market is on Saturday 9 July.
 
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CAREERS AT COUNCIL Apply to join Team Mitchell
 

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

  • Community Development Officer
  • Property Officer
  • Visitor Information Centre Officer
  • Strategic Assets Coordinator
  • Asset Systems Officer
  • Strategic Project Administration Officer
  • Capital Works Coordinator
  • EA to Director Advocacy and Communities

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

 
APPLY ONLINE
 
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VOLUNTEERING Chance to support your community
 

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to give back to the community by providing skills, knowledge, or time to a local organisation in need.

The Volunteering Mitchell website has a list of the current volunteering opportunities available within Mitchell Shire including:

  • Transition Village Wallan
  • Seymour Visitor and Information Centre
  • Australia Day Committee 2023
 
VOLUNTEER MITCHELL
 
 

Mitchell Shire Council acknowledges the Taditional Custodians of the land, those of the Taungurung and Wurundjeri People. We pay our respects to their rich cultures and to Elders past and present.
 
 
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