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In this edition: Restrictions ease for Mitchell Shire; vaccination pop-ups; children and COVID; start fire season preparations; roadworks on Hume; register for online events to help reduce waste.
Picture: Join the Backyard Bird Count, details below.
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COVID UPDATE
Great news this week with Mitchell Shire returning to the same restrictions as the rest of regional Victoria.
This is a great testamant to the efforts of our community to respond to the virus locally.
Many Council services are progressively reopening and returning to face-to-face delivery. Visit our website for a full list.
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VACCINATION POP-UPS
Free vaccines for anyone over 12
In line with State Government directions, proof of vaccinations will be needed to access most business and services in Victoria from October 26.
If you haven't booked your vaccine yet, there's some pop-up clinics coming to Mitchell soon.
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Seymour College: Saturday 16 October, 11am to 7pm. Walks ins, no appointment needed. Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca available
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Broadford Shire Hall: Saturday 23 October, 10am to 3pm. Appointment only, book through Nexus on 1300 77 33 52. AstraZeneca and Pfizer available
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Beveridge Community Hall: Tuesday 19 October and Wednesday 20 October, 6pm to 8pm. Appointment only, book through Nexus on 1300 77 33 52. AstraZeneca and Pfizer available.
You can book your vaccine appointment online for any one of the state-run clinics or local pharmacies.
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CHILDREN AND COVID
Information for parents, carers
In the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, children and young people were at a low-risk for getting and spreading the virus or becoming seriously ill from it.
The Delta variant of COVID-19 presents a higher risk to children and young people (0-19 years) making up to 22% of cases in Victoria in 2021.
Children and young people are far more likely to catch or spread the COVID-19 Delta variant, leading to a heightened risk of passing the virus onto older family members.
As children under 12 can’t be vaccinated against COVID-19 yet, it's important for parents, older siblings and educators to get vaccinated to help keep them safe.
The state government has launched a new webpage to provide information and resources about COVID-19 for parents, guardians, carers and young people.
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FIRE PREPARATIONS
With above average rainfall predicted for spring and summer, and with it, unprecedented grass growth, Mitchell Shire residents are urged to prepare their properties and bushfire survival plans.
In preparing their properties and during the fire danger period, residents are encouraged to:
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Plan what to do in the event of a fire
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Download the VicEmergency app
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Keep the grass short around your property
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Remove, leaves, twigs and loose bark from around the home.
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Remove or prune shrubs near windows and under branches of mature trees
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Cut back overhanging tree branches within 10 metres of houses and keep gutters clear
Regional property owners living in metropolitan Melbourne can apply for a travel exemption to travel into Mitchell Shire to prepare for the upcoming fire season.
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TOWN ENTRY BOOST
Funding win for Kilmore, Seymour
Council has secured funding for new town entry signs in Kilmore and ventilation and insulation in the Kings Park exhibition building in Seymour through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund this month.
The fund will contribute $121,000 towards the estimated $242,000 Kilmore town entry sign project project, with design concepts endorsed through the Kilmore rejuvenation project.
The signs reflect Kilmore's historic identity and complement the Kilmore banner motif, Sydney Street precinct signs and heritage style street furniture which will be introduced as part of the Kilmore rejuvenation project.
The fund will also contribute $37,500 for the installation of a ventilation and insulation system in the Kings Park exhibition building.
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ROADWORKS ON HUME
Motorists advised to detour
The Hume Freeway Melbourne-bound will be reduced to one lane through Beveridge for three weeks from Sunday 17 October while important upgrade works take place.
Motorists should allow up to 20 minutes extra for their journey due to estimated delays at the construction site.
Delays can be minimised by leaving the Hume Freeway at the Wandong or Wallan exit ramps and using Epping-Kilmore Road, Merriang Road and Donnybrook Road to return to the freeway.
Heavy vehicles are advised to remain on the Hume Freeway and allow extra time to travel through the work site.
Works are weather-dependent, so dates and times may change.
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Start the conversation
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$15 million was lost on poker machines in Mitchell Shire in 2019-2020. Even during 2020-2021, when the shire was locked down for months, more than $12 million was lost on pokies.
October 18 to 24 is Gambling Harm Awareness Week and the theme for 2021 is Talk. Share. Support. During Gambling Harm Awareness Week, people are encouraged to talk about the harms associated with gambling and the effects they can have on communities, families, friends, workplaces and individuals.
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GO BIRD COUNTING
Think you know your sparrows from your swallows and your rosellas from your ravens?
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 (18-24 October).
Last year in Mitchell Shire, 168 observers participated in the bird count with over 10,000 birds spotted and 131 different bird species recorded.
To get involved, simply spend 20 minutes outside, anywhere you can count birds. Record what birds you see and submit the data to the Aussie Backyard Bird Count app or website.
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WASTE EVENTS
Tips to reduce waste in your home
Mitchell Shire residents are invited to join experts from various fields to scrub up on their knowledge and help them along their waste journey with these online workshops
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Composting workshop for beginners
Tuesday 19 October from 1pm to 2.30pm
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No waste cooking webinar: Frittatas
Thursday 21 October at 7pm
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No waste cooking webinar: Quick Pickles
Saturday 23 October at 11am
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Rethink Recycling: tour and trivia
Tuesday 9 November at 7pm
You'll need to register for these events ahead of time.
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INSPIRING OPTIONS
Sustainable House Day
Sustainable House Day highlights sustainable building, design and living by providing access to Australia’s most unique sustainable homes.
This year, Sustainable House Day is a month-long event, featuring four themed weeks of webinars with experts and homeowners as well as a program of free online events on Sunday 17 October.
With these events, Sustainable House Day provides ideas and inspiration for those looking to reduce their homes’ environmental impact.
Sustainable House Day is organised by Renew, a national, not-for-profit organisation that inspires, enables and advocates for people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. (Picture: Ben Wrigley)
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CONSULTATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Input wanted
We have consultations open and would like to hear your views and ideas.
You can also find out more on our Engaging Mitchell consultation portal.
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SENIORS FITNESS
Outdoor fitness parks for seniors
Council is creating seniors outdoor fitness parks at The Elms Reserve in Kilmore and Chittick Park in Seymour and would like community input.
The seniors fitness stations will support older residents’ physical health, wellbeing, independence and sense of social and community connection.
This $300,000 project is made possible through $200,000 funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s new Facilities for Active Seniors Fund and $100,000 from Council.
Closing: 9am, Monday 8 November
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SILVAN CLOSE, WALLAN
Provide input on street name
We're proposing to rename Silvan Close in Wallan to Park Close.
The street name 'Silvan' has been used twice within the Wallara Waters area of Wallan. Silvan Close is on the northern boundary of Merri Creek Park and Silvan Street is in the south-western corner of the estate.
To avoid confusion, Council would like to rename one of these roads. As Silvan Close does not have any properties addressed to it, changing the name of this road will have the least amount of impact on the community.
Closing: 9am, Monday 8 November
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CURRENT VACANCIES
Looking for a new career?
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:
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Senior Economic Development Project Officer
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Senior Statutory Planner
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Community Infrastructure Planner
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Landscape Planner
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Maintenance Worker
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Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse
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Maternal and Child Health Nurse
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Swim instructors
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COUNCIL MEETINGS
Monday 18 October, 7pm
Council Meetings are online due to current restrictions.
Items on the agenda for Monday's meeting include:
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Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021 - 2025
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Mitchell 2050, Community Vision Document
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Mitchell Shire Council Plan 2021 - 2025
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Consideration of Sale of Land - Conway Street Kilmore
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Draft Land Use Framework Plans
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Planning Permit Application at 20 Upper Goulburn Road, Tallarook
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Additional Carparking in Kilmore
You can watch the meeting live online.
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