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In this edition: Harley Hammond Reserve upgrade, community planting events, Broadford Customer and Library Service Centre reopens, roadside spraying begins, plus the latest events in Mitchell.

Picture: Seventy three people officially became Australian citizens at Mitchell Shire Council’s Citizenship ceremony on Monday 25 July.
 
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HARLEY HAMMOND RESERVE UPGRADE

A $2.5 million upgrade of Broadford’s Harley Hammond Reserve was officially opened on Thursday 28 July by Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes. 

Local netball and tennis clubs are enjoying the benefits of the revamped reserve including a shared-used pavilion and two dual use netball tennis courts with competition standard lighting. 

Mitchell Shire Council provided $2 million, with $500,000 from the Victorian Government through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Female Friendly Facilities Fund. 

The Harley Hammond Reserve Committee of Management also contributed nearly $14,000 to the project and significant in-kind assistance to deliver the project.

Find out more about the project on Council's website.
 
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CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE DAY

There's plenty of ways to celebrate National Tree Day in Mitchell Shire this weekend.

Seymour Urban Landcare are hosting a planting day at Whitehead's Creek along Abdallah Road on Saturday 30 July from 10am.

Dabyminga Landcare Group have a planting event at 24 Doyle Street, Reedy Creek on Sunday 31 July from 10am.

And Mitchell Shire Council are hosting a community planting day at Kilmore Creek near the Bourke Street bridge on Sunday 31 July from 10am to noon.

You can find out more about Council's National Tree Day event on our website.

Check out the National Tree Day website for more information about the day and other local tree planting sites.

 
 
 
Inside the Broadford Customer and Library Service Centre
BROADFORD CUSTOMER AND LIBRARY SERVICE CENTRE

The Broadford Customer and Library Service Centre has reopened after a refurbishment.

Additional minor works will take place in the coming weeks.

While the temporary customer service centre that was operating at Broadford Living and Learning Centre is now closed, normal programs at the community centre are continuing.

MORE INFORMATION
 
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ROADSIDE SPRAYING Working to minimise fire risk
 

Council has started its annual fire prevention roadside spraying program.

Spraying the grass now, while it is still short, helps prevent growth for the upcoming fire season and minimises the amount of grass left standing.

Council is careful to ensure its spraying program considers the conservation value of each road it treats.

Please drive accordingly if you see work being undertaken on the roadside.

 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
 
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LOCAL LAW ENDORSED Community, environment protection
 

Eased camping regulations and the management of shopping trolleys, noxious weeds and pest animals are among the changes coming to Mitchell Shire from Thursday 1 September 2022.

Following two rounds of extensive community consultation, Mitchell Shire Council endorsed the Community and Environment Local Law 2022 at its July meeting.

Mitchell Shire’s local laws help Council address local issues to ensure community safety and wellbeing and to protect our public spaces for everyone to enjoy.

 
LEARN MORE
 
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Mitchell Shire welcomes new citizens

Seventy three residents officially became Australian citizens after they pledged their loyalty at Mitchell Shire Council’s Citizenship ceremony at Broadford on Monday 25 July.

The ceremony saw individuals and entire families receive their citizenship in a ceremony conducted by Mitchell Shire Deputy Mayor Councillor Fiona Stevens, alongside CEO Brett Luxford and Councillors Rhonda Sanderson, David Lowe, Bob Cornish and Rob Eldridge.

See the full photo gallery featuring our newest residents on our website.
 
 
Stay Well This Winter promotional poster
 
WELL THIS WINTER Keep your jabs updated
 

COVID-19 rates are high, and Victoria has recorded more cases of the flu so far this year than the whole of 2020 and 2021 combined.

That’s why it’s so important to do what we can to stay well this winter.

The good news is, getting your flu shot, and staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, will help you, and the people around you, stay well.

Along with simple things like staying home if you’re unwell, these routine winter vaccinations can protect what’s most important to you.

 
STAY WELL THIS WINTER
 
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ROLLING VACCINES Jabba and Maxine are on the road
 

GV Health has two dedicated COVID-19 vaccination buses travelling our region to ensure we all have access to vaccinations – Jabba the Bus and Maxine Vaccine.

You can simply walk-in for your COVID-19 vaccination on one of the buses – no bookings required! 

It's recommend you wear short sleeves, plus bring your ID and Medicare card.

Children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.

 
VIEW THE SCHEDULE
 
 
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:

Business survey 2022: Survey opens Monday 1 August. Do you own a business in Mitchell Shire? Get ready to have your say in our upcoming 2022 Business Survey.

Councillor activity reports: Monday 22 August at 9am. Councillors share information on their activities in the community via the Councillor Delegates Report. We want to know if you find these a valuable and interesting source of information,

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

 
ENGAGING MITCHELL PORTAL
 
 
 
WHAT'S ON

There's plenty of fantastic community and Council events coming up.

Our event calendar is the best place to get all the details and you can also list your own event.

GO TO EVENT CALENDAR
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Check out Mitchell Shire Council's event calendar to see what's happening in your community.
 
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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.

New roles this week:

  • Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre Operations Coordinator
  • OHS Support Officer
  • Landscape Surveillance Officer
  • Asset Data Officer
  • Maintenance Worker
  • Advocacy and Social Planning Coordinator
  • Sustainable Subdivisions Planner
  • Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member
  • 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
 
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COUNCIL MEETING Meeting on Monday
 

The next meeting will be the Community Questions and Hearings Committee meeting at 7pm on Monday 1 August.

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

It will also be livestreamed on our website.

 
WATCH THE MEETING
 
 

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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