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In this edition: Kilmore bypass community meeting, Australia Day Award nominations, Mitchell Youth Fest, Sydney Street trader profile, plus the latest events in Mitchell.

Picture: Spring is in the air in Mitchell Shire. Check out the Discover Mitchell website for things to do this weekend. 
 
Pat Croke Furniture Salesperson Kevin Curtis
 
SYDNEY STREET REJUVENATION

Works on the Sydney Street Rejuvenation Project are moving along with the section outside Pat Croke Furniture recently completed.

Salesperson Kevin Curtis said the works were having a positive impact on the look and feel of Sydney Street.

Read the full story on our website.
 
 
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KILMORE BYPASS COMMUNITY MEETING

The Kilmore Bypass is one of the most urgently needed road and infrastructure projects in Mitchell Shire.

Hear about the status of the Kilmore Bypass and how Council plans to advocate for this vital project in the 2022 State Election.

It's on Wednesday 28 September from 6.30pm to 8pm at Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall, 14 Sydney Street, Kilmore.

Be part of making the Kilmore Bypass a reality.

REGISTER NOW
 
Australia Day Awards
 
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.

Do you know someone who deserves community recognition for their community contributions?

Anyone can nominate an individual or group they believe deserves recognition for service to the community and fellow community members.

Visit the Council's website to nominate.
 
 
RATES NOTICES

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.

Are you having trouble paying your rates? Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your situation and set up a payment plan to avoid extra costs.

MORE INFORMATION
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The next rates instalment is due on Friday 14 October.
 
Youth Fest 2022
 
MITCHELL YOUTH FEST 2022

There's still time to get involved in Mitchell Youth Fest.

More events and activities are coming up including skating at the Gnarley Mitchell Youth Fest, yoga and mindfulness activities and free CPR training.

Visit the Mitchell Youth Services website for more information.
 
 
INPUT WANTED FOR CONSULTATIONS
Have your say on the 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:

Seymour Playground Improvements: Upgrades are planned for Graham Reserve, Heywood Hill Reserve and Generation Park and Council wants to hear from locals who use the play spaces. Submissions close Monday 26 September.

Anzac Avenue Masterplan: Mitchell Shire Council is developing a masterplan to improve the Anzac Avenue streetscape from the railway underpass to Delatite Road. Submissions close Friday 30 September.

Street renaming proposal in Broadford: We're proposing to rename part of Ferguson Street in Broadford on the western side of the railway line between Hamilton Street and Murchison Street. Submissions close Monday 3 October at 9am.

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:

Abuzz about native bees: on Thursday 29 September from 10am to 12.30pm at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute.

Tallarook Farmers' Market: on Sunday 2 October from 8.30am to 12.30pm at the Tallarook Mechanics Institute Hall.

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
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The Tallarook Farmers' Market is on Sunday 2 October from 8.30am to 12.30pm at the Tallarook Mechanics Institute Hall. 
 
School holidays
 
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Free holiday fun
 

There will be free school holiday activities at Mitchell Shire Libraries from 10am to 4pm including:

  • arts and craft tables
  • board games
  • make your own bath bombs

Activities are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday (excluding the public holiday) in Broadford, Seymour, Kilmore and Wallan.

Activities are only on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding the public holiday) in Beveridge.

For Leisure Centre opening hours in Kilmore and Seymour, visit our website.

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
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COUNTRY CONCERT Victorian Seniors Festival
 

Mitchell Shire Council is once again proud to host the free Country Concert.

This year's concert features rockabilly legend Lonnie Lee.

It's on Tuesday 11 October from 11.15am to 1.15pm at the Broadford Hall, Murchison Street, Broadford.

If you need help booking tickets, please visit any of our Customer and Library Service Centres.

You can also call our Community Development team for more information on 5734 6200 or email them.

 
BOOKINGS
 
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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:

  • Planning Services Coordinator
  • Network and Systems Administrator
  • Team Leader - Development Engineering
  • 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 Catch up on what happened
 

The September Council meeting was held this week, with a number of important decisions made including:

  • Councillors supported naming Centenary Drive Reserve, Kilmore, as Jessie Lawrence Park.
  • Granted a planning permit application for a dwelling at 1 Barwon Drive, Wandong
  • Refused to grant a planning permit application for multiple dwellings at 19 Darraweit Road, Wallan
  • Refused a proposed amendment to the development plan at 625 and 646 Northern Highway, Wallan.
  • Resolved to write to the Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety, The Honourable Ben Carroll about trucks striking the rail overpass in Seymour

Did you know you can watch Council meetings online?

Head to our website to catch up on what happened.

The next meeting will be the Community Questions and Hearings Committee meeting on Monday 3 October.

 
WATCH ONLINE
 
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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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