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Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Murrindindi Shire Council. Our website displays news items from the last six months. If you are trying to find an older news item please email communications@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or contact (03) 5772 0333.

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Help shape Council’s new Community Engagement Policy

Published on 01 December 2020

Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting community members to have their say and help Council develop a new Community Engagement Policy, in accordance with the new Local Government Act.

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Spanish Heath and Japanese Honeysuckle taking hold at Eildon Pondage

Published on 30 November 2020

Did you know that the common garden plant Spanish Heath is a highly-invasive environmental weed? A single plant is capable of producing 243 million seeds in its expected 30-year lifespan. That’s pretty impressive when you think about it, but not when you think about the damage it can do to native flora and fauna.

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New Council sworn in and New Mayor elected

Published on 30 November 2020

A new Murrindindi Shire Council has been sworn in and has commenced its four year term. At an Unscheduled Meeting of Council on 16 November 2020, the seven new Councillors took an oath to serve and fulfil their duties in the best interests of the people in the Shire and to carry out those duties faithfully, impartially and to the best of their skill and judgment.

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CFA Fire Danger Period

Published on 30 November 2020

The CFA’s Declared Fire Danger Period begins on Monday 7 December 2020. From that date, burning off in the open air is prohibited, other than fires for warmth or cooking. No fires are to be lit on days of Total Fire Ban. A zero tolerance approach is taken to the deliberate or reckless lighting of fires during the Fire Danger Period and significant penalties apply.

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Published on 25 November 2020

Council is proud to support Respect Victoria to deliver its Respect Women: ‘Call It Out’ campaign. The campaign is part of the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence which runs from 25 November to 10 December.

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Yea Wetlands Committee of Management AGM

Published on 24 November 2020

The Yea Wetlands Committee of Management will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 1 December 2020 at the Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St Yea.

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New Library App set to change how you browse and borrow!

Published on 24 November 2020

Council, in collaboration with its library partner Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL), is rolling out a brand new Library Management System and Library App, which provides a one-stop shop for all of our wonderful library services.

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Community Planning grants awarded

Published on 24 November 2020

Council is pleased to announce it has awarded grants to twelve local community groups through its Community Planning ‘Small Grants’ Program.

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‘Hey Neighbour!’

Published on 24 November 2020

Do you want to spread some local kindness in your community? Grab a ‘Hey Neighbour!’ postcard from your local shop or community organisation and pop it in your neighbour’s letterbox to offer a helping hand, show your appreciation, say thanks or invite them over for a Backyard BBQ.

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Expressions of Interest - Artist

Published on 17 November 2020

Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified local artists to develop a concept proposal and create a timber sculpture from the standing tree stump located at Kinglake West Memorial Carpark.

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Help shape Council’s new Community Engagement Policy

Spanish Heath and Japanese Honeysuckle taking hold at Eildon Pondage

New Council sworn in and New Mayor elected

CFA Fire Danger Period

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Yea Wetlands Committee of Management AGM

New Library App set to change how you browse and borrow!

Community Planning grants awarded

‘Hey Neighbour!’

Expressions of Interest - Artist

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