Campaspe Shire Council in Echuca, Victoria | Government organisation

Campaspe Shire Council

Locality: Echuca, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5481 2200

Address: Cnr Hare and Heygarth Streets 3564 Echuca, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 The Healthy Heart of Victoria program has invested in a range of projects across the Loddon Campaspe region. Upgrades at the Crossenvale neighbourhood park in Echuca are now complete, as well as many others in the region.

25.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Many community groups are busy across the shire, making decorations for their township. The Rushworth community has decorated 36 metal tree frames, for all to enjoy in the High Street median. Well done to all involved.... Waranga News Rushworth Community Notice Board Rushworth Community-House

24.01.2022 The agenda for Tuesdays Council meeting is available to view on our website. Council meetings are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. The meeting can be viewed via live streaming at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/livestreaming

24.01.2022 Today is the first day of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. We all have a role to play to create a Campaspe free of violence. #RespectIs #CallItOut #16DaysOfActivism #CampaspeNoExcuseForAbuse

23.01.2022 Expressions of interest are now open from members of the community to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority - Basin Community Committee - for a 3 year term. Members are selected based on their expertise or interest in water use, water management, indigenous, environment and local government matters. Full details on how to express your interest are available at link: https://www.mdba.gov.au/careers

22.01.2022 Nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards are now open. The awards recognise individuals that have provided outstanding service or made a significant contribution to our community. To find out more or to nominate, visit our website:... www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Open-fo/Australia-Day-awards-2021 See more

22.01.2022 Want to keep up to date with emergency warnings and information in your area? Download the VicEmergencyApp, the official app for emergency warnings and information. This app is just one tool to assist you to access emergency warnings and information, however you should never rely on just one information channel. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app

20.01.2022 Election candidate nominations open today Candidate nominations open today (Thursday). Anyone intending to run as a candidate in the election must nominate with The Victorian Electoral Commission before 12noon on Tuesday, 22 September. To be eligible to nominate, candidates must have completed Local Government Victorias Mandatory Candidate Training. This training is available online and is free. Nominating as a candidate information at link: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//b...ecoming-a-local-council-candi 2020 Council elections will be conducted by postal vote by the VEC. See more

20.01.2022 Were recruiting #campaspecareers The following positions are open, awaiting your application: Saleyards Manager Governance Support Officer... Governance Adviser Asset Data Officer Asset Data Collector Technical Services Officer x 2 Position details at webpage: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/careers

20.01.2022 ** Attention - Small businesses ** The Victorian Government has announced a new business mentoring program to help small businesses navigate the economic challenges posed by restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID. Through the program, business owners can receive up to four 2-hour mentoring sessions with an experienced professional to help them make informed decisions about the future of their business.... More information and to apply at link: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//business-recovery-and-res Echuca Moama Business & Trades Echuca Moama Tourism Rochester Business Network Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Committee for Echuca Moama

20.01.2022 ATTENTION: Hospitality Business Grant Program The Victorian Government has announced a new grant program to support food service businesses affected by the return of stage 3 and stage 4 restrictions. Eligible businesses can receive a one off $25,000 grant to support continued business operation costs.... Full details and eligibility criteria at link: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//hospitality-business-gran. Echuca Moama Business & Trades Echuca Moama Tourism Rochester Business Network Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Committee for Echuca Moama

20.01.2022 We are on the lookout for dedicated and passionate people to fill the following positions with Council: #CampaspeCareers Animal Attendant Maternal & Child Health Nurses General Purpose Hand... Lifeguard Position descriptions and helpful tips on the application process can be found on our website - www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-coun/Employment-tenders/Careers

19.01.2022 Coronavirus restrictions have changed the way Major Road Projects Victoria is keeping the community up to date with this major project. Subscribe to updates at link below to receive notifications.

19.01.2022 Voting has closed and the community has spoken. The winning photograph that will feature on the cover of the 2021 #MyCampaspe community calendar is ...... 'Campaspe River'. Congratulations Celia Hobbs.... The free calendars will be available in December from all customer service centres. We'll let you know as soon as they arrive.

19.01.2022 Friendly reminder - 2nd rate instalment is due by 30 November. Payments can be made online via our website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/ or by visiting a service centre.

18.01.2022 Applications to the Victorian Governments Household Relief program, supported by The Country Womens Association of Victoria Inc. - CWA have been extended to Friday, 28 August. Grants up to $3,000 are available for farming families, farm workers and contractors that are drought-affected and reliant on farming as their primary source of income. Full details and how to apply are at: http://cwaofvic.org.au/about/drought-relief/

18.01.2022 This months Campaspe Times community newsletter is being delivered to residents and businesses across the shire. In this issue, read about: Recycling contamination... COVID financial support Campaspe arts trail Preparing for fire season Building services The newsletter can also be viewed online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/newsletter

18.01.2022 A Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative, Adventure Bingo is now open. It's a fun way to explore and walk across Rochester. The rules are simple: Get your bingo card Mark off the sites on the card as you see them... Once you find the sites in a straight, vertical or horizontal line you've got Bingo! You can win sporting equipment each week, simply send a photo of your completed Bingo card to email [email protected]. Full details at webpage: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Healthy-H/Adventure-Bingo Rochester Community House Rochester Community Page Rochester Sports Museum Rochester Riverside Holiday Park

18.01.2022 This month's community newsletter is out now. Read about Council's newly developed Access and Inclusion Plan, water safety, ongoing grant programs, projects, road services and more. Delivered to Campaspe households and businesses, the newsletter is also available online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Ou/News-media/Community-newsletters

18.01.2022 Opening hours to our service centres are changing from Monday, 16 November - to increase community access. Full details at link: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Changes-to-customer-servi Rochester Community House Tongala Community Activities Centre -TCAC Rushworth Community-House Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce

17.01.2022 The Loddon Mallee Rapid Response Testing Team has set up some COVID testing sites across our shire. This testing is intended to offer testing in communities that may not have easy access to existing testing sites. They have not been set up in response to any outbreaks. The testing for those even with the mildest symptoms: Wednesday, 2 December... 10-11am - Gunbower, Public Rest Stop, Island Road, Gunbower 12-1pm - Plantation Reserve, Lockington Friday, 4 December 9-11am - Girgarre, Girgarre Town Hall, Morgan Crescent Girgaree 12.15-1.15pm - Cobinabbin, Town Hall, 38 Mitchell Street Colbinabbin Friday, 11 December 10-11am - Gunbower, Public Rest Stop, Gunbower Island Road, Gunbower 12-1pm - Lockington, Plantation Reserve, Hopetoun Street, Lockington Friday, 18 December 10am-4pm - Rochester Hospital (REDHS), 1 Pascoe Street, Rochester Enter Via Urgent Care Centre at Rear of Hospital Building More testing sites and dates will be announced. Rochester and Elmore District Health Service Bendigo Health

17.01.2022 Spring is almost here and with that comes the perfect gardening weather! Did you know ...... 71% of Campaspe residents now have a green bin for food scraps and garden waste. In just over 12 months, residents have composted more than 3,500 tonnes of food and garden material at Biomix Premium Composts ... Get your green bin today (which also gets you a lower rate on your waste bin charge) by visiting councils website. #GiveAScrap #wastenotwenesday

16.01.2022 Keep up to date with changes to Council services due to the coronavirus pandemic via our dedicated webpage at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/covidservices Make life easier by receiving automatic service change updates by clicking on the subscribe button at the bottom of the webpage.

16.01.2022 Did you know that by ordering a green bin service, you receive a reduced charge for your kerbside waste bin? #wastenotwednesday If you have the medium (140 litre) red bin, ordering a green bin means you will pay $10 LESS on your annual waste charges! If you have the smallest (80 litre) red bin, ordering a green bin means you will only pay $5 more on your annual waste charges!... To order a green bin and get a choice of free food scrap caddy, visit Council’s website at: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au or call 1300 666 535.

16.01.2022 Enrol for the 2020 Council election before its too late. Enrolment closes this Friday, 28 August at 4pm. Find out more by clicking on the video link below. Further information can be accessed by calling The Victorian Electoral Commission on 1300 805 478 or visit their website at www.vec.vic.gov.au

15.01.2022 Very exciting to see the progress of the $323.7 million Echuca Moama Bridge Project, jointly funded by the Australian, Victorian and NSW governments.

15.01.2022 JobKeeper - action required before 21 August The Australian Chamber of Commerce (ACCI) has put together a guide for employers which provides a high-level summary of the changes and suggested actions for businesses to ensure they meet upcoming deadlines, satisfy the JobKeeper rules and avoid penalties. Details at link: https://australianchambercovid.com/downloads-2/ ... Echuca Moama Business & Trades Echuca Moama Tourism Rochester Business Network Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Committee for Echuca Moama

15.01.2022 Has your bin been tagged recently? Sometimes your bin can be too heavy , or you’ve put the wrong thing in your bin. Most people want to do the right thing and this program is designed to help residents know what to put in what bin. #wastenotwednesday... We know many of you are great recyclers and for that, you may also receive a tag thanking you for doing a great job in sorting your recycling. To find out more about what goes in what bin, click on our website link - www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//our/waste-recycling-a-z-guide.pdf

15.01.2022 You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Understand the levels of warnings and don’t expect warnings to be issues in any particular order. The first warning you could get could be an Emergency Warning. More details at link: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrict/about-warnings

14.01.2022 All customer service centres and the Campaspe Regional Library Service will be closed tomorrow, 23 October due to the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday. Transfer stations will be open, as per normal operations. EWMAC will be open between 9am to 4.30pm for learn to swim enrolments. Campaspe Animal Shelter will be open between 10am - 12.30, by appointment only.

14.01.2022 Following the State Governments release of the roadmap for reopening, playgrounds and outdoor gym equipment across Campaspe Shire will reopen from today. Social distancing and the wearing of a face mask still apply.

14.01.2022 Do you have Governance experience? If you are passionate about delivering great customer service and want to work with a progressive and innovative Council, we want to hear from you. #CampaspeCareers For more information or to apply, visit our website campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-council/Employment-tenders/Careers

13.01.2022 Lodge a request for service online anytime for waste, roads, rates, public toilets and more. Simply visit councils website at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au and click on the lodge an online request tab. Payments can also be made online, through the make a payment tab.

13.01.2022 Running for Council? This year, for the first time, local government candidates are required to complete mandatory training to be eligible to nominate. To find out more, click here, and view the Mandatory candidate training information: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//About-c/Council-elections

11.01.2022 Are you an experienced OHS professional? As OHS Adviser you will be responsible for proactively raising awareness of safety. Further details at link: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Occupational-Health-Safet... #campaspecareers See more

11.01.2022 ** UPDATE - 19 August at 8.15am ** Our phone system is back in service. Thank you for your patience. ** Councils phone system is currently down. Calls to 5481 2200 or 1300 666 535 are not connecting.... Service requests can be lodged online or by email and we will update you as soon as the phones are back online. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

10.01.2022 Do you live in metro Melbourne but have property in Campaspe Shire which needs some attention before the flood and fire season? In line with State Government guidelines, you can now apply to travel here for the sole purpose of preparing your property. Full details and online application form available at link: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Fire-flood-preparation-pr Don't forget, when you travel out of metro Melbourne, Second Step restrictions will travel with you.

10.01.2022 Now’s the time to kickstart some healthy new routines with our kids. Join in Walk to School and help make walking, riding, scooting or skating before and after school part of the ‘new normal’ in our community. For tips on how to get started visit https://bit.ly/3ghncFa. VicHealth St. Mary's Primary School, 208 Echuca Primary School Echuca East Primary School Echuca Twin Rivers School Girgarre Primary School Gunbower Primary School Moama Public School Nanneella Estate Primary School Rochester Primary School St. Joseph's Primary School Rochester St. Patrick's Primary School Stanhope Primary School Tongala PS Kyabram P-12 College Colbinabbin Primary School Lancaster Primary School Lockington Consolidated School Echuca Specialist School River City Christian Rochester Secondary College

10.01.2022 Thinking about running for Council? Local Government Victoria is running mandatory training for members of the community who wish to nominate in council elections. You will not be able to nominate as a candidate unless the training has been completed. More at link: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//About-c/Council-elections

10.01.2022 We welcome the State Government's announcement on Sunday with further easing of restrictions for regional Victoria. We are now reviewing and putting in place the necessary requirements for our services to safely reopen in line with the State Government requirements. We will keep the community updated on when services will open through our website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/covidservices and our Facebook page.

10.01.2022 Less than a week left to get your nominations in for the 2021 Australia Day Awards. These awards pay tribute to people who selflessly give their time, knowledge and skills to increase opportunities and improve the health and wellbeing of residents in our community. Nominations close Friday, 4 December. To nominate, lodge your online application NOW!... https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Open-for-comment/Australi Rotary Club of Echuca Moama Inc Kyabram Fauna Park Rushworth Community Notice Board Rushworth Community-House Rochester Community House Tongala Community Activities Centre -TCAC Kyabram Community & Learning Centre (KCLC)

09.01.2022 If you are a ratepayer in Campaspe, you are eligible to vote in the October Council election. Make sure you are enrolled to vote. To find out more about eligibility to vote and how to enrol, visit Councils website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/elections

09.01.2022 A Senior Executive Officer position has opened up. #CampaspeCareers As a part of the Infrastructure Division, the role plays an important part in providing leadership and effectively managing Councils Assets Department. To find out more, visit our website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au

09.01.2022 Under the third step of the Victorian Governments Roadmap to Reopening, from 11.59pm tomorrow night, outdoor dining businesses may be allowed to expand dining to the footpath and neighbouring businesses. A dedicated team at Council will work with hospitality businesses in Campaspe Shire to help them achieve an outcome that allows them to trade safely. For more information, visit our website www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/outdoordining

09.01.2022 The Loddon Mallee Rapid Response Testing Team will provide COVID-19 testing at Echuca Regional Health today (11 Sept) and tomorrow (12 Sept) from 10am 4.30pm, access via the corner of Leichardt Street and Francis Street. Anyone with even the mildest of symptoms or concerns is encouraged to get tested. Common symptoms include fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat, runny nose and loss of sense of smell or taste.

09.01.2022 It is important you put recycling in your bin loosely as it cant get sorted otherwise. #wastenotwednesday Get to know your recycling today because what you do makes a difference. For more information on what goes in what bin, look at the A-Z Guide on our website: ... www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//B/A-Z-guide-what-goes-in-what-bin See more

09.01.2022 We've come so far. It's up to all of us to keep Victoria safe this summer. Keep up to date at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

09.01.2022 It is National Recycling Week. This year’s theme is ‘ Recovery A future beyond the bin’. In our home we have many unwanted products that we can keep out of our red bin. Give them a second life by recovering valuable resources, reusing or recycling. Dig deep in your drawers and sort out old batteries, mobile phones and other e-waste that can be recovered and brought back to life. These items can be taken for FREE to you local resource recovery centre. For more details visit Council's website.

09.01.2022 Three state-wide interactive candidate information seminars will be held on: Wednesday 9 September, 7 pm Sunday 13 September, 1 pm Tuesday 15 September, 5 pm ... The seminars will provide prospective candidates the opportunity to ask questions about the nomination process and the election. To book into a session, visit www.vec.vic.gov.au//becomin/candidate-information-sessions

09.01.2022 Summer is on its way and that means hotter weather! For those of us with a green bin, here are a few tips and tricks to keep your bin and food scrap caddy as fresh as possible this summer. #giveascrap #wastenotwednesday

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Council’s Youth Advisory Group members, Ash and Conner, for achieving VET Schools Excellence Awards. Featured in today’s Riverine Herald. We are lucky to have such passionate young people working closely with Council. Click Campaspe

08.01.2022 Immunisation session for December - by appointment only. To book, please call Council on 1300 666 535. #CampaspeServices If you are feeling unwell or have any cold/flu like symptoms, you must cancel or reschedule your appointment.

08.01.2022 Attention Campaspe business owners You can apply for Council funds to assist you to diversify and expand - or even help with a new business start up. Grants are now open, closing Friday, 18 September. More information at https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Business-assistance-grants

08.01.2022 The following #campaspecareers are currently open: Customer Service Coordinator Frontline Supervisor Customer Service Officer (Corporate)... Learn to Swim Teacher Customer Service Officer (Aquatics) 2 x Community Support Officer Cadet Engineer Lifeguard For more information and to apply visit our website https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Employment-tenders/Careers

07.01.2022 Keep your entries coming! Win $50 and a spot in next years calendar. Here are some great photos already submitted to the #MyCampaspe photo competition. Enter now at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/photocomp

07.01.2022 Ever considered a career in local government? #CampaspeCareers Visit our website for the latest positions vacant at Campaspe Shire Council www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-coun/Employment-tenders/Careers

06.01.2022 Do you have your Community Grant application in yet? Round two closes on 18 September. More information on Councils website.

06.01.2022 Soft plastics like bread bags and chip packets dont go in your yellow lid recycling bin at home. However you can still recycle them at drop-off bins at participating supermarkets. Get to know your recycling today because what you do makes a difference. For more information on what goes in what bin, look at the A-Z guide: https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//A-Z-guide-what-goes-in-wh #wastenotwednesday

06.01.2022 The Victorian Electoral Commission has announced results of the Campaspe Shire Council election. Successful candidates are: Echuca Ward: Tony Marwood, Robert Amos, Christine Weller Kyabram Deakin Ward: Colleen Gates, Daniel Mackrell, John Zobec... Rochester Ward: Paul Jarman Waranga Ward: Adrian Weston Western Ward: Leanne Pentreath Councillors will be officially sworn in and the Mayor elected at the Council Meeting on Tuesday, 17 November at 5pm. The meeting can be viewed via live streaming. You can view the view election results at https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//2020-co/campaspe-shire-council

06.01.2022 Immunisation sessions for September are by appointment only. Please call 1300 666 535 to book a session. For location details visit Councils website https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Public-heal/Immunisations

05.01.2022 Have you registered your pool or spa? New safety laws introduced by the Victorian Government require all pools and spas (holding more than 30cm of water) to be registered with your local council by 1 November 2020. Failure to register swimming pool or spa can result in a fine of up to $1,652.20.... Registrations can be made online through Council's website https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Swimming-pool-spa-barriers

05.01.2022 The Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre EWMAC will be opening its doors from Monday, 26 October for learn to swim programs and school swimming programs only. Our re-opening is in line with the State Government's directions for indoor swimming pools, permitted to open for people 18 years and under with a maximum of 20 swimmers. To assist with enrolments for learn to swim, please call the centre on 5483 9698, or visit the centre, on Thursday, 22 October or Friday, 23 October.

05.01.2022 We are looking for lifeguards to join our team for the upcoming outdoor pool season. #campaspecareers All the details at https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au//Employm/Careers/Lifeguard

05.01.2022 Were playing our part to support the Campaspe community in recycling right to help systems run smoothly. #wastenotwednesday Get to know your recycling because what you do makes a difference. Click below to find out what goes in what bin.

05.01.2022 Meet Kane, working at the Campaspe Community Children's Centre managed by Council. Today is day 3 of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. #16DaysOfActivism #RespectIs #CampaspeNoExcuseForAbuse

05.01.2022 The Victorian Connection features a great article on the Gargarro Regional Botanic Garden project. Watch the video, read the article, to find out how this Girgaree community-led project is coming to life. https://connection.vic.gov.au/sowing-the-seeds-for-northern... Girgarre Farmers Market Girgarre Markets Girgarre Community Cottage

04.01.2022 Outdoor pools in Kyabram and Rochester will open from tomorrow, 23 October. Remember - outdoor pools only open when the temperature is 25 degrees or more. COVID safe conditions apply. Opening hours and admission costs available on website www.campaspeaquatics.com.au

04.01.2022 Do you know your Total Fire Ban District? Victoria is divided into nine fire districts which are based on Council boundaries. Make sure you always know what fire district you are in whether at home, or travelling. More details at link: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings/find-your-fire-district

04.01.2022 Opening hours to our service centres have changed - to increase community access. Access to customer and library services are available during all opening times, including access to public computers. Rochester Community House Tongala Community Activities Centre -TCAC Rushworth Community-House Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Kyabram - My Kind of Town

03.01.2022 The agenda for Tuesdays Council meeting is now available on our website. www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Ou/Council-meetings/Agendas-minutes Council meetings are currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 5pm meeting can be viewed via live streaming on Councils website, www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/livestreaming

02.01.2022 Learn what to say after R U OK? Now more than ever, Its important to look after each other. Watch this great video for tips on how to keep the conversation going after asking someone R U OK? https://vimeo.com/454622680

02.01.2022 Weve been getting some great entries for this years #MyCampaspe photo competition. Show us what you love about living in Campaspe and your photo could feature in the 2021 Campaspe Shire calendar. Each winning photo will also receive $50. For more information visit Councils website under the Open for comment section. www.campaspe.vic.gov.au

01.01.2022 Women on Council - free workshop - 16 September The VLGA - Victorian Local Governance Association Inc is providing an online two-hour workshop to support women across the Loddon Mallee region who are candidates in the 2020 local government elections. Full details in flyer.