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24.01.2022 FOLKIE CANCELLED | Sad news as the folkie is one of the most significant cultural events for Port Fairy and the wider region, bringing in visitors from across the country.

21.01.2022 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS RETURN | With local events making a come back, Council is looking forward to seeing applications for its Festivals and Events Grant progr...am, offering funding of up to $10,000 per event. From this weekend, eligible applicants can apply for Festival and Events Funding, to assist with expenses such as equipment and infrastructure, planning and development, environmental sustainability, promotions, marketing strategies, and COVID recovery initiatives. Applications open from 3 April until 10 May 2021. Don't forget... Applications for Council's Community Assistance Funding are also open until 30 April, offering up to $20,000 to eligible groups who deliver services that benefit the community. Call Council on 1300 656 564 discuss ways this funding opportunity could help support your next event. For more information on both grant opportunities, visit: www.moyne.vic.gov.au/grants

21.01.2022 BEGA EXPANSION | Moyne Mayor Cr Daniel Meade has toured Bega's Koroit factory to see the new $35 million lactoferrin plant. Lactoferrin, a naturally occurring ...protein in milk, is valued for its anti-microbial, anti inflammatory and immunological properties. The majority of the Koroit product will go into infant formula export. See more

19.01.2022 COUNCIL LISTENING POST | Woolsthorpe will host Moyne Shire Council’s next listening post event, scheduled for this Saturday, 20 March. Talk to your local Coun...cillors about what matters to you. Get updated on Council projects, decisions and activities. Meet your Councillors for an informal chat and talk about what’s happening in the local community. Ensure the right services are provided to support your community’s needs. At the Woolsthorpe General Store Saturday, 20 March 2021 Time: 9.30am 11am See you there!

18.01.2022 PORT FAIRY COVID UPDATE | Good news from our Mayor, Daniel Meade. DHHS have advised that their investigation and contract tracing process has not identified any... additional close contacts or risks within the community. The overall risk to the community remains as ‘low’ by DHHS. These cases are a reminder that our region is not immune to the virus and it is more important than ever to maintain our COVID-safe practices: social distancing, good hand washing. If you have any symptoms, not matter how mild, go and get tested. Moyne Health Services have a drive-through screening clinic today and Friday between 11:00-14:00. To book an appointment please call 5568 0151

18.01.2022 ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS | The Energy Efficient Communities Program has grants to help businesses, dairy farming businesses ,and community groups lower their energy bills and reduce emissions. Find out more energy.gov.au//energy/energy-efficient-communities-program

18.01.2022 FESTIVALS ARE BACK | Want to see a better rendition of Oh Danny Boy? Don’t miss the action of the Koroit Irish Festival, being held 30 April 2 May. It’s... one of many great community-led events supported through Council’s Community Grants Program, which is now open. Applications close Friday 30th April and can be made online at www.moyne.vic.gov.au//Community-/Community-grantsApply-Now Thanks to Irish Festival Committee member Anthony Dowling, for helping Cr Meade and Cr Gleeson! Mayor of Moyne Shire

17.01.2022 EAT LOCAL I Struggling for ideas for dinner? Why not support a local Moyne business by ordering a takeaway meal.

16.01.2022 MEETING UPDATE | Moyne Mayor Cr Daniel Meade brings you an update from our August Council Meeting.

16.01.2022 COMMUNITY GRANTS | Council have approved $343,000 across 50 successful applications to the annual Community Grants Program. Aimed at building stronger communiti...es, the Program provides funding for a range of projects, festivals, events, equipment, programs and activities right across the Shire. For the full list of recipients check out http://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Community-Grants

16.01.2022 DAIRY AWARDS | Council are proud to be sponsoring the Great South West Dairy Awards. Being held virtually over the past few weeks, the awards recognise outstand...ing contributions to the dairy industry. The awards continue tonight at 7.30pm on the WestVic Dairy page with the Dairy Farm Business Management Award to be awarded and two new inductees to the Western Victorian Dairy Industry Honour Board to be announced.

15.01.2022 UPDATE | Regional Victoria will move back into Stage Three Restrictions on Thursday. Updates on the impacts to Moyne's services will be provided soon. For the correct information on restrictions please head to: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

15.01.2022 MEETING UPDATE | Our September meeting lasted three hours. Moyne Mayor Cr Daniel Meade distills it into a two minute update for you.

13.01.2022 Moyne Health Services has confirmed a family that tested positive to COVID-19 upon returning home from a trip to Port Fairy has no close contacts in the town. T...he family returned to Melbourne, cutting their holiday short, after learning a relative had contracted the coronavirus. Moyne Health Services CEO, Jackie Kelly, says the hospital is considering undertaking a testing blitz in Port Fairy to help allay community concerns. "The four people that were identified as being positive have gone back to Melbourne, they tested positive in Melbourne, and from the Chief Health Officer's point of view through contact tracing, they did not have any close contact with anyone in Port Fairy," Ms Kelly said. Moyne Shire Mayor Daniel Meade yesterday said the family members two adults and two children were asymptomatic while in Port Fairy and a deep clean of their accommodation is being done. The Department of Health and Human Services defines close contact as "having face-to-face contact for more than 15 minutes with someone who has a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) or alternatively sharing a closed space with them for more than two hours."

13.01.2022 #moyneshire tune in to Killarney singer songwriter #nancieschippermusic performing online tonight at 7:30 and maybe enjoy a local wine on #nationalredwineday #basaltwinery #suffoirwinesandbrewery

12.01.2022 $2.72M FOR MOYNE PROJECTS | The Federal Government’s allocation of $2.72 million will fund a range of projects across the shire that include: Grassmere footpa...th: $400,000 Winslow footpath: $340,000 Macarthur footpath (Russell Street): $210,000 Koroit footpath (North Street): $92,000 Port Fairy East Beach carpark and drainage: $230,000 Blind Creek Road bridge: $325,000 Irvine Reserve, Peterborough implementation of Masterplan: $440,000 Belfast Aquatic Centre, Port Fairy equipment renewal: $100,000 Mortlake Caravan Park five new relocatable cabins: $360,000 Victoria Park, Koroit car parking and landscaping: $221,000 See more

12.01.2022 COVID ROADMAP | Moyne Mayor Cr Daniel Meade brings us a Covid update. For information about the roadmap to COVID Normal and the steps for regional Victoria go to www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-roadmaps

10.01.2022 Community sports are back! With local soccer, football and netball kicking off, get out and support your local teams.

10.01.2022 STAY SAFE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER | Our Mayor Cr Daniel Meade with a message following Covid activity in the Moyne Shire. Moyne Health Services will continue to... offer drive through COVID-19 swabbing clinics on the following days: Thursday 20th August and Friday 21st August between 11am and 2pm via appointments only. To book an appointment please call 5568 0100.

10.01.2022 MARKETING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES | Local towns are set to be promoted extensively across a variety of channels including online, TV, social media, bi...llboards and radio, in a campaign to create awareness and attract visitors to the Volcanic Lakes and Plains region. To register, give Ashley Price a call at the Port Fairy and Region Visitor Information Centre. Ph: (03) 4505 2119 Or, fill your details in here: www.greatoceanroadtourism.org.au/atdw-listing The #iamvolcaniclakesandplains advertising campaign will be rolled out by Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism, in partnership with Southern Grampians, Ararat Rural City Council, Corangamite Shire Council, Colac Otway Shire Council and Moyne Shire Council. See more

10.01.2022 FUNDS FOR FAMILIES | Families in Koroit and surrounds are set to benefit from improvement works at Jacaranda House, including the integration of maternal and ch...ild health services, the immunisation program and supported playgroup. Children currently attending the kindergarten will continue to use the building during improvements works at Jacaranda House, which are now underway and expected to be completed by the end of October 2020. See more

10.01.2022 FARM SAFETY WEEK 20-25 July | National Farm Safety Week aims to raise awareness of farm safety issues. This year’s theme is Farming for a Future and focuses ...on risk assessment and awareness, planning and mitigation, particularly in light of a year of drought, bushfire, floods and COVID-19. For more information visit: https://www.farmsafe.org.au/ https://www.vff.org.au/

08.01.2022 Very proud to be re-elected as Mayor for a second term and looking forward to working with the community over the next 12 months.

05.01.2022 FATHER'S DAY | Forgotten your old man's special day? Moyne Mayor Daniel Meade hasn't.

05.01.2022 CARETAKER PERIOD | Moyne Shire Council is in caretaker period from 12noon Tuesday 22 September until 6pm on October 24 when the council elections end. To comply with legislation this page will not be active until after the election of the Mayor following the first council meeting of the newly elected council

02.01.2022 WOMEN ON FARMS (WOFG) | Have you got your tickets for this weekend's Women on farms event in Port Fairy? You won't want to miss this one! Bring a frien...d and meet other like-minded women, enjoy an inspiring range of activities, and immerse yourself in our great region! This year’s program includes an incredible line-up of guest speakers, practical workshops, and a variety of tours and events spread across the region covering everything from marketing, accounting, business, tech support, sustainability and mechanics; to lifestyle topics such as bee-keeping, music, cooking, craft, gardening, writing, wellbeing and more! Council is very proud to support this event and the organisers, as they adapt to the changing needs of women in rural communities. The WOFG event unites all women living in rural communities, and promotes skills development, networking and support. Friday 26 March until Sunday 28 March 2021. To check-out the program and get your tickets, visit: www.wofgportfairy.com.au

01.01.2022 PLAYGROUNDS RE-OPEN | Get the kids outside and active.