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25.01.2022 FREE Agricultural Seminar: Harvesting RAIN and How to Capture Rainfall Calling all producers! The Building Resilient Future Project is hosting a fantastic oppo...rtunity to further your learning in all things involving moisture. The BFR Project has collaborated with Lachlan Campbell, Catchment coordinator from North East Catchment Management Authority, and Darren McCormick, Agronomist from Landmark NORMAC Baranduda. Lachlan will present the most recent findings from the ‘Embedding Climatic Adaption in Agriculture’ (ECAiA) project, the objective of which is to increase the capacity of agricultural systems, related communities and support local government to adapt to significant climatic changes. The climate data includes the latest information available from CSIRO with projections provided for 2030 and 2050. Darren has a wealth of knowledge for the local area and outlying districts, and will speak on maximising opportunities with moisture and utilising available rainfall for food and profit. All individuals or organisations involved with the Agriculture industry are invited and encouraged to attend. The ‘Harvesting Rain’ seminar is a midday event, hopefully appealing to those who are interested, both speakers will be allowing time for questions and general discussion regarding the Upper Murray region. Corryong Wednesday 31st July Corryong Council Chambers 11 am 1:30 pm RSVP (2 days prior for catering numbers) and further inquiries to Lib Paton UM2030 Facilitator at [email protected] Upper Murray 2030 North East CMA Landmark NorMac National Landcare Program Corryong Health Towong Shire Council

25.01.2022 Put this on your calendar folks! :)

25.01.2022 Check out some beautiful fishing spots in the Mitta Valley

25.01.2022 Eskdale CFA now has a facebook page. We wish to broaden our engagement with our local community, and all Mitta Valley residents. Please like, join, and more imp...ortantly share with all friends & relatives so they can recieve valuable information and keep in touch with what's happening with your local fire brigade. See more

24.01.2022 Keep informed about fires near you Three community meetings will be held this week to inform residents about the current fires burning in the Upper Murray dis...trict. There are currently 8 bushfires listed as going in north east Victoria with the largest being an estimated 1992-hectares. To keep the residents informed, community meetings will be held to provide information about the fires burning near Tawonga, Mitt Mitta, Eskdale, Tallangatta Valley, Sandy Creek, Tallandoon, Mount Bogong, Falls Creek and Mount Beauty. Everybody is welcome to attend and tea and coffee will be provided, please see below details: Monday 2nd of December Falls Creek at the QT Boardroom, Bogonga High Plains Road. 3:00pm Mt Beauty the Mt Beauty Community Centre, Kiewa Crescent. 7:00pm Tuesday 3rd of December Mitta Mitta at the Maggora Park Multipurpose Centre, Mitta North Road. 7:00pm Our specialised staff working on these fires will be available to answer any questions regarding the fires. No communities are currently under threat, however, residents need to remain informed and monitor conditions. For the most up to date incident information visit: www.emergency.vic.gov.au Please share this post to help spread the word. Parks Victoria Victorian High Country Victorian High Country Huts Association CFA (Country Fire Authority) Towong Shire Council Alpine Shire ABC Goulburn Murray The Alpine Observer Corryong Courier Tallangatta Herald Alpine Radio Kiewa & Ovens Valleys The Border Mail 9 News Border North East PRIME7 News Border WIN News Albury Upper Murray Tourism Mitta Mitta Caravan Park Mitta Valley Community Noticeboard This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty Falls Creek QT Falls Creek Resort Forest Fire Management Victoria

23.01.2022 So good to see the Covid numbers really slowing down and it has been lovely to see some of our local places back in the swing of things....Well done Victoria an...d good to see you back Mitta Valley!! Although restrictions are easing we are still unable to offer trips due to the transportation rules, however we are putting together a priority list for all those who are desperately looking for some awesome action once all is well and safe and we have the full green light to do so. If your keen on jumping on board this list all you will need to do is purchase a gift voucher and flick us an email saying "PLEASE ADD ME TO THE PARTY BOAT" https://rafta.bookingboss.com/vouchers.cfm #mittavalley #Eskdale #Dartmouth #mittamitta https://www.facebook.com/TheWitchesGarden/ https://www.facebook.com/mittamittacp/ https://www.facebook.com/MittaPub/ https://www.facebook.com/MittaMittaBrewingCo/ https://www.facebook.com/dartmouthpub/?__tn__=%2Cd https://www.facebook.com/cafedartmouth/ https://www.facebook.com/Eskdale-Cafe-111579803686813/ https://www.facebook.com/eskdalehotel/ https://www.facebook.com/EskdaleIGA1/ www.raftingaustralia.com.au See more

22.01.2022 Mitta has no internet broadband. No ADSL, no NBN. Only expensive, congested and sometimes slow mobile data. Mitta isn't on the NBN 3-year plan. "Like" if you want something done about this.

22.01.2022 COMMUNITY MEETINGS Two community meetings will be held this week to inform residents about the current fires burning in the Upper Murray areas. There are... currently 13 bushfires burning in the region and the fires have grown in size, the largest being an estimated 350-hectares. To keep the residents informed, community meetings will be held to provide information about the fires burning near Tawonga, Mitt Mitta, Eskdale, Tallangatta Valley, Sandy Creek, Tallandoon, Mount Bogong and Mount Beauty. Everybody is welcome to attend and supper will be provided, please see below details: Mount Beauty Monday 25 November 7:00pm 8:00pm Mount Beauty Community Centre, Kiewa Crescent Eskdale Tuesday 26 November 7:00pm 8:00pm Eskdale Community Hall, 3797 Omeo Highway Our specialised staff working on these fires will be available to answer any questions regarding the fires. No communities are currently under threat, however, residents need to remain informed and monitor conditions. For the most up to date incident information visit: www.emergency.vic.gov.au Forest Fire Management Victoria Parks Victoria ABC Goulburn Murray The Alpine Observer Tallangatta Herald The Border Mail Towong Shire Council Alpine Shire Council CFA (Country Fire Authority) Camping Victoria Four Wheel Drive Victoria Victorian High Country Huts Association This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty Mitta Valley Community Noticeboard

22.01.2022 The Beez from Berlin are coming soon to perform at The Witches Garden :)

21.01.2022 Funeral for the Late Wayne Smith (Smirk) Mitta Valley people and friends are welcome to pay their respects as the Hearse drives by on Tuesday 12th May 2020 by s...tanding on the side of the road between Tallandoon, Eskdale, Mitta North , Mitta Township and Omeo Highway before Smirk and Carolyn's house. Extended family will use the road in front of their house to wait for the service to finish and as a support to his brothers, sisters, mum and wife. Please remember at this point in time 'social distancing rules' still apply. It would be lovely to see some St.Kilda balloons, streamers or even your own footy colours displayed in his honour - if you wish. The Hearse and Smirks immediate family will be leaving the Lockhardts Gap Turn off at 12.45pm. No other cars to follow please. Thank you all for your love, support and friendship for his family. It will be lovely to see the Valley come out to say goodbye to one of our most loved characters and I'm sure his family will take comfort in seeing your faces as they pass by. Please call me on 0438 426 605 if you'd like to have a chat. Love to you all, Pauline xx

21.01.2022 Officials needed for Mitta Mountain Rally 21 March 2020 In the past the Mitta Mountain Rally has not required many officials, due to having only four or five no... repeat stages and the nature of the country with few access tracks onto the rally route requiring closure. This year, with two extra stages, each requiring a minimum of eight people for start time control, start line, flying finish and stop point, plus road closures has meant that we have to dig deeper than local resources for officials. If you would like a pleasant weekend in the so far unburnt North East high country, with some rally spectating thrown in, then please get in touch with our Officials Coordinator, Ray Wingrave on ph 0403932515 or email [email protected].

20.01.2022 We are all greatly relieved to hear the fires near us are contained and a big thank you to all those who helped with the job.

20.01.2022 It's a fabulous summer for rafting on the Mitta river. If you have never done this then now's the time. See the river and a great day out! :)

20.01.2022 Harvesting RAIN and How to Capture Rainfall - Corryong Wednesday 31st July Corryong Council Chambers 11 am 1:30 pm (Lunch will be provided) Come along to a F...REE Agricultural Seminar and learn the lastest on moisture from Lachlan Campbell, Catchment coordinator from North East Catchment Management Authority, and Darren McCormick, Agronomist from Landmark NORMAC Baranduda. RSVP (2 days prior for catering numbers) and further inquiries to Lib Paton UM2030 Facilitator at [email protected] Upper Murray 2030 North East CMA Landmark NorMac National Landcare Program Corryong Health Towong Shire Council

20.01.2022 The Mitta Valley is Open for Business! Come and enjoy the magnificent Mitta Valley this weekend, most businesses will be operating in some form or other and you... will be able to make a positive contribution to help the Valley get back on its feet. Everyone is safe but we are still waiting for some rain. [Note: Check emergency warnings. The Omeo Highway south is still closed at Mitta] See more

19.01.2022 COMMUNITY MEETING - Mitta Mitta There is a community meeting for those in Mitta Mitta tomorrow at 3pm. Representatives from agencies and council will be in attendance.

17.01.2022 Here’s a sneak peek of our base camp in Eskdale which has been set up to accommodate 150 firefighters who have travelled to the Upper Murray to help local crews... fighting the fires. The base camp includes showers and toilet blocks, tents, a food hall, commercial kitchen, an office and multiple storage containers. In this video, Deputy Incident Controller, Dave Jenson, talks about why we use base camps to support our firefighters. A big thank you to the local community for its help in setting up the camp. Due to the Upper Murray fires a number of roads, tracks and campgrounds have been closed until further notice. Please visit: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/ and www.traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au For the most up to date information on all fires visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au Forest Fire Management Victoria SES North East Region Parks Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority) ABC Goulburn Murray Tallangatta Herald Eskdale IGA Tallangatta Bakery The Border Mail Corryong Courier Towong Shire Council Upper Murray Tourism CFA District 24 Headquarters Brigade Mitta Mitta Caravan Park Mitta Valley Community Noticeboard Eskdale Primary School

14.01.2022 Felicity McDonald is wanting a lift for 2 French backpackers into the valley on Tuesday. If anyone can give them a lift from Albury to Eskdale,Mitta or Dartmouth please give her a call on 60723533

14.01.2022 The days are shorter, temperatures drop, but backyard birdwatching never stops! Our Winter surveys kicked off yesterday! Join in the fun - count birds for 2...0 mins and let us know about your space. Are your resident spinebills loving the native shrubs in your garden? Do the cockatoos come for the seed you are providing? Are you seeing any unusual visitors? Your surveys show us what birds are visiting gardens seasonally and what it is about those gardens that attracts them.What better way to be #birdingathome than gazing out the window at your "neighbirds"!? Head to the website for info, including free webinars this week (June 3 (tomorrow) and June 7): https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/ - register to join us. Birds in BackYards is a project led by our Urban Birds team - for daily updates join the Birds in Backyards Facebook group, or follow the team on Twitter: @UrbanBirdsOz and Instagram: @birdsinbackyards

14.01.2022 All you have to do is watch flowers for 10 mins and count how many insects visit. Please take part in this brilliant initiative to see what kinds of insects are in your area between 12 April till 19th April

13.01.2022 Hey everyone here's your opportunity to thank Robyn for her wonderful effort of helping our community and enjoy a great beer! :)

13.01.2022 Please vote for Mitta Valley Mountain Bike Park and make this place amazingly more amazing :)

09.01.2022 Fire meeting tonight 5:00pm at the Mitta Mitta CFA shed.

08.01.2022 Just heard a rumor that recycle bins will be emptied tomorrow (Tuesday). Can't verify it's true as it's after business hours but leave your recycle bins out just in case :)

07.01.2022 In collaboration with our good mates over at Mitta Valley Beef, on Saturday September 14th, we are holding our 3rd Annual Boilermaker Dinner. This is one event ...you do NOT want to miss! For tickets and info jump on our webpage - https://maltshed.com.au//boiler-maker-dinner-featuring-mi/ #visitwangaratta #maltshed #voyagercraftmalt #malt #beerandwhisky #beerandwhiskey #craftbeer #boilermaker #mittavalleybeef See more

05.01.2022 MITTA VALLEY GRAVEL GRINDER We are pleased to announce that Council has been successful in securing a $20,000 grant to host an exciting new annual event - ...'The Mitta Valley Gravel Grinder'. The grant was applied for under the Federal Government’s National Bushfire Recovery Agency, under the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery (RTBR) Grant Program. The Mitta Valley Gravel Grinder will meet the growing demand for gravel racing, leveraging on the wealth of quiet, scenic gravel roads throughout the Mitta Valley, passing farm gates, authentic pubs, breweries and the pristine Mitta Valley countryside. The race will start and finish in the heart of Mitta Mitta and cover a distance of 55km. The funding will be used to contract a partner to deliver the event, as well as developing a brand and marketing. The first event will be held at a future date when COVID-19 restrictions allow. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more updates. Ride High Country #bushfirerecovery #auspol #togetherintowong

04.01.2022 From midnight tonight all campsites, caravan parks and camping grounds will be closed following greater restrictions on non-essential travel. Exemptions are in place for permanent caravan park residents. Find out more: https://bit.ly/39y9n2N #stayathome

03.01.2022 Merlin and Granny are missing. They were here last night but gone this morning. They are both friendly, gentle dogs and probably went off after a rabbit. We are very worried so please keep an eye out for them and let us know if you have seen them. Please ring Lew 0428 310 109

03.01.2022 Come along and enjoy a great night of toe tapping music featuring three very talented muso's Wed 15th Nov

03.01.2022 STAND FOR COUNCIL IN 2020 Local Government Elections will take place on October 24 2020 via postal vote. If you are interested in representing your community to... positively influence future direction and outcomes, you may be interested in becoming a Councillor. Council together with the Municipal Association of Victoria, is hosting a Towong Shire Candidate Information Session on Wednesday 26 August 6-8pm and invites all prospective candidates to attend. This two hour online session will provide prospective candidates with an understanding of: - The role and purpose of Local Government - Details of the new Local Government Act 2020 - Introduction to your Council and information on the municipal area - Roles, responsibilities and expectations of a Councillor - The experience of being a Councillor - The electoral process and campaigning including key dates and information provided by the Victorian Electoral Commission. If you are considering running for Council, you will also need to undertake mandatory candidate training (as prescribed in the new Local Government Act 2020). The training is provided by Local Government Victoria and will run throughout August and September. For more information and to register visit towong.vic.gov.au/about-council/. To find out more about standing for Council, visit the dedicated website at viccouncils.asn.au/stand-for-council. #standforcouncil Vic Councils

03.01.2022 Mitta Mountain Rally Stages Preview The course check has been completed and the road team reports that all stages are in great condition, following the Spring g...rading program. Two stages incorporate some open shire roads, and the two all new stages are made up largely of flowing ridge top roads. The grassy forests of the area also provide good visibility corner to corner. Early entry discount fee closes this Wednesday 26 February, so use the weekend to get that online entry submitted. The following photos are a sample of each of the seven stages, in order 1 to 7.

02.01.2022 FREE Agricultural Seminar is Tomorrow!! Book your spot today for this informative session - Lunch provided Harvesting RAIN and How to Capture Rainfall - Corryo...ng Wednesday 31st July Corryong Council Chambers 11 am 1:30 pm Contact Lib Paton UM2030 Facilitator at [email protected]

02.01.2022 Today's community newsletter. Note, due to the transition into recovery, the frequency of these newsletters will decrease to several times per week. The milde...r conditions have enabled crews to continue to work on containment lines along the western side of the fire. As weather conditions permit, back burning will continue to occur in the Wabba Wilderness, between Berringama and Dartmouth Dam along the Gibb Range Track and Glamour Hill Track to secure the western flank of the fire. Smoke may be visible in the Pine Mountain area as heavy fuels continue to burn within the fire ground. As a result of this and back-burning, increased smoke will be visible in nearby areas for some time. There is currently no threat to the community. Hazard tree assessment and treatment continues to be a priority across the fire affected area.

01.01.2022 Here's a sneak peek at some GREAT entertainment coming to the Mitta Valley on Sunday 25th March 4pm at The Witches Garden. Take a chair and a picnic and kick back for some fabulous entertainment :)

01.01.2022 Rafting, Whitewater, Mitta Mitta Smashing the weir on the Lower Mitta River http://www.raftingaustralia.com.au//lower-mitta-river-1-d/ BOOK NOW While we have... no bookings due to the 2020 fires, we have the time to look back on all our happy times on the Lower Mitta River, Mitta Mitta township. Look forward to seeing you soon. #thisisthemittavalley #lovewhereyoulive #lovewhereyouwork #seehighcountry Social media give us a go! See more