Moira Shire Council in Cobram, Victoria | Government organisation

Moira Shire Council

Locality: Cobram, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5871 9222

Address: 44 Station St 3644 Cobram, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 HEALTH WARNING ON MOSQUITOES AND ROSS RIVER VIRUS Victorian government has issued an alert regarding Ross River virus which is transmitted by mosquito bites. - Wear long, loose fitting clothes if mosquitoes are around. - Use effective mosquito repellents containing picaridin or DEET on all exposed skin. - Try to limit outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are about. The hours before and after sunrise and sunset is when most mosquitoes are more active, but some will also ...bite in the middle of the day. For all information please visit https://www2.health.vic.gov.au//warning-mosquitoes-ross-ri

25.01.2022 JACK BOTTS IS IN THE HOUSE! We are so excited to present a live performance from Jack Botts this Friday starting at 5pm as part of our Moira Youth team's FReeZA Friday Feels. From the Northern Rivers of NSW, creating a surf folk feel, Jack has supported the like of Tash Sultana, John Floreani, Pierce Brothers, Ash Grunwald and has played at festivals including Land of Plenty and the St Kilda Festival. Jump on our Moira Youth page to find out more!

24.01.2022 COMPOSTING DOG WASTE TRIAL. We are trialling the use of compostable bags in popular public areas around our shire. These locations also include an organics bin specifically for your dog's waste. You will find these bins at - * Boorin Street, Cobram... * Thompson's Beach, Cobram * Yacht Club, Yarrawonga * Chinaman's Island, Yarrawonga * Numurkah Recreation Reserve These bins are used for dog waste in compostable bags only - let's scoop it, bag it and compost it! See more

24.01.2022 The nurses from Maternal and Child Health got together to read this acrostic for the work respect. #respectis #callitout #16dayscampaign Respect Victoria

23.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED. The CFA has declared today a day of Total Fire Ban for the Northern Country, which encompasses Moira Shire. For further information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au

23.01.2022 CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY WITH PARKS VICTORA Join the Ranger-led LitterWatch event on 1 December 2020 at 10am. Meet at the State Park Entrance, Cullens Road Yarrawonga. To find out more and register visit www.parks.vic.gov.au/volunteering-summer-series

22.01.2022 OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR TEAM Applications for our Team Leader Administration position close on Tuesday 29 September. For more information and to apply for this position go to https://moira.elmotalent.com.au/careers/Moira

22.01.2022 REMEMBER TO STAY SAFE. With restrictions slowly easing and people in regional Victoria able to get out and about, we must still remember to stay safe - practice good hand hygiene, wear a mask and keep your distance! #staysafe

22.01.2022 COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING GRANTS - APPLICATIONS OPEN NEXT WEEK. Do you need funding for an event or to improve facilities or services for your local community? Then our Community Strengthening Grants (up to $10,000) are for you. These grants aim to provide community organisations an opportunity to apply for funding through the following streams: Arts and Culture, Community Events, Equipment, Environmental Sustainability, Health Promotion, Infrastructure, Tourism. For more details please visit https://moira.smartygrants.com.au/2021majorgrant

21.01.2022 RANGER LED PARK WALK QUINNS ISLAND Enjoy a relaxing guided walk through this picturesque River Red Gum Forest. This walk is an easy 1 hour return and follows gravel walking tracks all the way through. Please meet at the Quinns Island car park, located on River Road Cobram, Tuesday 8 December, 10am 11am. For more information please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parks-walk-quinns-island-co

20.01.2022 ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING DRIVE FOR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY A voluntary asymptomatic testing blitz will take place over the next two weeks by NCN Health, targeting commercial passenger vehicle drivers and food delivery drivers. This industry has been identified by the Department of Health and Human Service as a potential area of risk and includes drivers who operate buses, taxis, all food delivery vans and coffee vans. To book an asymptomatic swab test call your local NCN Health facili...ty to make an appointment Nathalia 5866 9444 Cobram 5871 0777 Numurkah 5862 0555 Testing is also available at Yarrawonga Health; for an appointment call 5743 8132. See more

20.01.2022 THE MOIRA SHIRE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE HAS LAUNCHED We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Christmas Gift Guide to support local business during this festive season. We have been working with Small Business expert Jenn Donovan from Social Media and Marketing Australia on the development of this guide, where you can find Christmas gifts for all your family and friends. Go to our website, click on the link and browse through all the local businesses who have come on board for this ‘shop local’ initiative.

19.01.2022 FRIENDLY REMINDER The first rate instalment is due this Wednesday 30 September. Payments can be made online via our website www.moira.vic.gov.au or by visiting our Customer Service Centre in Cobram. We are committed to helping ratepayers throughout the shire who are facing financial hardship. Our COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy is applicable to all rateable properties, give our friendly Customer Service Team a call on 5871 9222 for assistance.

19.01.2022 TRANSFER STATIONS REOPENING The Yabba, Tungamah and Strathmerton Transfer Stations are reopening now COVID-19 restrictions are easing. Eftpos and cash are accepted however eftpos is the preferred option where possible. Opening Times - Yabba Transfer Station - Sunday 9am until 12pm.... Tungamah Transfer Station - Sunday 1pm until 4pm. Strathmerton Transfer Station - Tuesday 1pm until 4pm. For more information go to https://www.moira.vic.gov.au//Transfer-stations-locations- See more

19.01.2022 BOATING OR FISHING IN SUN COUNTRY For those wanting to know about boating and fishing in Sun Country on the Murray at the moment with current COVID-19 restrictions here is a link to the NSW Maritime website with up to date information about who can fish and where. https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/covid-19-update... Stay safe everyone.

18.01.2022 Some students and staff from St Francis Primary School Nathalia were asked what they believe "Respect is" means. #16daysofactivism #respectis #callitout

17.01.2022 ALMOST BACK TO NORMAL. Last week, the Victorian Government released a roadmap towards reopening the state. Yesterday, regional Victoria moved into the Third Step of this roadmap which means there are now no constraints on the reasons to leave home. However, there are still some restrictions, including the mandatory wearing of face coverings, go to www.dhhs.vic.gov.au for more information. #staysafe

17.01.2022 WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE AFFECTED YOU? HAVE YOUR SAY. The Murray PHN (Primary Health Network) is inviting people to complete a short survey so they can learn about the health needs of our regional communities. This year’s COVID-19 pandemic followed a summer of natural disasters including flood, drought and devastating bushfire and they are keen to understand how these challenges have affected you. Visit https://bit.ly/commvoicessurvey to have your say the survey closes 11.59pm Tuesday 13 October.

16.01.2022 TIME TO NOMINATE FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS. Nominations are now open for the 2021 Moira Shire Council Australia Day Awards. These awards celebrate ordinary people and groups making an extraordinary contribution to our local community and during these trying times, it is more important than ever to recognise those efforts and achievements. There are five categories - Citizen; Young Citizen; Community Event; Community Organisation; and Arts, Culture and/or Environment Project. F...rom model citizens, active community groups, organisations running fantastic programs to young champions - we want to recognise them all. Nominations can be made online via our website. If you require assistance in completing your application form, please give our friendly Customer Service Team a call on 5871 9222. See more

12.01.2022 OPENING OF THE COBRAM COMMUNITY CINEMA Congratulations to Cobram Community Cinema Inc on the successful fundraising and construction of the Community Cinema. Council is proud to have played a small part in this project by supporting the cinema with civil works and well as funding towards the fit out. Well done to all involved.

12.01.2022 ACTIVATING OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC SPACES For more information and to have your say please visit our website vhttps://www.moira.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/News-and-information/Community-feedback-consultation-and-opportunities/Opportunities/Ideas-for-Activating-Outdoor-Dining-and-Entertainment-Public-Spaces

12.01.2022 FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE - JUST GIVE US A CALL.

10.01.2022 TOWN MOTIF VOTING SUCCESS Voting has finished on the Town Entrance Sign Motif consultation and there was an overwhelming response from the Moira community with more than 2,000 votes received. This new signage builds on the energy and impact of our revitalised logo and reinforces our vision of the shire working together to be a vibrant and prosperous rural community. The majority of towns had a motif that was a clear favourite, but there were a handful of towns, namely Bundalo...ng, Katamatite, Tungamah, Waaia and Wilby, where further consultation and most likely a second vote will happen. Stay tuned for further details. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part in this shire-wide community consultation. You will see these icons appear on town entrance signs in coming weeks. For more information or to view your town's chosen motif go to https://www.moira.vic.gov.au//Me/Town-Motif-voting-success See more

08.01.2022 OUT AND ABOUT WITH OUR VISITOR INFORMATION VAN. With restrictions easing our Visitor Information Van is getting out and about, touring around the Moira region and dropping into tourist hotspots. We are currently at the Cobram Piazza - why don't you pop down and say hello?

07.01.2022 ORGANIC BINS IN YARROWEYAH WILL NOT BE EMPTIED TODAY Please be aware that due to a road incident the organic bins in Yarroweyah will NOT be emptied today, as per the collection schedule. The organic bins will instead be emptied tomorrow. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

07.01.2022 CLICK FOR VIC CAMPAIGN It’s not too late to get involved in the Click for Vic campaign, which has been well received by Victorians and producers in our region. Ros Vodusek from Rich Glen Olive Estate is currently featured on the landing page for the campaign. See: https://www.visitvictoria.com/things-to-do/click-for-vic For more information on how to get involved see here: https://assets-corporate.visitvictoria.com//Visit-Victoria

06.01.2022 Safe, healthy and respectful communities are created when we embrace diversity and reject discrimination. Respect Victoria #16daysofactivism #respectis #CallItOut

06.01.2022 INVITE A FRIEND COMPETITION WINNERS Thanks to everyone who entered the postcard competition and sent a digital postcard to their family and friends inviting them to visit our beautiful Sun Country on the Murray region. We have now counted the postcards sent by all those who entered the competition and are delighted to announce our main winners. ... First prize Wellness Package worth $1,000 at the The Sebel Yarrawonga is Cheryl Thorn. Second prize, a Spring into Summer package, generously provided by Cobram Barooga Golf Club is Sue Duncan. Third prize, 2 nights’ accommodation for six people at the Wakiti Creek Resort, has been won by Jenni Panos. RACV Cobram Resort has provided Getaway packages for our Fourth and Fifth prizes. Fourth prize weekend getaway was won by Deb Chandler, and fifth prize mid-week getaway has been won by Claire Murphey-Beach.

06.01.2022 *** TONIGHT. 5.30PM*** This week for our "FReeZA Friday Feels", we have local musical duo Ellia & Keegan taking you into the weekend at a new time of 5.30pm! Th...e pair had just started to pick up a few extra gigs when things turned upside down, so we are grateful we still get to catch them perform right here! Make sure you click 'get reminder' to catch them live right on time! See more

05.01.2022 TIME RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT POSTCARDS Earlier this month every household should have received a postcard in the mail encouraging entries for our MoiraConnect project. Enter a drawing, poem or collage describing the resilience of our community this year during the pandemic. All entries are to be dropped off to local IGAs, selected post offices or at our Cobram Customer Service Centre by Friday 20 November. Entries are also accepted online at https://moiraconnects.questionpro.com/

05.01.2022 FAIRLEY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Are you planning to apply to enter the Goulburn Murray Fairley Leadership Program? Do you live in Moira Shire Council? If the answer is yes to both of these questions then we invite you to submit an application under Council’s Fairley Leadership Program Sponsorship funding. Applications are now open. ... Funding is available for a maximum of half of the costs of the Fairley Leadership Program. To apply for the Fairley Leadership Program, please visit - www.goulburnmurraycommunityleadership.com.au. To apply for Council’s sponsorship, please visit - https://moira.smartygrants.com.au/fairleyleadershipprograms. Sponsorship applications close at 4pm on Friday 30 October 2020. For more information please contact the Community Development Department on (03) 5871 9222. See more

04.01.2022 ROAD SAFETY PROMOTION TOOL TO SAVE LIVES OVER THE CHRISTMAS BREAK It’s important heading into the festive season, promotion around road safety takes place across all age levels. The Australian Road Safety Foundation has launched a new program to teach young people about road safety this holiday period. For more information see: https://www.roadset.com.au/ https://youtu.be/BlRdV4aTt1o

03.01.2022 CAMPING BACK ON THE AGENDA FOR MOIRA. With restrictions easing and camping now allowed, we are so pleased to welcome you back to Moira Shire. However, we need to all remember to stay safe, even out in the bush! Dispersed camping is allowed in regional Victoria, provided physical distancing limits of 1.5 metres is followed and in groups of no more than 10 people. For more information go to www.parks.vic.gov.au

02.01.2022 OPERATIONS ON DOOKIE ROAD Reconstruction of Dookie road between Treacy Road and Smyth Road will begin next week 30 November 2020. Works will take 7-10 days. Traffic Control will be in place for the duration of the job with speed restrictions in place down to 40 km/h during the working hours and 60km/h after care signage in place overnight. We hope to keep traffic flowing as best we can through the job, if possible we would ask motorists to take an alternative route if at all possible.

02.01.2022 DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK 21-27 SEPTEMBER. Dementia affects close to half a million Australians and that number is set to double in the next 25 years. A little support makes a lot of difference. For more information go to www.dementia.org.au

01.01.2022 SLEEP AND SETTLE GROUP Our Infant Sleep and Settling Group is available to all families with infants and toddlers experiencing challenges with sleep. Local mum Bianca and baby Willow attended a recent session with Maternal and Child Health Nurse Di Kane to learn some handy tips. Please contact MCH on 5871 9275 for further information. Upcoming group sessions:... - Monday 14 December 2020 - Monday 18 January 2021 See more