Shire of Victoria Plains in Calingiri, Western Australia | Government organisation

Shire of Victoria Plains

Locality: Calingiri, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9628 7004

Address: 28 Cavell Street 6569 Calingiri, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.victoriaplains.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Public Libraries Western Australia is proud to offer the following Zoom Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BLXHN to join in the below. Enjoy !

24.01.2022 Join us in celebrating #AustralianCitizenship by updating your profile photo with our very own Facebook frame! https://www.facebook.com/fbcameraeffects//2437171213058382/

23.01.2022 There will be NO CHANGE to the General Waste and Recycling Collection service for this Christmas period 2020.

23.01.2022 https://bit.ly/3bJ0lBz

23.01.2022 Did you know that red-tailed black cockatoos enter their nests backwards? But thats not the only distinctive thing about them! We think there are only about 1000 left in the wild in Australia, so protecting their breeding habitats is vital. If you were considering a development or any activity that may significantly impact upon this species or their habitat, you may need to refer your plans to @awegov for review under national environment law. Check out your obligations here: https://bit.ly/30gHLvf #envirolaw #environment

22.01.2022 **People With disabilities WA are holding their next free webinar, on Disability Discrimination Complaints, on Saturday 15/08/2020 at 11am AWST. This webinar is for people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities.

22.01.2022 **Library** Libby is the new app that allows you to borrow thousands of ebooks and audiobooks for FREE using your smartphone, all you need is your library card number to set up. For more information please contact the Shire Administration Office.

21.01.2022 This is a quick reminder that applications for the Summer 2020/2021 Healthy Sporting Club grants will close 12 noon, Thursday 1st October 2020. All organisation will receive support when applying if they contact Healthway directly on 133 777.

21.01.2022 **November 2020 newsletter** Link : https://bit.ly/2H8Xszb

21.01.2022 The WA College of Agriculture Narrogin Open Day is on FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER and I have attached the flyer. The College caters for students from Year 10 to Year 12 undertaking a general education in an agricultural and trades related context. The College has a residential component and a 1440ha farm. Students are also able to complete qualifications in our state of the art Trades Training Centre. https://bit.ly/3i3ftM1

21.01.2022 **Notice of Special Electors' Meeting and Annual Electors' Meeting**

20.01.2022 Closing 3 July. Last chance to inform local leaders about community strengths and vulnerabilities. Please find 5 minutes to complete a Community Resilience Scorecard today. Visit www.research.net/r/MARKYT

20.01.2022 The August 26th 2020 OCM was recorded and will be uploaded to the Shires website for public viewing along with the minutes . This will occur within 10 days of the meeting as per the LG (Admin) Regulation 14E. Once available, a link will be posted to the Shires Facebook page. The public can also visit the Shire website, select the Council agenda & minutes tab, scroll down to view all past council meetings and select the appropriate year & month. The July Ordinary Council Meeting was the first recording undertaken by SOVP & was uploaded for viewing in the same manner. The entire meeting, except for confidential items, is recorded for public viewing.

20.01.2022 Have a Go News! https://bit.ly/2YDDzpY

19.01.2022 **Notice of Enrolment to Vote**

19.01.2022 Koalas are one of Australias most recognisable and famous animal inhabitants. But like so much of our native wildlife they depend on trees and undergrowth for their survival. But we all know nature sometimes need a helping hand and thats where we come in. Were responsible for protecting our environment and enforcing national environmental law. Not sure what that means for your proposed development? Check out the EPBC information kit to find out more. https://bit.ly/30VPWxv #koalas #envirolaw #nature

18.01.2022 Yerecoin Market Saturday 21st November 8.30am-1pm It’s that time of the year again and our annual Yerecoin Markets is just around the corner. We are all madly getting ready for this huge event that brings so many visitors into our small town.... If anyone has any spare time between now and Saturday 21st we would love a helping hand. Our town needs to be looking spic & span before the crowds arrive so we would appreciate if anyone has a spare 30 mins or more to help with weeding, racking and tidying up around the hall and along the kerbside of the main street. As the saying goes many hands make light work. If you are free, please just pick a spot you think needs some attention. Thanks for your help Yerecoin Progress Association

18.01.2022 Shire of Victoria Plains. Update from the Shire President, Councillor Pauline Bantock - Carr 20.11.20 #COVID19 #WesternAustralia #Covidsafe

18.01.2022 Wheatbelt Industry Network - WA Hiking Strategy Launch Friday 16th October 2020 !

18.01.2022 **Moore Community Grants** https://www.dandaragancrc.net.au/shane-loversquos-community

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17.01.2022 **REGIONAL LAND BOOSTER PACKAGE ANNOUNCED** In regards to the Shire of Victoria Plains, DevelopmentWA has lowered the selling price of its four residential lots in Bolgart to $25,000. https://www.landcorp.com.au/Resident/Bolgart/Land-for-Sale/

17.01.2022 People With Disabilities WA - final webinar in this series.

17.01.2022 This is Jocks Lagoon a small, freshwater depression behind coastal dunes in eastern Tasmania. It may look like a homely mud hole to you, but to the rare Jointed Twig Rush plant, its home sweet home. If youre planning a development, change in land use or activity that could significantly impact a site like this, check with @awegov as you may have a legal obligation to have your project assessed. It could save our environment, and you a lot of wasted time. Visit https://bit.ly/3jzSGJF #envirolaw #environment #Ramsar

16.01.2022 A video recording of the 22nd July 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting is available here. https://bit.ly/2DjWYnB This was the first meeting recorded for public viewing in the history of Victoria Plains Shire. The recording process is undertaken by our staff, minimising cost. We look forward providing this ongoing service & increasing opportunity for community involvement

16.01.2022 Have a COVID Safe Weekend :)

16.01.2022 Good Sports Supporting Clubs in the Wheatbelt. Learn how the Alcohol and Drug Foundations Good Sports program can support you and your community to grow stronger, healthier clubs. The Good Sports team will be hosting a webinar specifically for sporting clubs in the Wheatbelt. The webinar will include information about the Good Sports program, how it can benefit clubs and first-hand experience from a Good Sports accredited club. The webinar will be held on Monday the 7th of September 2020 at 6pm. Here is a link to more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/good-sports-supporting-club. If you have any questions, please contact Tamara Lynn on [email protected]

16.01.2022 **Administration Traineeship Opportunity** For Details : https://bit.ly/2LqM9o0

15.01.2022 We are excited to share the news that Active Kids Grant applications are open from 1 September 2020. The Active Kids Grants have been established with the aim of providing every child with the active childhood they deserve, by supplying them with the equipment they need to participate in sporting activities. In light of the devastating events Australian Sport has experiences this year, the grants will be focusing on volunteer run grassroots and community clubs and will provide funding for kit and equipment for with young members aged under 20, with priority given to clubs in disadvantaged and/or rural communities. Applications will be accepted from 1 September to 30 September with suggested grant values up to $10,000 to fund projects that will acquire sporting equipment, sporting kits and uniforms.

14.01.2022 **Notice of Roadworks - Mogumber**

13.01.2022 Long Weekend Travel.... Know What To Do When Its Bigger Than You. https://youtu.be/Rgz6g4JMqA0

13.01.2022 BioBlitz Fun ! https://bit.ly/31njAgA

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13.01.2022 COVID-19 Update No#8 https://bit.ly/39UY6K

13.01.2022 ANNUAL BUDGET 20-21 A message from the Shire President. Council has adopted the 20-21 Annual Budget. A plan focusing on infrastructure improvement and maintenance of assets, while continuing to improve the Shires ability to govern effectively. Its pleasing to announce capital investment to the value of $3,973,000, an increase of $2.4 million on last year and a reflection of the lobbying & background work the Shire has put into sourcing funding from outside the Shires rate...Continue reading

12.01.2022 On May 29 this year, Adrian Barnett lost his 21-year-old daughter, Emily, in a tragic car crash on a rural road outside of Rockhampton. The Barnett family is passionate about sharing Emily's story to raise awareness of the devastating impacts that road trauma has on families, friends and communities. To see their story please click here https://bit.ly/3j6WKjb #ChooseRoadSafety #RuralRoadSafety

12.01.2022 **This free training is designed to help clubs with volunteer recruitment, retention, reward, evaluation and sustainability. Places are limited and they fill quickly. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/developing-volunteer-engage.

11.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been imposed for the Shire of Victoria Plains from now until midnight tonight (8 January 2021) All signs of fire call 000 To stay up to date with Alerts and Warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

11.01.2022 Good afternoon The State Government has this morning announced Regional Land Booster, a $116million package to drive new residential and industrial development and boost construction activity across Western Australia. The package applies to more than 1,000 lots at over 100 Development WA residential, industrial, commercial and tourist sites through a combination of repricing and other incentives.... Creating more affordable residential and industrial land will boost residential construction across the State, bringing local economic and employment growth to Western Australias property and construction sectors, and flow-on economic benefits to supporting businesses. The package will help support existing regional businesses seeking to expand their operations or new businesses looking for opportunities to establish in Western Australia. Regional Land Booster will help strengthen population growth in the regions by encouraging local residential construction, supporting local business, and incentivising larger commercial enterprises, such as hotel operators and bulky good businesses, to invest in regional locations. Along with the Regional Land Booster, the WA State Government and Federal Government have recently announced assistance for eligible residential purchasers through grants and concessions. Eastern states based FIFO workers can also take advantage of the grants, encouraging them to relocate to Western Australian regional towns permanently, supporting economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and helping our regions grow. Today, the package commences in the Pilbara, with all other regions rolling out in the coming weeks. Find out more at the Regional Land Booster website. https://developmentwa.com.au/booster

11.01.2022 COVID-19 - Update #7 https://bit.ly/30ov9n5

11.01.2022 We would love for you to put forward your deserving council or shire into the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Making a Difference Award, part of the Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards! The purpose of the Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards is to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities, and businesses are making throughout regional and rural Western Au...stralia. If you would like to recognise your local government by putting them forward for an Award, you can provide us with their contact details here. We will then get in contact with them, and have them complete the questions online Category winners will each receive some great prizes! Plus, we will send out a media release to each of the nominees local papers encouraging them to write a story, and every nominee will receive a certificate of achievement. Please visit the website to find out more about the Awards. https://bit.ly/2Zzdtoo Nominations close midnight, Friday 7 August.

10.01.2022 Please find link https://bit.ly/3ku1X6f to the Local Government Community Resilience Score Card for your Information.

09.01.2022 Good morning Volunteers and Volunteer Involving Organisations, Please find your invitation attached to the International Volunteer Day morning tea at Wheatbelt Volunteer Hub in Northam Wed 2 December. There will be games, prizes, fun and yummies for up to 70 Wheatbelt volunteers who RSVP and they would love to have you and/or a group of your community volunteers come along for some pampering. Please book your FREE ticket today to avoid disappointment. ... https://tinyurl.com/morningteawheatbelt

08.01.2022 **You Spoke and We Listened** Department of Transport Licensing is an auxiliary service the Shire undertakes at the Calingiri Administration Office. The operating hours of this service will increase as of Wednesday 29 July, to 9.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday, with walk-in transactions available. We ask the public to respect social distancing & please wait outside the building if another customer is undertaking transactions in front of you.

08.01.2022 Please note the Calingiri public library will be closed from Monday 11th Friday 15th due to refurbishments. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

08.01.2022 **Invitation - Calingiri Primary School Sundowner** P & C Sundowner Date: 30/07/2020 Time: 05:00pm-08:00pm ... Venue: Calingiri Sports Ground Calingiri P&C will be hosting a Sundowner from 5pm, Thursday July 30th at the Calingiri Football Ground. Dinner will be available for $5 per person. Everyone is welcome to come and meet our new teachers and new families. If you have any queries, please contact Ruth Young on 0427 220 463. See more

08.01.2022 **Christmas Closure 2020** The Shire of Victoria Plains Administration Office and Depot will be Closing on Friday 18 December 2020 and Re-opening on Monday 4 January 2021.

08.01.2022 Please find below links to Recordings (Part 1, 2 and 3) of the Ordinary Council Meeting of 26 August 2020. Part 1 - https://bit.ly/34Ym0nY Part 2 - https://bit.ly/2ERhJbq Part 3 - https://bit.ly/2YYta8c... Unconfirmed Council Meeting Minutes are available on the Shire website. https://bit.ly/34Z8osJ

07.01.2022 **WA State Election - 13 March 2021** DON’T FORGET VOTING IS COMPULSORY Enrol to Vote = online at www.aec.gov.au/enrol or see below. The cut off to do this is 6PM 11 February 2021. ... Your Vote Matters!

07.01.2022 **Notice of Special Electors' Meeting and Annual Electors' Meeting** Special Electors Meeting Agenda -https://bit.ly/37zeNuz Annual Electors Meeting Agenda -https://bit.ly/3qc2uwC

07.01.2022 **Bolgart Christmas Market**

06.01.2022 ** Cat Found in Calingiri**

06.01.2022 **August Newsletter** https://bit.ly/3h8UYxy

05.01.2022 On Wednesday 23 September it is the annual Dogs in Politics Day and we write to invite you to show your support for our favourite furry friends. A tradition stretching back almost 70 years, it is more important than ever to highlight and thank our canine companions for being there no matter what, especially after a tough year for Australians. Pets make the world a better place and those morning cuddles or that afternoon walk have seriously great, and scientifically proven, im...pacts on our lives and thats something that in 2020 we should celebrate. Mars Petcare is a major supporter of pet friendly policies and the difference such policies make to pets and the people who love them. This year Mars Petcare is supporting the day with the Keep Australia Pet Friendly campaign, with more information and advice on how to make your office or community pet friendly found at petpositives.com.au/keep-australia-pet-friendly How can you show support? In the week leading up to 23 September share a story about your dog, and ask colleagues and friends to post their own pet stories Share a photo with your pooch across social media using the #DogsInPoliticsDay and #KeepAusPetFriendly hashtags Dont have a dog? No problem show your support and comment on what you are doing to keep Australia pet friendly with #KeepAusPetFriendly Draw attention to the policy areas that you care about most Make your office pet friendly for the day or share a working from (pet-friendly) home story Pet friendly policies make Australia a better place and the more our local leaders like you take action, the better it is for all of us people and pets alike.

04.01.2022 This is the Story of Australia the story of an extraordinary nation. The Story begins 60,000 years ago. New chapters are written every day. On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others. And we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. We’re all part of the story. https://youtu.be/j0oxaMpsUR0

04.01.2022 **Applications for 2020 sporting grants for children with a disability close Friday 21 August. ** SPORT ACCESS FOUNDATION 2020 GRANTS: APPLY NOW BlueScope Building up grant: 7-17 years, 10 x $250. To help re-engage in sport and also cost with home schooling, technology during these COVID times.... PICA Kick Start grant: 13-17 years, 4 x $500. To help get back into your sport post the isolation lock downs. Including cost with registration, coaching and carers. SAF Pathway to Paralympic grant: 13-17 years. 2 x $1000. To help those on the pathway to the Paralympics with costs to compete at the highest level. No Barriers grant: 7-12 years. 4 x $250. To help get started into your sport. Grants can be used for coaching, fees, transport, carers and equipment. Applications close this Friday 21 August. *We will allow for an extra week for any late applications. Grant funding can be used for the cost of items occurred during the 2020 calendar year that meet the grant criteria, or they can be allocated for projected future expenses that meet the criteria. https://www.sportaccessfoundation.org.au/what-w/2020-grants

03.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been imposed for the Shire of Victoria Plains effective immediately until midnight tonight (6 January 2021) All signs of fire call 000 To stay up to date with Alerts and Warnings visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

03.01.2022 Welcome to the September 2020 - SoVP Newsletter https://bit.ly/35wHLLV

01.01.2022 With the latest easing of restrictions by the WA Government, we look forward to seeing kids cautiously re-take to the fields, courts and stadiums throughout Western Australia. Below is some information that might be useful for clubs as they work towards registering kids for the forthcoming programs/seasons. 2020 Club fees If your seasons and/or membership fee structure have changed, please ensure you log into the KidSport club portal and update your fees so they accurately r...eflect your fee structure. Any unclaimed vouchers can be amended to match new fees as required. Please contact the KidSport team should you require the amounts on these vouchers to be changed to match your new fee structure. Change of Contact We understand that many clubs have had changes over the past few months. If you have a new KidSport contact, please let us know by filling in this form online. https://bit.ly/30g6LmE