Public notice - 24 September 2019

Council impounded a ram lamb found in Redesdale on Wednesday 18 September. We intend to rehome the lamb if it is not claimed and expenses paid by Tuesday 1 October. For more information call our Local Laws team on 5471 1700.

Council elections will be held next year and the Victorian Local Government Association is holding free pre-candidate information workshops.

Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter networking session – join Women’s Charter champions, female councillors and prospective candidates in the Loddon Campaspe region. Held from 3.00pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday 25 September at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. Hosted by Council. RSVP to Deborah Wu on (03) 9349 7999 or deborah@vlga.org.au.

Local Government 101 – Outlines the role of councillors, how to become a candidate and the election process. Held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 25 September at the Civic Centre. Light supper provided. Book at bit.ly/loddon-campaspe-LG101.

Learn how to launch your business online at our next small business workshop. Find out about technology options, how to manage risk and make the most of social media, along with tools and templates for success. The Taking Your Business Online workshop will be held from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Monday 7 October at the Civic Centre. Cost is $20. Book via www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/BusinessResources. The workshop is coordinated in partnership with Small Business Victoria.

Would you like to tap into tourism opportunities in the shire? Local business operators are invited to a tourism information session and networking event. The session will provide a snapshot of tourism in our shire, an overview of our new look tourism website and how you can get promoted, as well as how to tap into marketing opportunities through our Tourism Memberships program. We’ll also discuss ideas on how we can collaborate and work together to promote our shire as a destination. The session will be held at 6.00pm on Tuesday 1 October at Boomtown Wines, The Mill, Castlemaine. Book your place by 26 September at bit.ly/MtAlexBoxOffice.

Congratulations to more than 150 local businesses nominated in the Mount Alexander Business Awards. The next step is to enter the awards by Monday 7 October. Complete your entry and see the list of nominees at www.mountalexanderbusinessawards.com.au. Finalists and winners will be honoured at a gala event in December. For more information contact Marg Barry, Business Awards Officer, on 5471 1851 or businessawards@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

There are many events and activities planned throughout October as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. Activities include a dance, morning tea, free community lunch, movie day and choir, craft and word game sessions.

Highlights include:

Festival launch – 10.30am on Saturday 5 October on the steps of the Market Building on Mostyn Street, Castlemaine.
Seniors Expo – Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October at the Market Building.
James Blundell concert – 2.00pm on Friday October 11 at Castlemaine Town Hall. Entry by gold coin donation to SES.

Brochures are available from key community hubs.

Community leaders have until Monday 30 September to apply for the LEAD Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program. The program offers leadership, personal and professional development. Scholarships are available. Find out more at www.leadlm.org.au or contact Jude Hannah on 0499 171 663.

Senior Statutory Planner – full time, ongoing
Position closes at 4.00pm on Friday 27 September.

Principal Governance Officer – full time, ongoing
Position closes at 9.00am on Monday 7 October.

For more information or to apply visit our website.

• 6.30pm, Tuesday 15 October
• 6.30pm, Tuesday 19 November
• 6.30pm, Tuesday 17 December.

Meetings are held at the Civic Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meetings are broadcast live to YouTube. Search Mount Alexander Shire Council.

The Council Column is published in The Midland Express each Tuesday.

Public notice - 24 September 2019.


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