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A message from Mayor Bruce Meyer - 3 April, 2020

Published on 03 April 2020

The situation surrounding the attempts to try to control the spread of COVID-19 has changed considerably since I last communicated to you all.
The country has now entered stage 3 of the restrictions and this has forced Council to undertake a number of measures to protect the residents.

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Three-year-old kindergarten program cancelled for 2020

Published on 03 April 2020

West Wimmera Shire Council will cancel its three-year-old kindergarten program for the remainder of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic in Australia.
Director Corporate and Community Services Ashley Roberts said the health and safety of staff and the community was a priority for council.

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Illegal waste dump south of Kaniva update

Published on 01 April 2020

EPA is continuing to manage and monitor the illegal waste dump site in Lemon Springs, south of Kaniva by:

hiring contractors to complete early stabilisation works (e.g. key internal roads)
monitoring security of the premises
further drone surveying, and
proceeding with planning and preparatory procurement works for site remediation.

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What council services are still operating?

Published on 31 March 2020

West Wimmera Shire Council services will be operating as follows in line with its pandemic plan.

Please note, this is a rapidly changing situation. This page will be regularly updated

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Fire danger period to end

Published on 31 March 2020

Fire Danger Period for the whole of the West Wimmera Shire will cease effective April 6, 2020.

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Message from the Mayor

Published on 26 March 2020

With the current crisis of trying to control the spread COVID-19 in communities in Australia, rural communities need everyone help by eliminating non-essential travel in or through the region.

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Mayoral Column | March 2020

Published on 24 March 2020

The world seems to be turning its attention to the Covid-19 virus, which has now been declared a pandemic. Most countries have recorded cases and deaths. The flow-on effects are having a large impact on the economies of the world, and social life in areas like our own.

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New citizens welcomed

Published on 24 March 2020

West Wimmera Shire Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens last week - Lesley Hunting from Edenhope and Chaudhary Wasif from Kaniva.
They both received their citizenship at a ceremony at Edenhope with Mayor Bruce Meyer.

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WWSC takes measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus

Published on 18 March 2020

West Wimmera Shire residents are urged to be prepared, but not to panic, regarding the spread of COVID-19 throughout Australia.
With the number of confirmed cases increasing across Australia, all levels of government are ensuring that residents are kept informed and supported.
West Wimmera Shire Council is taking measures to protect against the spread of COVID-19 in our communities

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Australian Government Mobile Service Centre

Published on 17 March 2020

Visit the Mobile Service Centre to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.

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West Wimmera Shire Council Edenhope office

Phone:(03) 5585 9900

Address: 49 Elizabeth Street, Edenhope

West Wimmera Shire Council Kaniva office

Phone: (03) 5392 7700

Address: 25 Baker Street, Kaniva

Email: council@westwimmera.vic.gov.au

Postal address: PO Box 201 Edenhope, VIC 3318