Mayoral Column, June 2020. Published on 04 June 2020 The latest update from our Mayor, Councillor Bruce Meyer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Update on three-year-old kindergarten programs Published on 04 June 2020 With the easing of state COVID-19 restrictions, our 3-year-old kindergarten programs will resume in term 3.Staff and community health and safety are a priority and the new format of the 3-year-old program allows program continuity for families while assisting to ensure staff and community health and safety. Tagged as: , Announcements
Additional funding for Delivered Meals Services (Meals on Wheels) Published on 02 June 2020 West Wimmera Shire Council has secured additional funding to extend the Meal on Wheels program due to the COVID -19 Pandemic.To support you West Wimmera Shire Council is reducing the cost of Meals on Wheels to $5:00 per meal. This saving will be backdated to the beginning of May 2020 until further notice. Tagged as: , Announcements
More progress at Lemon Springs dump site Published on 29 May 2020 The EPA has reported that continued drone surveying of the Lemon Springs illegal waste dump in the state’s north west has revealed additional underground locations of interest. Ground penetrating radar was used in the grid pattern search to identify any remaining small suspected locations. Tagged as: , Environment
Rate relief available for those doing it tough Published on 26 May 2020 West Wimmera Shire Council will offer relief on rates and charges to businesses and individuals struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.At its May council meeting this week, Council adopted its new COVID-19 Hardship Policy.The policy is designed to help ratepayers who are having difficulty in meeting their rate and municipal charge payments. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Edenhope Community Centre moves forward with new funding Published on 19 May 2020 THE Edenhope and District Community Centre is now closer to completion after new funding from the state government.Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes announced last week that the Edenhope and District Community Centre will receive $333,000 as part of the state government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A message from the Mayor - May 15, 2020 Published on 15 May 2020 As we enter a new stage of restrictions, it’s important to remember that the message remains the same – do the right thing and look after each other. So far, the community has been abiding by lockdown conditions extremely well, and now is not the time for complacency. Hopefully, lockdown is getting a little bit easier for some, as we can now visit family and friends. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New kerbside recycling contract with Cleanaway Published on 14 May 2020 West Wimmera Shire Council’s waste contractor Wimmera Mallee Waste has signed a new disposal of comingled recycling agreement with Cleanaway Waste Management, ensuring all kerbside recycling will be handled appropriately. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Annual volunteer celebration to go online Published on 13 May 2020 West Wimmera Shire Council is getting ready to celebrate National Volunteer Week a little differently this year.Each year, Council would usually have a morning tea to show its appreciation to all the hardworking volunteers in the shire.However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions, this year’s morning tea is going digital. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free telephone and video counselling available to Edenhope residents Published on 08 May 2020 Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS) continues to deliver mental health and wellbeing services to the Edenhope community despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. Free appointments are available over the phone and via video. Tagged as: , Media Releases