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Citizenship Ceremony - September 2023

Published on 20 September 2023

In a significant event for the community, five individuals have officially become Australian citizens.

Mayor Tim Meyer presided over the ceremony, presenting the citizenship certificates to the following individuals:

Kathlene Anne Montareal Rice from Lillimur
Angeles Granara from Tarrayoukyan
Manpreet Kaur from Edenhope
Nelwaine Castro Melchor
Princess Ann Ruiz Melchor from Edenhope

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Council seeks collaborators to address housing shortage

Published on 20 September 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council is calling on individuals, investors and business help address housing shortages in the region.

Council has been working in close collaboration with Wimmera Southern Mallee Development for several years to explore ways to attract investment in shire’s the housing sector.

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Works to start at Kaniva customer service centre

Published on 12 September 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council’s Kaniva customer service centre will be closed to the public later this month for renovations.

From 18 September, Council’s Customer Service will be located at the Kaniva Senior Citizens Centre in Progress Street, Kaniva.

The latest renovations are the second stage of a larger project, that will see the entire building upgraded.

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Free green waste period to start

Published on 07 September 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council will again run its annual free green waste disposal period for residents, providing a valuable opportunity to address overgrown vegetation in the region.

From 23 September to 8 October, residents can take advantage of this complimentary service by delivering their green waste to their nearest transfer stations at no cost.

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Glenn Starr set to perform at seniors concert

Published on 05 September 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council is excited to announce that the remarkable Glenn Starr will perform at the shire’s seniors concert in October.

This free event will be on October 19 from 1pm at the Kaniva Shire Hall.

The concert is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, which focuses on providing free or low-cost events and activities, for residents aged over 60.

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Kaniva noise disturbance due to event

Published on 31 August 2023

Notification of noise disturbance due to amplified music
On Friday 8th September 2023, Kaniva residents in and around Commercial Street Kaniva, may experience some noise disturbance due to an event being held at the Kaniva Shire Hall.

The event is to be held between 6:00pm and 9:30pm and apologies are made in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Recycling concerns

Published on 29 August 2023

A recent collection of glass recycling bins in West Wimmera Shire Council has revealed an alarming trend of incorrect waste disposal practices in the region.

Items such as timber cut-offs, lids, cement bags, bagged rubbish, and metal were found in glass recycling bins collected from the Kaniva and Apsley areas earlier this month.

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New way to view and pay rates notices

Published on 29 August 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council is introducing new convenient and efficient methods for residents to receive and pay their rates.

Residents will be able to receive rates notices via email with eNotices, and payments are now more flexible too with FlexiPay.

With eNotices, residents can opt to receive future rate notices directly to their email inbox, rather than via post.

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Council scores highly in community survey

Published on 17 August 2023

West Wimmera Shire Council has ranked well above the state average in this year’s Community Satisfaction Survey.

The annual survey was done by JWS Research on behalf of Local Government Victoria.

Residents were asked a series of questions about West Wimmera Shire Council, relating to seven core measures

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Heating and cooling system for Kaniva Shire Hall

Published on 09 August 2023

The historic Kaniva Shire Hall can now offer increased comfort and functionality with the installation of a new heating and cooling system.

This marks a significant milestone for the building, as the hall previously lacked any heating or cooling provisions, limiting its usability during extreme weather conditions.

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Citizenship Ceremony - September 2023

Council seeks collaborators to address housing shortage

Works to start at Kaniva customer service centre

Free green waste period to start

Glenn Starr set to perform at seniors concert

Kaniva noise disturbance due to event

Recycling concerns

New way to view and pay rates notices

Council scores highly in community survey

Heating and cooling system for Kaniva Shire Hall

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