Public Notice - 23 January 2024
Published on 23 January 2024
Coming Up
Tuesday, 20 February
Council meeting, 6pm
Echuca Civic Centre
Meetings can be viewed via live streaming here.
Project update
Plexi pave court surfacing and line marking works have been finalised at the newly completed netball courts and spectator shelter at the Kyabram Recreation Reserve.
Now Open
For all projects and applications open, click here.
Youth Action Group (YAG)
Young people are invited to join Council’s Youth Action Group (YAG). YAG members will provide a youth perspective on our key plans and strategies, direct youth funding towards desired programs, activities and events, and brief community groups, businesses and Council on issues that significantly impact young people in Campaspe. To be eligible for Youth Action Group membership, you must be a resident of Campaspe Shire aged between 12 and 25 years old. If you are under 18 years, you will require parent/guardian permission.
Free Business Victoria Marketing Workshop
Are you looking to boost your marketing skills to better understand customers, competitors, branding, and your unique selling proposition? The come along to this FREE marketing workshop. Whether you're a small business owner, community group leader, or just interested in upskilling then this workshop is for you. Reserve your spot today by visiting the Now Open page or calling our Economic Development Team on 1300 666 535.
Stage Two - Echuca Moama Torrumbarry Flood Study and Risk Management Plan.
Stage Two is starting with a series of community meetings to gain a better understanding of the types of mitigation measures the community would like investigated. The community can offer any further observations on past events and what could be done to reduce exposure to, and impacts of, future floods such as levees, temporary works, individual property protection and development controls.
You are invited to attend any of these meetings, noting that each time-slot has a particular area of focus:
Tuesday, 30 January at the Murray River Council Offices, Perricoota Road, Moama:
- 9.30 – 11.30am: SES and other responders to the flood event,
- 12.30 – 2.30pm: Moama and NSW side of Murray River,
- 4.00 – 6.00pm: Echuca East and Echuca Village
- 7.30 – 9.30pm: Echuca Central and West (Focus on Campaspe and Murray downstream of Wharf to Victoria Park).
Wednesday, 31 January at the Campaspe Shire Offices (Old Town Hall), corner High and Heygarth Streets, Echuca (diagonally opposite McDonalds).
- 9.30 – 11.00am: downstream of the Campaspe junction through Torrumbarry.
For further information, please visit our website or contact Project Manager John McCartney on 1300 666 535 to discuss your comments directly.
Draft Roadside Weeds and Pests Control Plan 2023 - 2026
We are seeking input into our draft Roadside Weed and Pest Control Plan (2023-2026) to ensure it reflects community priorities for weed and pest animal management. Visit the Now Open page to complete a short online survey. If you require assistance visit any Customer Service Centre or call 1300 666 535.
Employment #campaspecareers
- Early Childhood Educator Co Worker – Casual
- Early Childhood Educator Room Leader – Casual
- Environmental Projects Officer – Conservation
- Environmental Projects Officer – Education
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Maternal & Child Health Nurse – Casual
- Supported Playgroup Facilitator – Casual
- Waste Services Coordinator
For all positions currently open and application details, visit Council’s website or call 1300 666 535.
Immunisation Sessions
by Appointment Only
Register here. If you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu like symptoms, you must cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Thursday, 1 February
- 9 – 9.45am
Echuca Library
- 11.30am – 12noon
Stanhope Community Health
Tuesday, 6 February
- 5.30 – 6.30pm
Rochester Service Centre
Having difficulty making an appointment? Please call Council on 1300 666 535.
Active Stadiums Pilot Program
Campaspe Stadiums will begin a pilot program in February, trialing five months of daytime activities to revitalise the stadiums in Echuca, Kyabram and Tongala.
Activity sessions include:
- Pickleball for Seniors
- Strength Conditioning for Seniors
- Bubs Physical Activity Session
- Dodgeball for people with a disability
- Indoor Soccer for people with a disability
For more information, visit Council’s website.
School Holiday fun
Looking for activities to keep the kids entertained these holidays? Visit Council's website for more information on activities happening at the libraries in Campaspe.
Australia Day Events
Echuca
7.30am - 12noon
Hopwood Gardens, High Street, Echuca
- Breakfast
- Flag raising ceremony
- Welcome to Country
- Guest Speaker - George Santos
- Presentation of awards
- Family Fun Day
Coordinated by Rotary Club of Echuca Moama.
Girgarre
8.30am - 10.30am
Girgarre Memorial Hall, 9 Morgan Crescent
- Flag raising ceremony
- Presentation of awards
- Music and BBQ breakfast
Coordinated by Girgarre Community Group Inc.
Gunbower
7.30am - 9.00am
Felix L'Huillier Park, Gunbower Recreation Reserve, Gunbower Island Road
Coordinated by Gunbower Angling Club.
10.30am
Gunbower Memorial Hall, 11-13 Main Street
- Flag raising ceremony
- Ambassador - Huss Mustafa OAM
- Morning tea
Coordinated by Gunbower Memorial Hall Committee.
Koyuga
5.00pm - 9.00pm
Koyuga Hall, 961 O'Dea Road
- Indoor and outdoor games
- Sausage sizzle
- Annual yabby races
- Flag Raising Ceremony
Coordinated by Koyuga Memorial Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee.
Kyabram
8.00am - 10.00am
John Pilley Reserve, Lake Road (Kyabram Fauna Park)
- Flag raising ceremony
- BBQ breakfast
- Guest speaker
- Presentation of awards
- Entertainment
Coordinated by Rotary Club of Kyabram.
Kyvalley
12.15pm - 1.15pm
Kyvalley Community Park, Corner Scobie and Sinclair Road
- BBQ lunch
- Community ceremony
- Guest speaker
- Entertainment
- Pool open to the public (12noon - 3pm)
Coordinated by Kyvalley Swimming Club Inc.
Lockington
8.30am - 10.00am
Lions Park, Lockington Road
- Breakfast
- Flag raising ceremony
Coordinated by Lockington Lions Club.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Lockington Channel, Singer Road
Coordinated by Action Club of Lockington.
Rochester
7.00am - 8.30am
Lions Park, Corner Echuca Road and Elizabeth Street
- BBQ breakfast
- Flag raising ceremony
- Guest speaker
- Presentation of awards
- Car and Motorbike Club displays
Coordinated by Rochester Lions Club and Rochester Australia Day Committee.
Rushworth
12noon
'Village Green', High Street
- Live entertainment
- Sausage sizzle
- Flag raising ceremony
- Presentation of awards
Coordinated by Rushworth and District Australia Day Committee.
Stanhope
9.30am
Community Hall, McEwen Place
- Flag raising ceremony
- Guest speakers
- Entertainment
- Presentation of awards
- Sausage sizzle
Coordinated by Stanhope Australia Day Committee.
Toolleen
11.30am
Toolleen Recreation Reserve, Cornella Toolleen Road
- Flag raising ceremony
- Guest speaker - Mark Goodwin
- Presentation of awards
- Luncheon
Coordinated by Toolleen Recreation Reserve Committee of Management.
Tongala
11.00am
Tongala Soundshell, Mangan Street
- Flag raising ceremony
- Presentation of awards
- Live music
- BBQ lunch - sausage sizzle
Coordinated by Tongala and District Australia Day Committee.
Wyuna
6.30pm
Wyuna Memorial Hall, 20 Alfred Avenue, Wyuna
- Flag raising ceremony
- Community BBQ
Coordinated by Wyuna Community Memorial Hall Inc.