Media Releases

Wingecarribee Shire LGA to remain unchanged

Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that the Wingecarribee Local Government Area will continue as a stand-alone Council.

“This is great news for Council and the residents of the Shire,” said Wingecarribee Shire Mayor, Larry Whipper.

Broome community groups benefit from grant

Premier Colin Barnett today announced a $250,000 Lotterywest grant for a new storage shed for use by community organisations in Broome.

Mr Barnett said the grant to the Shire of Broome towards the purchase and construction of the shed would give not-for-profit groups access to affordable and secure storage space.

"This new facility will provide a large, fit-for- purpose storage solution for use by a range of not-for-profit organisations serving the Broome community," he said.

Draft Food Hub feasibility study released for public comment

The Greater Bendigo Food Hub feasibility study has been released for public comment and identifies potential models of operation for a sustainable regional food hub, which would address food relief, education and production.

Three geographic areas – the Greater Bendigo municipality, urban Bendigo and the city fringe – and three business models were considered as part of the study. The former Crystal Ice site in Garsed Street, central Bendigo, was also investigated as a potential location for the Loddon Mallee’s first-ever Food Hub.

Cr James Williams said Model 1, with the possibility of using the Garsed Street site, is considered the best option to start with as it allows for the project to be staged over time.

Goomboorian Memorial Hall gets on the Garage Sale Trail

Goomboorian residents and local groups are encouraged to take part in the Goomboorian Memorial Hall’s first Garage Sale Trail and car boot sale. Garage Sale Trail, the annual, Australia wide innovative event sees households, local organisations, schools, community groups and charities join thousands of Australians across the country in holding simultaneous garage sales as part of the rapidly growing interest in sustainability.

Social Wellbeing Portfolio Councillor Rae Gâté has welcomed Gympie Regional Council's involvement and the opportunity Garage Sale Trail provides local communities such as Goomboorian.