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from The Adviser 1494
by The Adviser
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THE recent bushfires brings home the important job the CFA does in the community and Shepparton with a rising population has a greater need for essential services to be expanded and improved upon. Despite calls for the CFA to be fully funded by the State Government, the new station still has a demand for volunteers to help raise money for additional equipment. To date they have contributed some $85,000 towards the improved facilities of the new station.
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The building works are being done by Shepparton project managing firm, Crow Constructions. Crow Construction has a long time reputation for relying upon local subcontractors and suppliers which augurs well for the Shepparton economy with a $12M estimate for the construction.
All good things come to an end???
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THOSE results are yet to be published after having been presented to the next council meeting on February 18. Co-existing with this poll, the Chamber has also surveyed the traders in the region for their points of view. Similarly, these are yet to be published after presentation to the council.
Chamber president, John Anderson has quietly expressed his confidence that the complimentary parking will be extended. The Chamber is advocating that period should be at least until this time next year.
Taking into account the comments on the council’s Facebook posts, there is a lot of public support for the free parking. It remains to be seen if council take heed.
While there is some concern about the loss of revenue from parking fees, the council issued this statement last November. In the 2018-19 financial year Council raised $1,187,547. The amount recovered in parking fines over the 2018-19 financial year was $1,283,194. Surplus funds from the parking stream fund the gap to provide the School Crossing Supervisor program. Last financial year this gap was $232,000.
TIME IS UP FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY PARKING… Public opinion points in the direction of a longer trial. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Celebrating Victoria’s vibrant multiculturalism in 2020
Round one of the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program is now open and the State Government is encouraging organisations to apply for funding for events held between 1 July 2020 and 31 December 2020.
Small grants up to $2,000 (community stream) and large grants between $7,000 and $70,000 (partnerships stream) are available.
An information session about the program will be held from 12.30pm-2.30pm on Tuesday 11 February at the Shepparton Library, 41-42 Marungi Street, Shepparton.
Attendees will have the opportunity to get informed about the program, answer questions with grants experts from the Multicultural Affairs division of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and access assistance with their application, including grant writing tips and skills. Interested organisations can register for the session online -https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communityinformation-session-multicultural-festivals-and-events-grantstickets-90746000731
It’s important that all Victorians can share their heritage and embrace diversity, with the program having previously supported a range of events, like food festivals, art and cultural performances as well as popular street festivals.
Minister for Multicultural, Affairs Richard Wynne on launching the program said, “I strongly encourage multicultural communities in rural and regional Victoria and all new and emerging communities to apply.
“By generously sharing your culture, you directly contribute to making Victoria a diverse and welcoming place.”
The program is particularly keen to hear from new applicants, those in regional areas and from new and emerging communities.
Applications close on 10 March 2020. For more information or to apply, visit vic.gov.au/multicultural-festivals-and- eventsprogram.
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