ShireLife Macedon Ranges Shire Council Newsletter
Issue 32
July 2019
What’s on Pages 2–3
Celebrate with us at the Youth Awards Page 4
Register for kindergarten Page 5 Spotlight on Budget 2019/20 Pages 7–9 Free entry to fitness class Back page
What’s on
There’s plenty to see and do in winter in the Macedon Ranges. My Brilliant Divorce Saturday 3 August, 8pm Kyneton Town Hall
Don’t miss this funny, heartfelt theatre work that explores marriage, and how to look on the bright side of life when it falls apart. The play tells the story of Angela, played by Mandi Lodge, who is dumped by her husband for a younger woman, and we follow her story as she tries to rebuild her life and rediscover herself.
Arj Barker – We Need to Talk
Friday 16 August, 8pm Kyneton Town Hall Book your tickets to catch Australia’s adopted son of comedy, Arj Barker as he returns to Kyneton with his brand new show. Expect big laughs, side-splitting jokes and hilarious observations about everyday life in this wickedly funny show.
Swinging on Broadway
Friday 20 September, 11.30am–12.45pm Kyneton Town Hall Performer Melissa Langton brings the hits of Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett and more to life in this toe-tapping show. With playful reinterpretations of Broadway show favourites including All That Jazz, Big Spender and You’ll Never Walk Alone, don’t miss this delightful tribute to Broadway song and dance.
Line Dance (not the country kind)
Tuesday 24 September, 11am to 3.30pm (9–12 years old) Wednesday 25 September, 11am to 2pm (5–8 years old) Thursday 26 September, 11am to 3.30pm (13–18 years old) Visual artist Rita Pires and contemporary dancer Alexandra Harrison encourage participants to use materials such as charcoal and paper and using their bodies, create a messy, dance experience.
Buy tickets
mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets 1300 888 802 (8.30am–5pm, weekdays) Visit a Council service centre in Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend (see page 15 for locations). To view the complete program of events for 2019, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events
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What’s on
Kyneton Museum Indigenous culture on show in Bagungga
Friday 20 September– Sunday 29 March 2020 Kyneton Museum Kyneton Museum is excited to present Bagungga (bugung-ya)–an exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal art and crafts. Bagungga, meaning ‘to gather or collect’ is from language spoken by our local Taungurung clan. Items in this exhibition have been collected during the owners’ frequent visits to Aboriginal communities throughout Australia. This will be the first time this extensive private collection has been on public display. Aboriginal artist, Louise Numina, will be travelling from the Northern Territory to Kyneton during the exhibition to share her knowledge and insights. A series of community engagement and educational events are planned for the duration of the exhibition. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/museum or call
1300 888 802.
Want to know what else is on?
Visit the region’s official tourism website, visitmacedonranges.com, and get the latest on unmissable events and experiences. We’ve got a new, easy-to-use what’s on section, and tips on where to eat and drink, where to stay and even itinerary suggestions to help you make the most out of your adventures here. Take a look around visitmacedonranges.com and explore your own backyard today! visitmacedonranges.com
Business
Event notification process explained Tuesday 30 July, 5.30pm–8.30pm
Council Chambers, Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne This workshop consists of small presentations from Council departments that will assist event organisers with running a successful event.
Bagungga is supported by Indigenous Employment Partners.
Learn how to use SEO in business
Calling local artists!
Council Chambers, Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne We’re looking for expressions of interest from established artists to deliver creative and entertaining experiences for school-aged children during the school holidays in 2020.
Thursday 15 August, 9.30am–12.30pm
Participants in this workshop will discover how to use Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to market their business and get tips on how to increase traffic to their business’s website. For more information or to book, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events
The call-out is part of our initiative KTH Kids, which seeks to provide quality, arts-based activities for children aged four to 14 years in the Macedon Ranges. Submissions close Friday 2 August. For more information and to download an application mrsc.vic.gov.au/get-involved form, visit
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Celebrate youth awards Come along to Kyneton Town Hall on Tuesday 20 August to celebrate the extraordinary and diverse achievements of young people in the shire at the presentation of the 2019 Macedon Ranges Youth Awards. 2018 youth award winner Shaylyn Blyth (pictured) was recognised for her volunteer efforts to increase support for and reduce discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community. “I’ve always been passionate about this area and it’s devastating to see that young people in our shire are still facing discrimination on the basis of their sexuality or gender identity,” said Shaylyn. “I like making change in a positive way and I want to do as much as I possibly can in hopes of improving the mental health and lives of young people in the Macedon Ranges.” Winners for the 2019 youth awards will be announced for each category–Academic, Arts, Business, Community, Live4Life and Sport. For more information on the 2019 youth awards, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/youthawards or call 5422 0226.
Raising the rainbow flag
Representatives from Council’s Youth team, Cobaw Community Health and Macedon Ranges Shire Councillors came together in Woodend, Kyneton and Gisborne on Friday 17 May to raise the rainbow flag in recognition of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT Day was created to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by the lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community. This was the fourth year Council has raised the rainbow flag as part of IDAHOBIT day celebrations.
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Families and youth
Local stars on show
Young people in the shire are encouraged to come to a special showcase to support local musical talent. The Bluestone Sessions, a new youth initiative, will showcase young emerging artists aged 10–25 years from the Macedon Ranges who will get the opportunity to professionally record two original songs in the Kyneton Bluestone Theatre, and a video clip for one of the songs. The launch event for the project will be at the Kyneton Town Hall, Saturday 14 September from 6pm onwards.
Get moving and walk to school
For more information, visit or call 5422 0242.
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Primary school students will be getting active with friends and family during October with VicHealth’s Walk to School initiative.
With the help of a $15,000 VicHealth grant, we are supporting schools and families to promote ongoing active travel. Students are encouraged to walk, ride or scoot to and from school to promote healthy habits, improve fitness, and reduce traffic and pollution. For more information, contact your child’s school or walktoschool.vic.gov.au visit
Register now for kindergarten
It’s not too late to enrol your child at one of Council’s eight kindergartens in the Macedon Ranges for 2020. There are places still available for our three and fouryear old kindergarten programs at Kyneton, Lancefield, Macedon, Riddells Creek, Romsey, Gisborne and Woodend. Online registrations are now available. For more information, contact our Early Years unit on 5422 0239 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
Skill up in youth mental health
Register your interest in attending our popular Youth Mental Health First Aid training course, being held on Tuesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 September from 6pm–9.30pm in Kyneton. The 14-hour program covers topics such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol abuse, drug issues and eating disorders. For more information or to book your place, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ymhfa, contact Loren Polzot on 5422 0275 or lpolzot@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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New sister city agreement signed A new five-year sister city agreement between Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Tokai City in Japan was signed by Mayor, Cr Janet Pearce at a ceremony in Tokai in May. The agreement will run from 2020 to 2024, and promote mutual goodwill between the municipalities through experiences and exchanges centred on culture, education and commerce. One of the final actions of the current sister city agreement was an art exchange. Local artist Larissa Gray (pictured) produced three bronze sculpture pieces as part of the exchange, and these are now on display in Tokai City.
Are you in a book club?
Book clubs are a great way to connect with others and make friends while discussing the stories and themes of your favourite (or not so favourite) books. Goldfields Libraries has more than 320 book club titles in its book club sets. Each set contains 10 books and can be borrowed for up to six weeks for free by registered book clubs. For more information or to register your book club, ncgrl.vic.gov.au visit your local library or go to Looking to join a club? Get in touch via the link above to find out about book clubs in your area.
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Community and Budget
What’s in the 2019/20 Budget? Our budget delivers initiatives across all three of our Council Plan themes of liveability, sustainability and efficiency. Budget snapshot
We are increasing spending on Council facilities and buildings, including a number of proposed major facility upgrades in partnership with the Victorian Government, and our valuable and active community organisations. We will continue to invest in maintaining our extensive range of assets including the road network, footpaths and drainage. Increased funding has also been proposed for additional resources to ensure our trees, parks and roadsides are maintained to a high standard. Funds are being allocated for a number of projects that will improve opportunities for cycling and walking in the shire, as well as new pedestrian crossings in Gisborne and Woodend. We aim to develop several new plans that will focus on a range of key areas including early years, positive ageing, Grade 5/6 Live4Life, agribusiness and integrated water management. We will continue to maintain a focus on environmental and waste management by proposing funds for: • a strategic biodiversity officer • community climate change programs • starting a review of vegetation protection overlays • a waste education officer • the introduction of food organics kerbside collection. We are looking to employ a grants officer to help attract funding and we’re also planning to review our advocacy practices. The budget provides more than $95 million towards delivering services and projects to local communities and proposes a rate increase within the imposed 2.5 per cent rate cap.
Highlights
Funding has been allocated in the budget to the following projects: • Dixon Field, Gisborne pavilion upgrade • Gardiner Reserve, Gisborne netball change rooms upgrade • Tony Clarke Reserve Macedon, netball and umpires room upgrade • Wash Against Waste trailer • Bald Hill Reserve St Mary’s Lane pathway and boardwalk • Gisborne to Bullengarook walking track pedestrian bridge • Woodend and Macedon cricket nets upgrade • Malmsbury Common master plan implementation (stage 2 and 3) • Kyneton livestock exchange and truck park upgrade • Feasibility study for a megafauna interpretation centre in Lancefield • Installation of outdoor fitness equipment along existing walking tracks around the shire • Riddells Creek Recreation Centre renewal works • Disabled parking bay upgrade works. To see the complete list of projects and initiatives, see Council’s Budget Report 2019/20 at mrsc.vic.gov.au/budget
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2019/20 Budget
How are my rates calculated?
Your rates contribute to the various services, facilities and infrastructure provided by Council and how much you pay depends upon the value of your property. Each year, through our annual budget process, we determine the rate revenue for the forthcoming financial year, taking into account the Victorian Government’s 2.5 per cent rate cap. This year we will raise $51 million from rates and charges to continue to deliver quality services and community facilities.
Big ideas help shape budget
Thank you to residents who shared their ‘big ideas’ for projects, ideas and initiatives for the budget when we made the call-out last year. This new approach to the budget process aimed to get feedback from the community on their spending priorities. Many suggestions centred around improvements to walking and cycling networks in the shire, and environmental and sustainability initiatives. Other big ideas relate to activities we are already delivering on, or items which will require further planning and investigation for future budgets.
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Budget
This rate revenue is divided by the total value of all properties in the shire, which establishes what is called a ‘rate in the dollar’. The rate in the dollar is then multiplied by the value of your property to determine your rates. Every property in the shire has been valued based on the amount it would have sold for in the open market as at 1 January 2019. Your property value is shown on your rates notice. Property valuations are now conducted annually and the process is managed by a contract valuer engaged by the Valuer General of Victoria. Ratepayers can still contact us in the first instance with queries on your property valuations and we will refer your query to the contract valuer for a response.
How will the budget be spent? Council’s services are funded by rates, grants and fees. In 2019/20 we will spend more than $95 million on delivering our services and projects to the community.
Maintenance of recreation and sports facilities
Planning and building services
Maintenance of parks, environment and open spaces
Kindergartens and maternal and child health
$9
$12 $6
$12
$8
How each $100 is spent in the shire
$10
$16
Garbage, recycling and garden waste collection
Seniors and support services
$6
Arts, culture, libraries and youth services
$3 $18
Economic development and tourism
Maintenance of roads, drains, buildings and paths
Emergencies, local laws and public health
Capital works program
A further $22 million will be spent on our annual capital works program to build new assets, and renew and improve existing assets.
Budget
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Your Councillors Cr Natasha Gayfer West Ward
Cr Helen Radnedge South Ward
Winter has well and truly arrived bringing with it crisp mornings and the approaching new financial year. Council has recently adopted its 2019/20 Budget, Council Plan (Year 3) and Strategic Resource Plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed their feedback via the ‘big ideas’ initiative and formal submissions process. Your ideas help us to prioritise and provide services that the community needs and wants. In the budget there’s several new initiatives planned for the East Ward including funding of a feasibility study for a megafauna interpretation centre in Lancefield and expansion of the tip shop to Romsey. There’s also various upgrades planned in Riddells Creek at the leisure centre, maternal and child health centre and kindergarten; and at Lancefield Kindergarten—all of which will encourage and enhance their respective communities’ social wellbeing. A list of Budget highlights is provided on page 7. I’m very pleased that Council has committed to roll out a food organics garden organics (FOGO) collection service that will begin January 2020. Food waste makes up about a third of the contents of the average Victorian rubbish bin—that’s a lot of food going to landfill that could otherwise be turned into compost. Under the FOGO service, your household food waste (including fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, bones and dairy) will be able to be disposed of in your green garden bin, along with your garden organics waste. This service will reduce the amount of rubbish we are sending to landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Find out more about how the FOGO service will be rolled out on page 13.
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It has been wonderful lately to see so many collaborations between community groups, authorities, local service organisations and others through working bees on public open spaces. These collaborations are leading to positive outcomes for public land in the shire, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all these volunteers and staff for all their efforts. Melbourne Water have recently undertaken restoration works on the banks of Jacksons Creek just downstream of Mill Bridge, in Gisborne. Removal of introduced species and replacement with appropriate local plantings will enhance the area and its natural processes. Some of the benefits of this work include improved biodiversity, habitat provision, year-round oxygen production, improved health of the waterway and amenity values. The Macedon Ranges contains part of the source of the Maribyrnong River system, so it is critical that our waterways are kept healthy and flowing for us and also all the way to Melbourne. Finally, thank you to those residents who have shared their ideas for Gisborne’s future via the Emerging Ideas Paper recently. This is a large piece of work that looks at how Gisborne will grow and develop over the next 30 years. There will be more opportunities to have your say so please get involved.
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Cr Roger Jukes East Ward It’s great to see the Kyneton Showgrounds transforming as part of the latest upgrade project, where there’s been improvements to the existing pavilion as well as construction of a new accessible toilet and umpire rooms. The grounds will now be able to keep pace with the expected increase in the numbers of junior players participating in sports in the town. We’ve worked with the Kyneton Football Netball Club and Kyneton Cricket Club in the planning and development of these upgrades to ensure they fit their needs both now and in the future. We have also recently improved drainage to the showgrounds number one oval which has also improved the spectator areas. It’s all in great shape for winter finals time. In the next financial year we’re planning to do more works, such as sealing a well-used area that is currently gravel. This is part of the master plan for the showgrounds and will ensure there is accessible car parking by the recently upgraded public toilets. The showgrounds are an asset to Kyneton and well used by many groups, so we’re pleased to be able to continually improve the area in partnership with the Victorian Government, which has provided some of the funding for the building upgrades through its Country Football and Netball Program. While we’re talking of upgrades, works on the $1.9 million upgrade of the Kyneton Saleyards is not far away. As well as roofing the saleyards and installation of flooring to improve animal welfare, the truck washing facility will get a revamp. There’s going to be some alterations to sales days and times while the construction is underway, so check Council’s website for details. Finally thanks to everyone who provided feedback to the Kyneton Movement Network Study. Your input is really appreciated. The study will be coming back to Council in coming months for further discussion.
Meet your Councillors g
Want to bend the ear of your local Councillor? Come along to a community forum on Wednesday 18 September in Lancefield and meet your Councillors. Visit the Lancefield Mechanics Institute at the corner of High Street and The Crescent, Lancefield from 6pm–7pm to ask questions and discuss local issues.
Update on dog and cat consultation Funding in the 2019/20 budget will see Council move a step closer to implementing the recommendations contained in the dog on and off leash and cat curfew review which was endorsed by Council in March.
These recommendations include introducing an order that requires dogs to be under effective control of their owner in public places, dogs to be leashed in all public places except in designated off leash areas, and dogs to be prohibited from some public places for environmental reasons.
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Our environment Make a difference with sustainable farming
Council has been awarded $100,000 under the National Landcare Program Smart Farms, Small Grants program to support sustainable farming in the shire. These funds will help deliver regenerative grazing courses, workshops and farmer discussion groups as well as provide individual property and farm planning advice to rural land owners.
Solar panels paying their way We are continuing to reduce our carbon emissions through the installation of solar panels and environmental efficiencies across our facilities.
The works include LED lighting upgrades to the toilet and change room areas at Gisborne Aquatic Centre, and the installation of solar panels on 14 Council buildings, including the Woodend Operations Depot, Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre and various kindergartens. These works have reduced our emissions by the equivalent of approximately 40 households. The reductions are on top of the significant savings made from the conversion of approximately 2,000 residential street lights to energyefficient LEDs. This project has been funded by the 2018/19 Budget and aligns with the Climate Change Action Plan adopted in June 2017.
Want to find out more about environmental projects, opportunities and events happening within the shire? Subscribe to our Environment eNews at mrsc.vic.gov.au/newsletters
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Tips for controlling rabbits
Do you have a rabbit problem on your property? Rabbits have a considerable impact on the natural environment, and are one of the top 10 pest animals in Australia. Some tips for controlling rabbits include: • assessing the scale and cause of the problem before developing a control program • implementing a combination of suitable treatments such as rabbit proof fencing, baiting (outside populated areas), and fumigation, biological control and warren destruction. No one technique will solve the problem by itself • coordinating treatment with your neighbours where possible • not giving up! Eradicating rabbits takes time and persistence. For more information on controlling rabbits, visit www.pestsmart.org.au
Environment
Go green and reduce your waste Full food organics service set to begin
We are introducing a full food organics garden organics (FOGO) service from January 2020, with all kitchen and food waste including meat and bones able to be disposed of in green garden bins. As part of the new service, garden bins will be picked up weekly and collection of general rubbish bins will move to fortnightly. The service will be implemented throughout the shire progressively over the next five years, allowing all food waste including meat, bones and dairy products to be placed in garden bins and processed into compost. The move to a full service follows a successful trial of a limited FOGO service from November 2018 which enabled residents to place fruit and vegetable waste including scraps, peelings, and whole fruit and vegetables into their garden bin. To find out more about the rollout of the full food organics service, visit 5422 0333.
Love your leftovers
Did you know that each year Victorian households throw away 250,000 tonnes of food? Food waste is not only bad for the environment but it is also costing households around $2,000 a year according to Sustainability Victoria. You can start to reduce your food waste at home by adopting some of these simple habits: • Check what you have at home before you head to the shops • Don’t cook more than you need and if you do end up with leftovers save them • Keep your herbs fresh by storing them in a paper towel lined container in the fridge • Get creative to use up ingredients and scraps: bake your potato peelings to make delicious chips, freeze your vegetable scraps to make stock or reuse the pulp from a squeezed lemon as a stain remover for your clothes.
mrsc.vic.gov.au/FOGO or call
Take your e-waste to a better place
Residents are being urged to dispose of their electronic waste (e-waste) safely and responsibly as a new state ban comes into force. From 1 July, e-waste will not be accepted in any bins or landfills across Victoria. Instead, it must be taken to dedicated drop-off points where it will be recycled safely. E-waste is any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted and covers a whole range of items, from old phones, computers and household appliances to power tools and toys. Council accepts all e-waste free of charge at its transfer stations at Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey. For details on transfer station locations, hours and accepted items, see mrsc.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations or call 5422 0333.
For more information on how to reduce your food sustainability.vic.gov.au waste at home, visit
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Major projects Gilbert Gordon Pavilion
Works to construct a new purpose-built facility at Gilbert Gordon Reserve are now complete. The new building includes female-friendly facilities and unisex umpire rooms, and is designed to achieve maximum energy efficiency. The facility is home to the Woodend Hesket Football Netball Club, Woodend Cricket Club and Woodend Hesket Masters Football Club. The project was funded by Council, and has been designed to meet Australian Football League (AFL) guidelines.
Kyneton Showground Junior Pavilion upgrades
The Kyneton Showgrounds Junior Pavilion now boasts a new accessible toilet and umpire rooms. The improvements were made to support an expected increase in junior and female participation in sport within the township of Kyneton. This project was funded by Council, and the Victorian Government’s Country Football Netball Funding program.
Kyneton Saleyards
Upgrades to the saleyards and truck wash are due to begin shortly, with works set to include a new roof, lighting and a water misting system to cool the animals in warm weather. Improvements also include the installation of a large solar system, water tanks, showers for use by truck drivers and upgrades to the truck wash, walkways, delivery areas, scale house, pens and effluent treatment system.
Malmsbury Cricket Ground
New cricket nets, recladding of the existing pavilion and the replacement of the oval boundary fence to meet current playing standards are a few of the recent upgrades to the Malmsbury Cricket Ground. This project was funded by the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund and Council’s 2018/19 Budget, with a contribution from Malmsbury Cricket Club.
Your rates at work
At any given time throughout the year, we’re completing a number of works improvements across the shire. Ongoing road maintenance and renewal improves the local road network for driver safety and comfort. This is part of our ongoing road maintenance and renewal strategy which includes works identified by the community as a key priority. Works include road reseal programs, stabilisation works and unsealed road re-sheeting programs. Footpath construction and repairs help fill in the missing links in our existing footpath network. Current footpath works are being completed in: • Beauchamp Street, Kyneton
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• McKim and Station roads, Gisborne • Buffalo sports precinct, Woodend • Mount Macedon Road, Buckland and High streets, Woodend • Carrington Street, Macedon • The Crescent, Lancefield. For a full list of ongoing works, mrsc.vic.gov.au/works visit
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Rates and charges must be paid in four instalments by no later than the due date. Instalment reminder notices will be sent prior to each instalment date. If an instalment is not paid by the due date it will be charged with penalty interest. The instalment dates for 2019/20 are: 30 30 28 31
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Post PO Box 151, Kyneton VIC 3444 * Our 1300 number offers residents living in the south of the shire the ability to contact us without incurring an STD call rate. Visit one of our service centres: 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton 96−100 Main Street, Romsey Cnr High and Forest streets, Woodend. Residents who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can contact Council through the National Relay Service: • TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 03 5422 0333
@MacedonRangesSC
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East Ward Cr Henry Bleeck Mobile: 0400 028 507 hbleeck@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Passionate about local issues? Have your say on Council projects and decisions, and participate in our consultation activities. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.
Cr Natasha Gayfer Mobile: 0436 407 401 ngayfer@mrsc.vic.gov.au Cr Bill West Mobile: 0400 025 455 bwest@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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Discover your local history
with a free family entry to the Kyneton Museum. For current exhibitions and opening hours, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/museum Valid until 1 September 2019.
Group fitness class
Present this voucher for a free group fitness class at either Gisborne Fitness Centre or Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre. For class timetables, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/leisure or call 5422 0333. Limit one per person. Valid to end August 2019.
Cr Mandi Mees (Deputy Mayor) Mobile: 0448 814 442 mmees@mrsc.vic.gov.au Cr Helen Radnedge Mobile: 0437 386 922 hradnedge@mrsc.vic.gov.au Cr Andrew Twaits Mobile: 0429 066 000 atwaits@mrsc.vic.gov.au
West Ward Cr Jennifer Anderson Mobile: 0408 273 670 janderson@mrsc.vic.gov.au Cr Roger Jukes Mobile: 0400 647 445 rjukes@mrsc.vic.gov.au Cr Janet Pearce (Mayor) Mobile: 0437 282 096 jpearce@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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