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■ The Local Paper is grateful to a network of volunteer contributors who regularly supply reports of local organisations. (You too can join the team. Simply emaily our organisation’s news, and event details. There is no charge. Send your report to editor@LocalPaper.com.au) Local contributors include: ■ Ann Argent, Central Bowls Division. ■ Stephen Baker, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. ■ Julie Blyth, Y Water Discovery Centre. ■ Laura Caine, Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House. ■ Meagan Callander, Middle Kinglake Primary School. ■ Viv Cavanagh, Yea Bowls Club. ■ Robert Chaffe, East Central District Rifle Association, and Rotary Club of Alexandra. ■ Gayle Cole, Kinglake Friends of the Forest. ■ Stuart Dale, Albert Edward Lodge, Alexandra Masonic Centre. ■ Paul Denham, Buxton CFA. ■ Holly Ditchfield, Eltham Jazz Festival. ■ Andrew Embling, Alexandra Truck Show. ■ Chrissy Eustace, Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. ■ Patrick Evans, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Hannah Graham, Green Wedge. ■ Sam Hicks, Fawcett Hall, Alexandra Indoor Pool. ■ Alison Huth, YAPPERS, and Yea Arts. ■ Bev Johns, Kinglake. ■ Ross Malcolm, sports photographs. ■ Rhyll McCormack, Mountain Cattlemen. ■ Kelly McLeish, Yea CFA. ■ Shannon Mittrow, Alexandra SES. ■ Sara Murray, Alexandra Show. ■ Eden Elizabeth Nicholls, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Yea and Molesworth. ■ Alan Pell, Yea Golf Club. ■ Pam Petersen, Alexandra Christmas Tree Festival. ■ Brian Phillips, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ David Purcell, Healesville Amateur Race Club. ■ Peter Rice, UGFM - Radio Murrindindi. ■ Clinton Robinson, Kinglake Football Netball Club. ■ Sacred Heart Primary School, Yea. ■ Michaela Sargeant, Goulburn Valley Water. ■ Denis Smith, Yea St Pats Race Club. ■ Megan Smithwick, Whittlesea activities. ■ Ian Staff, Whittlesea Table Tennis, agricultural items. ■ Sarah Stevenson, Thornton Eildon District Football Netball Club. ■ Ray Steyger, Alexandra Football Netball Club. ■ Jeffrey Swain, Yea-Kinglake RSL, Alexandra-Mansfield-Yea Legacy. ■ Cat Thomas, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network. ■ Heidi Twining, Victoria Police. ■ Nikki Vanderwerf, Alexandra District Health. ■ Iris Vrzovski, Bollygum Community Market. ■ Ash Walsh, Yea Football Netball Club. ■ Caroline Weeks, Murrindindi Beanie and Fibre Festival. ■ Peter Weeks, Alexandra SES. ■ Glenda Woods, Rotary Clyub of Yea.
BLACK SPUR ACTION Local News Charlie’s new job
■ Former Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset has taken up a district manager position at Parks Victoria. Ms Bisset will be covering the area from Kinglake and Cathedral Ranges to along the Murray River from near Echuca to Wodonga. Cr Bisset moved to Murrindindi Shire 20 years ago. Her initial career was as an outdoor education teacher. She was a Director at Alexandra’s CEACA. - Parks Victoria
Home invasion
● A bus traversed an alternative Black Spur route from Fernshaw to St Ronan’s Well as part of a Black Spur Action Group initiative. Amongst those on the bus was Cr Sandice McAulay, and a representative of Cindy McLeish MLA. ■ The need to separate motor vehicles from The bus tour followed a well-attended pubcyclist on the Maroondah Hwy from lic meeting at Marysville. Those in attendance Fernshaw to St Ronan’s Well was at the meeting included representatives from emphasised at a tour organised by the Black VicRoads and Murrindindi Shire Council. Spur Action Group on Saturday (Feb. 22). Most of the alternative route is within the Organisers including Ray Donkin and Pe- Yarra Ranges Shire. ter Johnson welcomed a full load of passenSaturday’s trip also saw Tim Quilty, MLC gers of a bus tour of an alternative track across (Liberal Democrat), in attendance. the Black Spur. Group member Peter Johnson said that Pressure will continue on Parliamentar- the focus of the group is to lobby the relevant ians and Councils. In attendance was Cr authorities, government departments and poliSandice McAulay of Murrindindi Shire ticians to ensure that the Black Spur is made Council, and Kerri Goding (representing as safe and enjoyable to use. Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish). The groiup says the road to residents, busiA letter from Tania Maxwell MLC was read nesses, and the community to ensure confito the gathering. dence for the ongoing safety and development Last Saturday’s tour, on a bus provided by in the Murrindindi Shire and beyond. McKenzie’s, was accompanied by a Parks The group is comprised of residents who use Victoria vehicle. and love the road. Organisers are keen to see the track opened The meeting heard that ongoing represento cyclists, so that motorists can have a clearer tations will be made to Jaala Pulford, Ministrip from Healesville to Dom Dom Saddle. ter for Roads and Road Safety.
Fundraiser for ‘Cuboree’
■ Police arrested a fourth man in relation to an aggravated home invasion in Greensborough on Sunday, February 16. An 18-year-old Reservoir man has been charged. He wass to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Saturday (Feb. 22). - Victoria Police
Deer Management
■ Talks for Gardens for Wildlife and Deer Management will be held at the Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Grayshaprs Rd, Hurstbridge, from 6.30pm-7.45pm tomorrow (Thurs., Feb. 27). The event is to be hosted by the Nillumbik Environment Action Group. It will be followed by the Hurstbridge Landcare meeting, which will focus on the Diamond Creek River Health Project. - Hurstbridge Community Hub
Bishop installed
■ Anglican parishioners gathered at Wangaratta on Sunday (Feb. 23) for the installation of Clarence Edgar Bester as the 11th Bishop of Wangaratta. - St Luke’s Anglican Parish, Yea
New soccer field
■ St Mary’s Primary School at Whittlesea opened its new soccer field last week. Families played off against each other in a soccer tournament. Congratulations to Strike Force made up of the Tasevski family and friends who took out the cup. - St Mary’s School, Whittlesea
Days For Girls
■ Celebrating 2020 International Women’s Day, an evening - ‘Days For Girls’ will be held at the Toolangi Community House, Healesville-Kinglake Rd, from 6.30pm-7.30pm on Monday, March 2. Ann Galetti will be speaking about the program that is creating a world with dignity, health and opportunity. - Toolangi Castella District Community House
Flag at Broadford
● 1st Alexandra Scouts staged a fundraising barbecue in Grant St, Alexandra, on Saturday (Feb. 22). Pictured are (from left) Kelly Menzies, Kate Jenkins, Lottie Weisse, Amanda Moore and Violet De Groot. The funds will go towards members attending a Cuboree at Gilwell Park, Gembrook, from September 28-October 2.
■ The Canadian flag flew alongside the Australian national and indigenous flags at Broadford Fire Station last week to recognise the efforts of visiting fire personnel who travelled to Australia to assist with the recent fires. - Broadford CFA
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● Ray Donkin and Peter Johnson.
● Kerri Goding and Brad Sanders.
● John Brussen and Ron Cooper.
● Grant Stinear and Stewart Potter.
● Geraldine Pincombe and Alice stinear.
● Tim Quilty MLC and Cr Sandice McAulay.
● Neil Guscott and Graeme Collery.
● Bruce Hopton and Tim McNair.
● Adam Fyffe and Ken Carlton.
● Darren Barnes and Michelle Wilson.
● Don Wilson and Kim O’Connor.
● Di Haines and Chris Haines.
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Assaults on emergency workers
■ Northern Victoria MLC Tania Maxwell (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party) has spoken in State Parliament about assaults on emergency workers. “I have repeatedly called on the Premier and Government to tighten the loophole which allows perpetrators to avoid a prison sentence,” Ms Maxwell said. “If we don’t protect these workers, how can we expect them to continue to show up to assist and protect us? “The sentencing of James Haberfield, where he eluded a prison conviction for his drug-fuelled vicious assault on a paramedic, was met with outrage by the public. “His victim, Monica, has not been able to return to work and spoken about the devastating impact of the assault on her life. “The sentencing of Aroub Arop this week is another example of the courts abrogating their opportunity to deliver justice for the victims. “Over a two-year period, 21-year-old Aroub Arop committed 44 incidents of assault. “His victims include a PSO, police, a bus driver, three paramedics (one of them a
● Tania Maxwell and Derryn Hinch
trainee) and a sickening attack on a girl with a belt. “The incidents are reported to have involved high levels of intoxication. “This offender repeatedly breached orders to stay away from alcohol, yet once again he has avoided a prison term and instead sentenced with a community corrections order and another alcohol ban. “Rehabilitation programs are available in prison and should be a mandated component of sentences for perpetrators of offences while fuelled by drugs or alcohol. “Rehabilitation in prison will achieve accountability and the opportunity to detox and reset an offender’s life to a path that does not involve crime and the carnage of addiction. “The time for kicking the can down the road of responsibility is over,” Ms Maxwell said. Ms Maxwell was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in November 2018. Her office is based at Wangaratta. Ms Maxwell is the co-founder of the Enough Is Enoughcampaign; was a Senior Practitioner Youth Worker in Wangaratta; and secretary in a building firm.
Royal Commission on bushfires
■ David Littleproud, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, has has welcomed the announcement of the Royal Commission into this Summer’s Bushfires. Mr Littleproud said the community was advised this bushfire season would start earlier and finish later, but the scale has been devastating. “Lives, property, wildlife and bushland have been lost in what can only be described as a Black Summer,” Mr Littleproud said. “We look to the independent authority of Commissioner Binskin to work through the broad terms of reference and provide recommendations for the future. “Issues such as hazard reduction, the changing global climate and bushfire season preparedness have been part of the nation’s conversation this season. “We need the thorough investigation of this Royal Commission to provide answers to these questions. “We want to make sure we do the right thing by the brave men and women who fight these bushfires. “The fact that the Royal Commission will finish its report by the end of August shows the Federal Government wants results and recommendations quickly,” Mr Littleproud said.
■ Buxton Primarry School is working with Melbourne firm, Edu Threads, to develop a new school uniform, featuring a new logo. Families will be able to provide feedback before the School Council votes on the designs. - Buxton Bulletin
Marysville Playgroup
■ A playgroup is being held at Marysville Pre-School on Tuesdays, 9.30am11.30am, at the Centre, 15 Falls Rd, Marysville. Cost is $2 per session, with children to bring fruit to share. Coffee and tea is provided. Organisers say that the sessions assist in language development and communication. Children can participate in and enjoy new activities. - Marysville and District Kindergarten Association
Parents required
■ Alexandra District Netball Association wants to recruit a Junior B Netball CoOrdinator. Parents are being sought to help organise and oversee the netball program. The role can be shared between people. Junior B Netball is open for all children in Grades 4-6, and runs during Terms 1 and 2. Contact Lisa Wallace on 0408 875 215. - Alexandra District Netball Assoc.
Races at Alexandra
■ Leap Day of the Leap Year (Sat., Feb. 29) will see Alexandra Race Club hold a six-event meeting with a rock music theme. There will be prizes for the Best Elvis, Best Female Rock Star, Best Male Rock Star, Best Rock Group and Best Rock and Roll Dancers. Gates open at 12 Noon. Entry $15, Concession $8, Children 15 and under free. - Alexandra Race Club
Bushfire recovery
● David Littleproud, Minister for Agriculture, Drought, Emergency Management
Joe Carbone acts as City CEO ■ Whittlesea Council has appointed experienced leader, Joe Carbone, to continue the role of Acting CEO when Kelvin Spiller leaves the City of Whittlesea at the end of this month. Mr Carbone has worked in executive leadership roles across local government, health care and manufacturing/retail, says a Whittlesea Council media release. Mayor Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova said Mr Carbone’s insights on innovative leadership, diverse stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement for customers, will be a huge asset to the City of Whittlesea. “I would like to welcome Mr Carbone to the City of Whittlesea, and I am confident that he will be a great leader for our organisation, and our community,” she said. Mr Carbone was CEO at Manningham City Council between 2012 and 2016. He has held senior executive roles at leading healthcare providers including CEO of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. “For the past 36 years my work has been dominated by eras of industry reform, requir-
Local Briefs Buxton uniforms
● Joe Carbone, Acting CEO at Council
ing a constancy of future thinking while building capability in teams to deal with ambiguity and embrace change,” Mr Carbone said. “I look forward to bringing my experience to the City of Whittlesea where I will focus on empowering the organisation to chase innovation and continuous improvement.” Mr Carbone was the founding executive partner of the confectionary companies Suga and Koko Black Group, both of which have been lauded by the City of Melbourne for their innovation and contribution to the city. The timing of Mr Carbone’s appointment as Acting CEO allows a hand-over period before Mr Spiller departs on Friday (Feb. 28). “This appointment is for up to 12 months, which will allow Council the necessary time to initiate a thorough recruitment process to hire a long-term CEO,” Cr Sterjova said. Mr Carbone officially commences on Monday (March 2). Mr Carbone replaces Mr Spiller who replaced Simon Overland who replaced Michael Wooten who replaced David Turnbull.
■ Concessional loans of up to $500,000 are now available to eligible small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations, who have suffered significant damage to assets or significant loss of income as a direct result of the bushfires. These loans are available in the local council areas of Ararat, Alpine, Ballarat, East Gippsland, Glenelg, Golden Plains, Greater Bendigo, Indigo, Mansfield, Moyne, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, Southern Grampians, Strathbogie, Towong, Wangaratta, Wellington and Wodonga and the Alpine Resorts of Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Mount Stirling and Falls Creek. Costs of these loans will be jointly shared by the Federal and Victorian Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. David Littleproud, Minister for Emergency Management, said the funding will help those affected get back on their feet sooner and the Victorian Government is taking the lead in the delivery of these programs - David Littleproud MHR
Govt. integrity
■ Indi MHR Dr Helen Haines has this month returned to Canberra: “February has seen the return of Parliament for the year and I was proud to speak on the bushfire condolence motion on the first day back: February 3. “The return has also seen a renewed focus on the issue of integrity and trust in government,” Dr Haines said. - Helen Haines, MHR for Indi
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What’s On: local events this week WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 4th Wednesday
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 5th Saturday
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 2nd Monday
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2nd Tuesday
■ 7.45am. Whittlesea Senior Citizens. Depart for Port Phillip Ferries, Portarlington Golf Club for lunch. Return at 4.30pm. Whittlesea Senior Citizens. 0433 160 016. ■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 6pm. Murrindindi Shire Council meeting. At Alexandra. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
■ 10am-1pm. Nanna’s Makers Market. At Uniting Church Hall, 105 Schotters Rd, Mernda. Phone: Liz, 0425 862 978.
■ 11am-2pm. Learn To Sew. $120/$100. Includes materials. Whittlesea Community House. ■ 6.30pm. Whittlesea City Council meeting. At Council Chamber, Council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
■ 7pm. Mitchell Shire Council meeting. Community Questions and Hearings Committee. At Council Chamber, 113 High St, Broadford. ■ 7pm. Nillumbik Shire Council 'Future Nillumbik Committee' meeting. At Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Civic Drive, Greensborough. ■ 7pm. Yarra Ranges Shire Council. At Lilydale Senior Citizens Centre, 7 Hardy St, Lilydale.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4th Thursday ■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 6.30pm. Toolangi Community Planning Meeting. At C.J. Dennis Hall, Toolangi.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 4th Friday ■ 7.45am-3pm. Construction Industry Induction Card. Get your White Card. $140 per person. Whittlesea Community House. ■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 5th Saturday ■ Vintage train to Pako Festival, Geelong, with Queenscliff option. Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. Phone: 0477 707 411. www.srhc.org.au
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 ■ Home Harvest Picnic. Celebration of home grown produce and local food. Edendale 2nd Wednesday Community Environment Park, Eltham. ■ 10am-4pm. Healthy and Active Age- ■ International Women’s Day. At Eltham ing Expo. At Eltham High School. Community and Reception Centre. ■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects MONDAY, MARCH 2 (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting 1st Monday and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea ■ 9.30am. General Meeting. Combined Community House, 5797 3070. Probus Club of Whittlesea. At Whittlesea Bowls ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve. Club. First Mondays. ■ 4pm-8pm. Information Session. Nillumbik Shire Council Draft Economic StratTHURSDAY, MARCH 5 egy. At Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham. 2nd Thursday ■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 ■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070. Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 ■ 7.30pm. Monthly Meeting. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge (Freemasons 2nd Monday Victoria). At Ivalda Masonic Temple, 40 ■ 10am-12 Noon. Glenburn Craft Club. Salisbury Ave, Darebin. Phone: Ash Long, 0450 Craft devotees practise all forms of craft. $2 399 932. per session. At Old School Hall, Melba Hwy, FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Glenburn. Phone: Maureen, 5797 8495. ■ 10am-12 Noon. Bringing Up Great 1st Friday Kids. 6-Week Program. At Orchard Road Community and Early Living Centre, 121 Orchard ■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of Rd, Doreen. Phone: 9404 8865. craft including patchwork, embroideries, cro■ 10.30am-12.3-pm. The Nanna’s chet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Group. Doing things for charity. At Bridge Inn Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079. Hotel, Mernda. Phone: Julie Sutherland, 9714 ■ 6pm. Whittlesea Cruise Night. Church St, 8307. Whittlesea. Phone: Terry, 0412 608 638. 1st Fridays.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 2nd Sunday ■ TBA. Agricultural Chemical User Permit, with 1080 Endorsement. Two-day course for effective pest plant and animal control. Cost: $30 for Landcare members, $75 for non-Landcare members. At Taggerty Community Hub. Phone: Cat Thomas, 0418 655 474. Email: uglandcare@ugln.net ■ TBA. Fundraiser. For Narbeviw Wildlife Shelter, Buxton. Car show, live entertainment, jumping castle, face painting, market stalls, hot donuts and coffee, sausage sizzle. Entry by donation. At Thornton Caravan Park, Goulburn Valley Hwy, Thornton. Phone: Sherrie, 0498 053 760.
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■ Labor Day Public Holiday ■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. Instruction, discussion, meditation, practice. Led by Archie and Cynthia. $7 per session. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070.
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■ 10am-12 Noon. Glenburn Craft Club. Craft devotees practise all forms of craft. $2 per session. At Old School Hall, Melba Hwy, Glenburn. Phone: Maureen, 5797 8495. ■ 10am-12 Noon. Bringing Up Great Kids. 6-Week Program. At Orchard Road Community and Early Living Centre, 121 Orchard Rd, Doreen. Phone: 9404 8865. ■ 10.30am-12.3-pm. The Nanna's Group. Doing things for charity. At Bridge Inn Hotel, Mernda. Phone: Julie Sutherland, 9714 8307. ■ 11am-2pm. Learn To Sew. $120/$100. Includes materials. Whittlesea Community House.
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■ 12 Noon-3.30pm. Unfinished Objects (UFOs). Work on your PHD (Projects Half Done). Bring your colouring, knitting, painting and more. At Yea Pioneer Reserve. Phone: Yea Community House, 5797 3070. ■ 4pm-8pm. Information Session. Nillumbik Shire Council Draft Economic Strategy. At Hurstbridge Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge. ■ 7pm-8pm. 1st Kinglake Cubs (7-11 years). At Kinglake Memorial Reserve.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 2nd Thursday
■ 9.30am-12 Noon. Introduction to Computers. $95/$85. Whittlesea Community House. Phone: 9716 3361. ■ 4pm-8pm. Information Session. Nillumbik Shire Council Draft Economic Strategy. At St Andrews Community Centre, 35 Caledonia St, St Andrews. ■ 6pm. Marysville Community Planning Meeting. At Marysville Community Centre.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 2nd Friday
■ 10am-3pm. Whittleseamers. Variety of craft including patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting. Hall behind Christ Church, Whittlesea. Phone: Jenny, 9716 0079.
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■ 10.30am. Celebrating the Seasons Part 2. Whittlesea Community Garden, Laurel St, Whittlesea. Phone: 9716 3361.
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■ Flowerdale Country Market. At Community Hall, Yea-Whittlesea Rd, Flowerdale New and used items. Phone: Alison, 5780 1223. (3rd Sunday) ■ Agricultural Chemical Uer Permit, with 1080 Endorsement. Tw-day course for effective pest plant and animal control. Cost: $30 for Landcare members, $75 for nonLandcare members. At Taggerty Community Hub. Phone: Cat Thomas, 0418 655 474. Email: uglandcare@ugln.net
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■ 5.30pm-7pm. Guided group meditation sessions. Instruction, discussion, meditation, practice. Led by Archie and Cynthia. $7 per session. At Yea Butter Factory, 13 Rattray St, Yea. Phone: 5797 3070. ■ 6pm. Whittlesea City Council. Special meeting to adopt the 2020-21 budget initiatives (closed confidential initiatives). At Council Chamber, Council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 7pm. Mitchell Shire Council ordinary meeting. At Council Chamber, 113 High St, Broadford. Lodge your free What’s On listing, Use the form below, or go to our website: www.LocalPaper.com.au and complete the online form