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Shire Life
Issue 25 November 2017
Macedon Ranges Shire Council newsletter—Accessible version
Table of contentsWhat’s on........................................................................4
Thinking about advertising a community event?............6
Shire Life goes digital.....................................................6
Are you a young leader?................................................8
Connect and have fun at YEP!.....................................10
An age-friendly shire.....................................................11
Is your child kindergarten ready?.................................12
Beat the heat at our outdoor pools...............................13
Watch around water.....................................................14
Swimming pool and spa safety.....................................16
Shire-wide indoor sports feasibility study underway.....17
Summer fire safety.......................................................18
Insure it. It's worth it......................................................21
Maintaining our roadsides who does what?.................23
Keeping pets in the Macedon Ranges..........................24
Domestic Animal Management Plan adopted..............28
Spotlight on the Antechinus..........................................29
Pathways to Racing program.......................................30
Hanging Rock update...................................................30
Events at the Rock.......................................................31
Your Rates at Work......................................................34
Go green and receive your rates notice by email.........37
Garbage, recycling and green bin collection................38
Operating hours over Christmas and New Year...........38
Did you know?..............................................................39
Rates instalments.........................................................39
Find us on social media................................................40
Contact Council............................................................41
Vouchers......................................................................43
Contact your Councillors..............................................44
What’s on
Arts and Culture program launch
Friday 16 March, 5.30pm
Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street
Be the first to find out about the music, comedy, dance,
art and workshops headed our way in 2018 at the Arts
and Culture program launch.
Pick up discounted tickets to shows and enjoy nibbles
and refreshments on the night.
For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/events or call
1300 888 802
Soil health workshop
Tuesday 5 December, 10.30am–1pm
At an olive farm in Langley (details to be provided on
registration)
Learn from the experts how to evaluate the condition of
your soil and apply appropriate management practices to
improve soil health.
Organised by the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network,
in conjunction with the Victorian Government and the
North Central Catchment Management Authority.
To register, visit mrsc.vic.go v .au/envi r onment-events
or call 5421 9660.
Build your own nest box
Saturday 9 December, 2pm–3.30pm
Newham Mechanics Institute, 1292 Rochford Road
Help local wildlife and learn how to build your own nest
box to take home.
Bookings essential.
To register, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/environment-events or
call 5421 9660.
Check out more local events
If you’ve got friends or family coming to visit, make sure
you check out the What’s On section of
visitmacedonranges.com—it’s packed with things to see
and do—and while you’re at it, like us on Facebook.
facebook.com/MacedonRangesNaturallyCool
visitmacedonranges.com
Thinking about advertising a
community event?
If you’re planning a community event, don’t forget to
have a look at our policy on temporary event signs for
details on where signage can be placed in the shire and
the application process.
Temporary event signs on roadsides must comply with
VicRoads guidelines and be placed at designated
locations throughout the Macedon Ranges.
There are 37 VicRoads-approved sites for temporary
community event signs across the shire, and each site
has two steel posts to fix the temporary signs to.
To view the guidelines and find out more, see
mrsc.vic.gov.au/signs or call 5422 0333.
Shire Life goes digital
Sign up to receive Shire Life via email for your chance to win!
In 2018, we will deliver some of our Shire Life editions
electronically, straight to your email inbox. To help us
make this change, we need residents to sign up with
their email address.
This change means we can deliver news to you faster,
making it more up- to-date. By printing less editions, we
can also reduce our carbon footprint.
Sign up before 31 January for your chance to win a
family pass to a performance at the Kyneton Town Hall
during the 2018/19 season or a 10 pass adult swim or
gym card to be used at one of our aquatic and fitness
facilities.
Sign up at mrsc.vic.gov.au/newsletters
New look, mobile-friendly website
We’ve refreshed our website, building a new-look,
mobile-friendly site that gives a complete website
experience to all users, regardless of your device.
We’ve restructured and re-written our content to make it
easier to find, read and understand, and added new
functions to the site to allow more online discussion.
You can still find all your favourite features, from details
on employment opportunities, to our pools and gyms and
things to see and do in your neighbourhood.
Take a look at mrsc.vic.gov.au
Are you a young leader?
We’re looking for young people to help support the
planning and delivery of our youth programs and
initiatives in 2018.
Become a youth ambassador
Applications are now open for our senior youth
leadership program—the Macedon Ranges Youth
Ambassador Program—that supports and mentors young
people aged 16–21.
During the year, ambassadors will:
help raise awareness of youth issues
respond to emerging youth issues
plan, coordinate and host the celebrated Youth
Awards
participate in a three-day youth leadership training
program.
Applications close on Thursday 30 November. Places
are strictly limited.
To apply, call 5422 0226 or email
Thinking about a career in music or events?
Music in the Sticks (MITS) are looking for new members
who are interested in all aspects of the music industry
and would like to help with a range of local youth events.
Members must be over 15 years of age.
If you are keen to learn about the music industry and
gain experience in event management, get in touch with
us today.
Contact: [email protected] or call 5422 0242.
Join our Live4Life Crew
Live4Life, our much-celebrated mental health promotion
program, is looking for motivated Year 9 students in 2018
who would like to make a difference in their school and
community in support of youth mental health.
Crew application forms can be found at
live4life.org.au/crew
Connect and have fun at YEP!
YEP!, which stands for Council’s Youth Engage
Program, encourages and supports people aged 12-18
years to make new connections and get involved with a
range of local youth programs, events, activities,
mentoring and workplace training opportunities at weekly
youth spaces across the shire (during school terms).
Drop by next year and check it out!
Youth spaces operate:
Tuesdays
Kyneton Youth Space, 4pm–6pm in the Youth
Development Unit (portable building), Hutton Street,
Kyneton.
Thursdays
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Youth Space, 4pm–
6pm at Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest
Street, Woodend.
Fridays
Kyneton LGBTIQ+ and allies, 4pm–6pm in the Youth
Development Unit (portable building), Hutton Street,
Kyneton
Stay tuned for an announcement in early 2018 about a
new youth space in the shire!
An age-friendly shire
Council has been working towards creating an age-
friendly shire for a number of years and in 2015 became
a member of the World Health Organisation's (WHO)
Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.
Council recently pledged to continue this important work,
focusing on creating a community where older people
are valued and supported.
To find out more about local programs and events for
residents aged 55 and over, visit
facebook.com/Over55sConnect and like the page to get
involved.
Is your child kindergarten ready?
Starting kindergarten is an important and exciting step for
your child and your family.
At kindergarten, children learn though play to develop
positive relationships and self-confidence. They will
develop skills that will not only prepare them for school,
but for life.
There are a range of things you can do to help prepare
your child for kindergarten.
• Be positive and talk to your child about what they will do
at kindergarten.
• Encourage your child to develop independence skills
like getting dressed, feeding themselves or opening a
lunch box.
• Visit the kindergarten for the orientation day.
• Label all belongings that your child will take to kinder.
• Encourage a regular routine around sleep. Kindergarten
children need 10 to 12 hours sleep each night.
• Visit a Maternal and Child Health nurse for their three
and a half year old check.
For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
or call 5422 0333.
Beat the heat at our outdoor pools
The outdoor swimming pools in Lancefield and Woodend
will open for the 2017/18 summer season from Saturday
2 December until Monday 12 March.
Pool opening hours are determined according to Bureau
of Meteorology temperature forecasts for Kyneton, with
both facilities open as follows:
Monday–Friday (during school terms)
Under 26 degrees: CLOSED
26 degrees and above: 3.30pm–6pm (possible extension
of hours past 6pm dependent upon patronage and
weather conditions).
Monday–Friday (during school holidays) and weekends
Under 26 degrees: CLOSED
26 degrees and above: 12.30pm–6pm (possible
extension of hours past 6pm dependent upon patronage
and weather conditions).
Note: Council’s outdoor pools and aquatic centres will be
closed on Christmas Day.
For more information about opening hours and fees, and
to view our temperature policy, visit
mrsc.vic.gov.au/outdoor-pools
Watch around water
Council provides a safe, fun and family friendly
environment at each aquatic centre and outdoor pool in
the shire.
To ensure everyone enjoys their visit to their local pool
during summer, Council is registered with the Watch
Around Water program.
The initiative encourages parental supervision of children
in and around the water and requires that:
• children under 5 years of age are supervised by an
adult who is within arm’s reach of them at all times
• children 5–10 years of age are supervised by an adult
at all times while in a body of water
• children under the age of 10 years must be
accompanied by a person over 16 years of age,
otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the facility.
The Watch Around Water program, managed by
Lifesaving Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria
aims to reduce the number of fatal and non-fatal
drownings and associated injuries in Victoria, within the
0–14 year age group.
To find out more, visit lsv.com.au
Swimming pool and spa safety
Now’s the time to ensure backyard swimming pools and
spas are inspected, maintained and comply with
regulations.
This means:
• ensuring the gate shuts and locks correctly
• adjusting and lubricating the gate
• inspecting the barrier for corrosion
• removing any objects around the safety barrier (e.g. pot
plants, chairs, pool pumps)
• cutting back any overhanging trees and bushes.
Owners of rental properties with swimming pools and
spas are also responsible to ensure the barrier is
maintained.
All in-ground and above-ground swimming pools and
spas, containing a depth of water greater than 300mm—
including children’s inflatable swimming pools—require a
building permit and a safety barrier or pool fence.
For more information on pool safety, swimming pools,
spas, safety barriers and their ongoing maintenance
requirements, contact Council’s Building unit on 5421
9681.
Shire-wide indoor sports feasibility
study underway
Work on a feasibility study that will determine the current
and future needs of indoor sports courts in the Macedon
Ranges is underway.
Over the past three months Council has been working
closely with local user groups to gain an understanding
of facility uses and patterns, and to develop a shared
vision for the future use and development of indoor
sports courts across the shire.
The Macedon Ranges Shire has a diverse range of
leisure and aquatic facilities including eight indoor sports
courts, two fitness centres, two indoor pools and two
outdoor pools.
A 2009 indoor sports feasibility study identified the need
for more sports courts in Gisborne. In 2015 Council
entered into a joint usage agreement with Gisborne
Secondary College to construct two indoor sports courts.
These courts, and other indoor stadiums across the shire
are now operating at near capacity.
The feasibility study will consider and analyse types and
levels of current use, future growth and demand, concept
planning, costs, locations, business models and design
approaches.
It is anticipated that the draft study will be released for
public comment in early next year.
For more information and latest project updates, visit
mrsc.vic.gov.au/sports-hub or call 5421 1471.
Summer fire safety
If an emergency such as a bushfire occurs and you need
to leave your home, Council will open an emergency
relief centre. This centre is located well away from the
affected area and the location will be broadcast on radio,
social media and relevant websites.
Services available at relief centres include:
• food and water
• personal support
• temporary accommodation
• emergency updates and information
• a place to bring your pets (make sure you bring a leash
or cage, food, water bowls and anything else they may
need).
If you are unable to leave your property or choose to
stay, you will need to have at least three days' supply of
food, water, fuel and other necessities.
Following the immediate emergency, as soon as possible
after the event and where necessary, Council will open a
recovery centre. This centre will be located as close as
possible to the affected area.
Services available at a recovery centre include personal
support and information about emergency grants,
property clean-up, health and wellbeing, housing and
insurance.
Immediately following an event, Council works with other
agencies to assess the impact of the event. You may
receive a visit from staff or volunteers who will be
checking to see how you are managing after the incident
and assessing damage to your property, animals, trees
and fencing.
Experience shows that those people who have prepared
their property and have a bushfire survival plan recover
more quickly from an emergency.
Staying informed
Hear
• Listen to the radio
• Ring the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
See and do
• Actively patrol your property
• Download the VicEmergencyApp on your smart
phone or tablet
• Visit VicEmergency, a single all-emergencies
website, emergency.vic.gov.au
• Visit cfa.vic.gov.au for information on how to
bushfire survival plan
Insure it. It's worth it
Macedon Ranges' resident Scott Pape, also known as
The Barefoot Investor, understands the importance of
insurance.
He lost his family home and belongings in the 2014 bush
fires, and is encouraging others to make sure their home
and contents are properly insured against damage
caused by fire, storm, flood and other types of
emergencies.
To find out more about protecting your possessions, visit
insureit.vic.gov.au
How to beat the heat
Heat kills more Australians that any other natural
disaster. Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk
and how you can
prepare yourself and others.
When the heat hits:
• Drink water: even if you don’t feel thirsty, drink
water. Take a bottle of water with you always.
• Hot cars kill: never leave kids, adults or pets in hot
cars. The temperature inside a parked car can
double within minutes.
• Keep cool: seek out air-conditioned buildings, draw
your blinds, use a fan, take cool showers and dress
in light and loose clothing made from natural fabrics.
• Plan ahead: schedule activities in the coolest part of
the day and avoid exercising in the heat. If you must
go out, wear a hat and sunscreen and take a bottle
of water with you.
• Help others: look after those most at risk in the heat
– your neighbour living alone, the elderly, the young,
people with a medical condition and don’t forget your
pets.
Chill out on days of extreme heat at our air-conditioned
libraries in Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend.
During normal operating hours these libraries will have
free water, toys out for the kids, free WiFi and internet
access and of course books, magazines and
newspapers to read.
Maintaining our roadsides who does
what?
On Council roadsides in rural areas, Council...
Slashes roadsides for fire prevention prioritising, and
Treats noxious weeds prioritising sites taking into
account their conservation value, fire risk and achieving
efficiencies with the resources available.
On Council roadsides in rural areas, can I... remove
trees, shrubs or grasses or collect firewood?
Not without a planning or local laws permit.
On naturestrips in urban areas, can I...mow my
naturestrip?
It is your responsibility to mow your naturestrip, however
if you live in a rural area, you may need a planning
permit.
Remove native vegetation?
Not without a planning permit.
Remove a street tree?
Contact Council, who will assess whether the tree needs
to be removed.
Landscape, or plant trees or other vegetation?
Any alterations to your naturestrip currently require an
asset protection permit. However, Council is preparing a
naturestrip policy that will provide further guidance on
these activities.
Keeping pets in the Macedon
Ranges
Be a responsible pet owner
All dogs and cats over three months of age that live in
the Macedon Ranges Shire must be registered with
Council by 9 April each year. Pets are also required to be
microchipped.
Registering your pet and ensuring it's microchipping
details are up-to-date helps us to reunite you with your
pet quickly if it becomes lost.
Pet registrations not only help to reunite lost pets with
their owners, but also allows us to promote responsible
pet ownership; fund pound and shelter services; audit
domestic animal businesses (pet shops, breeding
facilities, boarding kennels and catteries); investigate
nuisance complaints such as barking and wandering
animals; and prosecute dog attacks.
Your pet should wear a collar with a Council-issued
registration tag. Adding an engraved ID tag with your
contact details is also a great idea.
For more information, contact our Local Laws unit on
5422 0333.
What to do if you find a lost dog or cat?
If you find a lost cat or dog, and it is safe to do so, check
for identification like a registration tag, name and contact
number on the collar.
Contact Council on 5422 0333 to report the animal as
found. Be ready to provide a good description of the
animal and any identifying information. Contained dogs
and cats can be collected by a ranger during business
hours.
Council officers work hard to reunite lost animals with
their owners and return them home quickly. Council will
hold dogs for up to 24 hours before transferring them to
The Lost Dogs Home. Found cats are held in Council's
pound facility at Woodend Veterinary Centre for eight
days, and then assessed and re-homed from there.
Where an animal's owner cannot be located, or where
there is a history of escaping, the animal may be
transferred directly to Council's pound service providers.
Rangers will work with owners to secure registration and
help prevent future wandering issues.
If the owner does not come forward to reclaim their pet
within eight days, the animal will be assessed for re
homing through a shelter provider or a rescue group.
To find out more, call 5422 0333.
Top tips for keeping your pets safe
Place your pet’s registration tag plus an ID tag on your
pet’s collar, including your contact number. This will
speed up the process of getting your pet home safely if it
becomes lost.
Make sure to update your contact details with Council
and the microchip company if you move or change
phone numbers.
If securely confined, your pet will be safe from traffic,
injuries or fights with other animals. It will also be
prevented from wandering and becoming lost.
To keep your dog safe, your yard must have a closed
gate, and an escape-proof fence that your dog cannot
get over, under or through.
Desexed pets are less likely to escape or roam. Plus,
other animals are less likely to trespass onto your
property.
Regular vaccinations, worming and flea/tick control will
keep your pet healthy.
Electronic collars are not recommended and are often
unreliable for containment.
Domestic Animal Management Plan
adopted
Council recently adopted a new Domestic Animal
Management Plan, which provides the framework for the
planning, development and evaluation of animal
management services and programs in the shire.
We would like to thank the community for their input, and
look forward to working in partnership with the
community to promote and encourage responsible pet
ownership in the Macedon Ranges.
To view the plan, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/pets
Spotlight on the Antechinus
Often mistaken for a mouse, the Agile Antechinus is a
small carnivorous marsupial found in forests and
woodland in the Macedon Ranges. It can be
distinguished from a mouse by it’s long snout and furry
tail.
A relative of the Tasmanian Devil and Spotted-tail Quoll,
the Antechinus make their home in tree hollows, and
come to the ground to feed on invertebrates amongst the
leaf litter and logs.
Following a short but intense breeding season, the males
of the species die, with the females giving birth to six to
eight young at a time.
The Agile Antechinus is an important native species, with
research suggesting that it is a biological indicator for
ecosystem health.
Pathways to Racing program
Council, Kyneton Community Learning Centre (KCLC)
and Racing Victoria are hosting the second Pathways to
Racing program in the Macedon Ranges from Monday 4
to Friday 8 December.
Participants will learn about the various skills required to
work in the quine industry, including stable hand, farrier,
dentistry, track-riding, training and vet nursing.
Council are currently working in partnership with KCLC
and Melbourne Polytechnic to develop a similar program
focused on employment opportunities in the agricultural
industry.
For more information, contact Kyneton Community &
Learning Centre on 5422 3433 or
kynetonclc.org.au/equinestudies
Hanging Rock update
A master plan for the Hanging Rock precinct is being
finalised following extensive community consultation in
August and September.
Council is working with the Victorian Government on the
master plan to ensure a thriving and resilient Hanging
Rock precinct into the future.
It is anticipated Council will consider the final master plan
for adoption in the coming months.
For more information, see mrsc.vic.gov.au/Hanging-Rock
Events at the Rock
Petangue at the Rock Triples
Sunday 26 November
Witness the fun and skilful game of Petanque at its best
in this Super Sunday Triples Tournament.
petanqueattherock.com.au
0408 118 318
Horse racing at the Rock
New Year's Day races: Monday 1January Australia Day
races:
Friday 26 January
Gates open 11am. countryracing.com.aulhanging-rock
1300 139 402
Classic Car Display
Sunday 11 February
Come along to Macedon Ranges & District Motor Club's
annual picnic day car display.
picnicathangingrock.com.au
0419 393 023
'Picnic at Hanging Rock' Film night
Saturday 17 February
Celebrate Valentine's Day under the stars at Hanging
Rock. Bring along a rug and a picnic and enjoy Peter
Weir's famous film, Picnic at Hanging Rock.
mrsc.vic.gov.au
5421 1468
Too Many Mirandas
Saturday 24 February
Unleash your inner 'Miranda' at a community dance
event to celebrate
50 years of storytelling about vanishing schoolgirls at
Hanging Rock.
Learn the Miranda dance moves, come dressed in your
Miranda outfit and share the fascination with this mythical
character. This event is open to everyone. Registrations
essential. To register, visit
mrsc.vic.gov.au/toomanymirandas or call 1300 888 802
Camp Out at the Rock
Saturday 7 April
Experience an exciting overnight camp out at the base of
the Rock. Bookings essential.
For more information and bookings, call 5421 1468
Run the Rock
Saturday 14 April
Choose from 2km kids run, Skm run/ walk, 12km run and
20km run. Proceeds go to your favourite charity through
efundraising partner, Everyday Hero.
solemotive.com.au
9285 0600
Night Walks
Experience the mystery of Hanging
Rock at night,with a guided tour of the Reserve.
Tour dates:
24 November
8 December
12 January
16 February
16 March
Bookings essential.
To book, call 5421 1468
Your Rates at Work
Footpath improvements
Ongoing improvements to our footpath network are
happening across the shire.
The following works are underway or due to commence
soon:
• Footpath upgrades on Main Road, Riddels Creek
• Construction of new footpaths in the following Woodend
locations: Anslow Street, Bowen Street, Corinella Road,
Forest Street and Pyke Street
• Construction of a new section of footpath in Grant
Avenue and Worcester Road, Gisborne
• Construction of new pedestrian crossings in the
fdlowing locations in Woodend: Urquhart Street and
Forest Street (west of High Street).
Upgrading our roads and drains
The following road and drainage works are underway or
due to commence soon:
• Road reconstruction in Victoria Street, Kyneton from
Beauchamp Street to Elizabeth Avenue
• Asphalt resurfacing works at Kilmore Road, Gisborne
• New road pavement and improvements to drainage at
Hamilton Road, New Gisborne, between Barringo Road
and Kemp Road
• Improvements to drainage at Lions Park in Riddells
Creek
• Road reconstruction along Portingales Lane, Romsey,
between Romsey Road and Johnston Court.
Black Spot Programme
Council successfully applied for Black Spot Programme
funding to improve Ashbourne Road, Woodend.
Works are currently underway, and include the
installation of a safety barrier, refreshed line markings
and skid resistance surfacing.
Works are funded by the Australian Government's Black
Spot Programme and are due to be completed by
December 2017.
Go green and receive your rates
notice by email
You can now register to receive your rates notice by
email.
All you need to do is enter your details as they appear on
your previous rates notice.
Your rates notice will be delivered straight to your inbox.
You will no longer receive a paper notice once you
register.
Help us to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the
environment by saving on paper, printing, envelopes and
postage.
Once you register, you'll be able to store your rates
notices in our secure online portal.
To register, visit http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/eNotices
Garbage, recycling and green bin
collection
Over the Christmas period, there will be no bin collection
on Monday 25 December or Monday 1 January.
• If your normal bin collection day falls on Monday 25
December, your bin/swill be collected on Tuesday 26
December.
• If your normal bin collection day falls on Monday 1
January, your bin/swill be collected on Tuesday 2
January.
For more information about other service changes during
this time, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au
For service problems with garbage, recycling and green
bins, contact Wheelie Waste on 1800 999 690.
Operating hours over Christmas and
New Year
Council service centres in Kyneton, Gisborne, Romsey
and Woodend will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 22
December and will reopen as usual on Tuesday 2
January.
Did you know?
Council’s transfer stations now accept EFTPOS.
To find your closest transfer station and view the opening
hours, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/transferstations
Rates instalments
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.
Instalment dates for 201/18 are:
30 November 2017
28 February 2018
31 May 2018
You can pay your rates via BPay View®, online with Visa
or Mastercard via Council’s website,
mrsc.vic.gov.au/payments or in person at a Council
customer service centre.
If you have any questions about rates payment methods,
or if you have difficulty paying your rates on time, contact
the Rates department on 5422 0322.
Find us on social media
Receive regular updates about Council’s services,
projects, events and activities via our social media
channels.
Macedon Ranges Shire Councilfacebook.com/MacedonRangesShireCouncil
Gisborne Fitness & Aquatic Centresfacebook.com/GisPoolGym
Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centrefacebook.com/KynPoolGym
Macedon Ranges Arts & Culturefacebook.com/MacedonRangesArtsCulture
Macedon Ranges Emergency Alertsfacebook.com/MacedonRangesEmergencyAlerts
Macedon Ranges Equine Industry Networkfacebook.com/MacedonREIN
Macedon Ranges Naturally Coolfacebook.com/MacedonRangesNaturallyCool
Macedon Ranges Over 55s Connectfacebook.com/Over55sConnect
Macedon Ranges Youthfacebook.com/MacedonRangesYouth
Twitter@MacedonRangesSC
InstagramMacedonRangessc
LinkedinMacedon-Ranges-Shire-Council
Contact Council
You can contact Council by:
Phone: 5422 0333 or 1300 656 577*
Email: [email protected]
Website: mrsc.vic.gov.au
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
Speak and Listen (speech-to-speech relay) users
phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 5422 0333
Internet relay users connect to the NRS
(see relayservice.com.au for details) and then ask
for 03 5422 0333.
If you or someone you know may benefit from receiving a
large print version of this newsletter, visit
mrsc.vic.gov.au/newsletters or call 5422 0302.
Vouchers
Free pool pass
Present this voucher at either the Lancefield or Woodend
outdoor pool to receive free entry.
Valid for 1 adult or 1child until 31December 2017.
Limit 1 per person.
Hanging Rock free entry
Complete and present this coupon to the Hanging Rock
Ranger on duty and receive an exit ticket.
Name
Address (as per last year)
Offer valid until 31 Dec 2018. Not valid on event days
and not to be used for commercial purposes.
Limit one coupon per household, per annum.
50% off a pet registration tag
Present this voucher at any of Council’s customer
service centres to receive $3.50 off a replacement pet
registration tag (usual cost $7).
Owners of pets found not wearing their registration tags
may be liable for a fine.
Valid until 31 December 2017.
Contact your Councillors
East Ward
Cr Henry Bleeck
Mobile: 0400 028 507
Cr Natasha Gayfer
Mobile: 0436 407 401
Cr Bill West
Mobile: 0400 025 455
South Ward
Cr Mandi Mees
Mobile: 0448 814 442
Cr Helen Radnedge
Mobile: 0437 386 922
Cr Andrew Twaits
West Ward
Cr Jennifer Anderson (Mayor)
Mobile: 0408 273 670
Cr Roger Jukes
Mobile: 0400 647 445
Cr Janet Pearce
Mobile: 0437 282 096
For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/councillors
