summer 2016-17 edition - corangamite shire · 2017-02-16 · expectations of our ratepayers, but i...

SUM

MER

201

6-17

ED

ITIO

N

++++

2 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS

Meet your new Council 2016-2020

CR JO BEARD (MAYOR)SOUTH CENTRAL WARD

CR RUTH GSTREINCENTRAL WARD

CR BEV MCARTHURCENTRAL WARD

Bev lives on the McArthur family beef farm at Bookaar. She is married to Stewart McArthur AM, former Federal Member for Corangamite. They have three grown children who completed their kindergarten and primary education locally. Bev has worked as a policy advisor in Federal politics.

1. I believed ratepayers and taxpayers were not getting value for money. Roads are dangerous and rate increases through revaluation are unsustainable for many people. I believe local government needs to return to its core responsibilities of roads, rubbish, footpaths and proper public space maintenance before launching into areas best left to other levels of government or left alone completely.

2. My first impressions revolve around necessary reform of how local government operates.

3. Challenges will include ensuring that all roads in the municipality are brought up to a much higher standard. Secondly, ensuring that where scarce rate and tax dollars are spent, there is an overwhelming need and the expenditure is reportable and outcome driven. Thirdly, endeavouring to address the issues of a declining and ageing population, poor local education outcomes while endeavouring to attract significant private investment in the tourism, agriculture and value-added food and fibre industries.

4. I would like to see rates reduced, roads made safer and less costly to motorists and transport and the municipality identified as the best place in country Victoria to visit, live, do business, enjoy and thrive.

Jo lives with her husband Daniel and sons Jordan (11) and Cooper (9) in Cobden and works in office administration one day per week at Mercy Regional College. Cr Beard was first elected to Council in 2011 and is serving her second term as Mayor after being elected by fellow Councillors in November 2015. She has always been very active in her local community particularly with the Cobden Lake Committee, Cemetery Trust and Progressing Cobden.

1. I love being able to help make a difference not only in my community but also across the shire. My family has always been volunteering within our community and have been brought up to give back wherever possible, so Council has given me that great opportunity. I enjoy listening to others and being able to help in whatever way I can to make life better for all. Being re-elected is allowing me to continue to advocate and work towards desired community outcomes.

3. We will continue to have challenging times ahead, financially and meeting the expectations of our ratepayers, but I also see this as a great opportunity to not only review our priorities but also to work together with our communities on a level that encourages equal input. Our young people are our future, and it is vital that we continue to play in the space of addressing their needs, just as we do for our ageing population.

4. I strongly believe that our arterial road network is getting past a point that it just cannot continue to be overlooked for funding injection by our State Government. I want to be front and centre with continuing that plight to get a better deal for our road users.

1. What inspired you to run for Council (again)?

2. What are your first impressions of being a Councillor?

3. What do you believe some of the challenges will be for this Council?

4. If there is one thing (or project) you want to see happen in your time as Councillor – what would it be?

Contact Bev

M: 0427 268 422 [email protected]

Contact Ruth


Contact Jo


Ruth lives in Camperdown with her husband Peter and has two adult children, Lucy and Christopher. Ruth was first elected to Council in 2002 and has served three terms as Mayor in 2007, 2008 and 2009.She is Office Manager at Bostocks Creek Design and Drafting and serves on a number of committees including the Robert Burns Festival and Camperdown Stadium. Ruth is also a Board Member of the Municipal Association of Victoria and Barwon South West Regional Development Australia Committee.

1. I believe l have been a strong contributor to the Council and the Corangamite community over the past 14 years and l was keen to continue representing our residents and advocating on their behalf. I love being an active member of our community and assisting individuals and groups in achieving their goals.

3. Without a doubt financial constraints will be a major challenge for this Council. Maintaining service levels of not only our assets and infrastructure but also the services that assist our most vulnerable residents will be difficult. Access to external grant funding is becoming harder to obtain and so balancing priorities will be vital in meeting community expectation.

4. l would like to see acknowledgement by the State Government that our arterial road network is in a life threatening state and commit genuine investment in its improvement and ongoing maintenance. Economic growth is imperative for our towns to thrive. Establish of new and expansion of existing business is necessary to create vibrant, attractive and liveable communities in Corangamite Shire.

CR SIMON ILLINGWORTHCOASTAL WARD

CR NEIL TROTTERSOUTH WEST WARD

CR LESLEY BROWNNORTH WARD

CR HELEN DURANTCENTRAL WARD

Simon lives with wife Sarah and children Milly and Tommy, on a property just outside of Port Campbell. The Illingworths grow and sell rare garlic and onion varieties and are in the process of building a local produce store to create an outlet for local farmers and home growers to sell products to visitors.

1. I agree with the general opinion that we are treated like second class citizens by political parties seemingly hell bent on getting and retaining power. Corangamite Shire is not even on the political radar and the roads are the best indicator of that. I was certain I’d made the right decision to run for Council when the potholed roads began collapsing, risking the lives of my children and 30 of their school mates in the Devils Gully road collapse. It made me sick in the guts.

2. My first impressions as a Councillor are exactly as I’d expected. I know I’ve annoyed many staff and Councillors in my first couple of weeks, asking and probing to find holes in the way we do things, what we can do better and checking to see that the current programs are on track and measurable.

3. Road safety is first priority, but without a doubt, second priority would be ‘development’ in the Coastal Ward. This is an enormous challenge and it is really difficult to listen to the genuine sorrow and anguish felt by locals feeling that their natural surroundings are under siege, yet also hear that they understand and acknowledge the need to develop.

4. I am a firm believer in helping people to help themselves. I have a social project I am working on that would be quite substantial should it be successful.

Neil lives in Timboon where he is semi-retired and a full time carer for his 98 year old mother. He has a background in tourism and hospitality. He is a member of Port Campbell SLSC, Cobden Racecourse Reserve and Simpson & District Community Centre Committee.

1. I chose to stand for Council again because I have enjoyed my time on Council and felt that were some projects in process that I would like see reach fruition.

3. We still have some work to do in regards to improving roads and roadside weeds and drainage. We have increased our emphasis on economic development and population retention and attraction. There are some exciting projects in the pipeline and it will be gratifying to see them become a reality.This new council faces formidable challenges in the current economic climate . We will need to be vigilant and conservative in the formation of future budgets. A primary target will be around advocating for a change in the funding formula for regional roads. Recurrent funding for regional transport infrastructure and roads is insufficient and not sustainable.

4. I would like to see the proposed extension to the Timboon to Port Campbell trail become a reality. This extension is vital link in value adding to our tourist infrastructure. It will strengthen and attract investment into our artisans food trail, and encourage new operators to set up additional food and accommodation businesses in our beautiful hinterland. We will need to continue to maintain our asset base. Allowing our assets to deteriorate by reducing spending is not a sustainable option.

Lesley lives on a property just south of Mount Elephant. Lesley and her husband Charles were the third generation of the Brown family to live and work the farm before semi-retiring. Lesley has four adult children who live in different parts of the country. Lesley has worked in various administrative positions and many volunteering roles over her life.

1. I was first approached to get involved by Cr Geoff Smith last year and needed to give the decision a lot of thought. I discussed this new challenge with family and friends and came to the conclusion that after all the years of my community involvement, that I could perhaps make a greater contribution if I became a Councillor.

2. I am very impressed with the work that the Council do. The Officers and staff have a huge job to do and they do it very well. There is a lot to learn and some big decisions to be made in the coming months. I have big shoes to fill replacing Geoff, but I know that I have the support of everyone and that I only need to ask and I will receive assistance.

3. The state of our roads is a major concern for all of us. They are a danger to everyone who uses them. Budget constraints and how we can retain our current services and programs will be another challenge. The health of our community, looking after our aged and young residents, as well as issues such as obesity and mental health will need our attention.

4. I would like to ensure that services and facilities are retained in our smaller communities, especially in the north of the Shire. Facilities such as our pools, transfer stations and community halls are valuable community assets.

Helen lives in Noorat with her husband Rob. They have two adult daughters, Katherine and Stephanie. Prior to retiring in 2015, Helen worked for 22 years at Corangamite Shire, mostly as Manager of Community Services. Since retiring Helen has become more involved in her local community.

1. I started seriously considering to nominate after former Cr Chris O’Connor encouraged me. I wanted to ensure that services provided to the community were accessible, affordable and delivered locally, and that opportunities for our communities to be involved in planning and delivering on local projects continued.

2. It is a big commitment and there is a lot to learn. Fortunately we have plenty of support from the CEO and senior staff to help us understand the complexities of our role. I have also received very positive feedback from my local community.

3. Ensuring Council’s financial sustainability whilst meeting the community’s needs and expectations for services, well maintained roads and other infrastructure. We need to get new people to come and live in our Shire, attract investment, encourage the development of new and existing businesses and ensure our agricultural sector is fully supported.

4. I would like to see Glenormiston College once again become a vibrant education and training institution, providing local employment and strong links into the community. This has huge potential for our local economy and I am very excited about the future of this development.

Contact Lesley


Contact Simon


Contact Neil


Contact Helen


“Corangamite Shire then added $50,000 along with helping us to secure a $150,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Putting Locals First Fund.” A bequest of $400,000 by the Jack and Millie Borbidge Foundation ensured the project would be completed.

“We are so pleased to have the project finished and to be able to share it with our local communities and supporting tourism development in the northern part of our Shire,” Cr Brown said.

The Centre is open every Sunday between 1-4 pm. For more information visit the website mountelephant.com.au or follow

‘Mount Elephant Community’ on Facebook.

A big shout out to Gert who travelled from Lismore to open the gates to the Mount for our staff member at short notice. Very much appreciated.

15 year ambition realised with opening of discovery centreA 15 year ambition of Derrinallum and Lismore communities was realised in November with the opening of the Mount Elephant Discovery Centre.

Built in a disused quarry nestled into the northern slope of the mount, the Discovery Centre will provide an ideal base for people wanting to explore the largest scoria cone in Western Victoria. The centre will be staffed by passionate volunteers, keen to share their local knowledge with visitors.

The $730,000 project shows that persistence does really pay off. Corangamite Shire North Ward Councillor Lesley Brown said several business plans had been prepared since the community purchased the site in 2000.

“We just couldn’t seem to get past the design stage until Council helped us secure a $30,000 planning grant from the State Government, enabling us to develop a new business case and concept plans,” Cr Brown said.

Members of the Mount Elephant Committee celebrate the official opening of the centre with Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria and Tourism & Major Events Danielle Green and Cr Geoff Smith

Mayor’s MessageWelcome to the summer edition of Corangamite Shire News.

We have seen some big changes to our seven-member Council since the Local Government elections. We welcome four new Councillors to Corangamite Shire Council - Lesley Brown, Bev McArthur, Helen Durant and Simon Illingworth, joining re-elected Councillors Neil Trotter, Ruth Gstrein and myself. I want to thank fellow Councillors for electing me Mayor for a second term. It’s a real honour and I am grateful the Council has faith in my ability to lead over the next 12 months. I also want to acknowledge Councillors Harkin and Oakes for their service and contribution over the past four years.

It has been a whirlwind few weeks and I think we have some very exciting times ahead, not only with the work we’ve got to do but also getting to learn how each of us operates and what we will bring to the table. I’m sure there will be some new perspectives and fresh ideas, which is great. We have diversity, skills, a lot of wisdom and life experiences, which is really important in this role. What we do have in common is a respect for each other and the people we work with, a desire to help our communities, and to see great things happen in our Shire.

Over the next few months we will be working to set priorities for the next four years. Our new Council Plan 2017-2021 will guide the activities of Council during this timeframe and residents will have a chance to help shape this document in early 2017. Certainly, the state of the arterial roads is our biggest concern and we continue to hear that loud and clear from residents. Keep an eye out for your chance to have a say in early 2017 and don’t forget that you can contact any of us to aske questions or give feedback.

Mayor Jo Beard

Thursday 26 January from 10 amLismore Community Hall Live entertainment and refreshments provided

Join us as we recognise the wonderful volunteers who help make our Shire a great place to live. Awards include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.

Princetown TavernSisters Hannah and Jasmine Bell have breathed new life into the Princetown Tavern after seizing an opportunity to buy the business back in 2014.

“Hannah was already working as manager when the option came up to buy,” said Jasmine. “I knew I could help with finance, so I thought, why don’t we join as a team and jump in?”

Since then it has been a lot of hours and relatively smooth sailing for the pair. Born and bred in the Princetown area, Hannah and Jasmine have spent the first two years of their partnership building the place up by renovating and making little improvements like offering beer on tap.

“It’s our hometown, we saw it as a business opportunity, but also as a way to give back to the locals.

More live entertainment, functions and a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere have

www.corangamite.vic.gov.au / 5

been drawing more visitors in, and more locals back to the tavern.

“We have really tried to make it more of a meeting place for people to stay and catch up rather than just grabbing takeaway,” Hannah added.

“For the first two years we haven’t advertised, we have just relied on word of mouth and it’s really worked.”

Only six minutes from the Twelve Apostles, Princetown Tavern offers a dine-in or takeaway lunch menu all day, as well as a traditional pizza menu after 6 pm. The bar is open everyday until late.

Accommodation is also available with three newly renovated private cabins onsite.

Phone 5598 8068 Find ‘Princetown Tavern’ on Facebook Website in development

Princetown Tavern owners Jasmine and Hannah Bell

31 Old Post Office Road, Princetown www.princetowntavern.com.au

Local business profile

POOLS ARE OPEN!CAMPERDOWN Open 2-6:30 pm during school term

11 am-7 pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays

Lap swimming: 6 -7:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 28 November to 16 December 2016 and 23 January - 24 February 2017.

Phone: 5593 1435

COBDEN Open 3-7 pm during school term

11.30 am-7 pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays

Lap swimming: 6:30-8 am Tuesday and Thursday from 3 January to 9 February 2017

Phone: 5595 1172

LISMORE Open 1:30-7 pm during school term

12:00-7 pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays

Water aerobics: 10-11 am Tuesday and Wednesday

Phone: 5596 2212

SKIPTON Open 2:30-7 pm during school term

11:30 am-7 pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays

Lap swimming: 6-7:30 am Tuesday and Thursday

Phone: 5340 2234

TERANG Open 2-6:30 pm during school term

12-7 pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays

6.00-8.00am Lap swimming: 6-8 am Wednesday and Friday from 27 January to 17 March 2017

Phone: 5592 1862

TIMBOON Open 3-7 pm during school term

11:30 am-7 pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays

Lap swimming: 6:30-8:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 28 November to 16 December 2016 and 2 January to 24 February 2017

Phone: 5598 3285

SEASON TICKETS (ACCES TO ALL POOLS)

FAMILY $155 ADULT $80 CHILD $70

Days of extreme heat can be potentially life threatening for some of our residents.

Older residents (over 65s) or people with existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity or mobility issues are especially vulnerable during summer. Pregnant women are also at increased risk. Ambulance Victoria reports a spike in response to heart conditions during heatwaves.

EXTREME HEAT ARE YOU AT RISK?Do you know somebody who may be vulnerable? A relative or neighbour? Consider how you can help them plan to stay cool during a heatwave or power outage.

The Department of Health and Human Services website has some good tips on how to prepare for a heatwave. For more information visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au

6 / CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS

Meet our new Recreation

Development Officer

Lucy VeseyHow long have you been at Corangamite Shire?

Just gone four weeks now, how time flies!

What is your background? How did you end up in recreation?

Well, growing up I was always heavily involved with sport. Swimming, in particular, was a massive part of my life (15 years), so naturally my first casual job was as a swim teacher. I spent seven years working in the aquatic industry at Bluewater Leisure Centre in Colac, including the last five years as the Aquatic Team Leader.

Bluewater closed for a redevelopment in 2013 and over the 18 months it was closed, I got the opportunity to work in several different departments across Colac Otway Shire. During that period I also got the opportunity to work with Corangamite Shire as the Recreation Development Officer, filling in a leave position in 2014. I never really knew what I wanted to do when I graduated from secondary school, so I was and am, very grateful that the opportunity to work in the recreation department at Corangamite and Colac Otway. It allowed me to experience a career that I could potentially take on in the future. So, here I am!

What attracted you to Corangamite?

I’ve lived in a rural shire my whole life and one of the great things about living and working in a rural shire is the people. There is such a great sense of community and belonging. So naturally, I was attracted to the opportunity to work with and engage the community and deliver projects and programs to get more of the community active and involved in recreation.

Another big driver for me was the culture within the workforce. Working here in 2014, the culture and supportive environment was fantastic, and you can really see the staff that work here have a passion for what they do and the community in which they work. And who could say no to working in such a naturally diverse and beautiful area!?

What are you enjoying most about work in the Recreation Department?

I enjoy the diverse nature of my role. It’s constantly changing from day to day and I’m always working with a variety of people. Recreation always provides really positive opportunities to work with clubs, schools, health organisations and more.

What are some of the challenges facing recreation in Corangamite Shire?

One of the biggest challenges I believe for a lot of rural councils is retaining volunteers at our clubs and organisations. There are some really dedicated volunteers out there who do amazing work. The challenge is engaging new and upcoming volunteers, particularly in this day and age when families are becoming more time poor.

To get in touch with Lucy phone 5593 7166 or email [email protected]

Well done to our Youth Achievement Award winners and nominees in 2016. More than 300 people attended the awards night at the Theatre Royal Camperdown in October. Held each year, the awards recognise and celebrate the achievements, talent and contribution of young people across Corangamite Shire.

WINNERS:

Performing Arts Visual Arts Jessica Treble Georgina Jackson

Sports (female) Sports (male) Tully Watt Kurt McDonald

Music (group) Music (individual) RUNK Jordan Watson

Sports (team) Cobden Technical School Lawn Bowls Championship Team

Community Services (individual) Jazzie Negrello

Community Services (group) Camperdown College VCAL

Workplace Endeavour Darcy McGlade

Agriculture Timboon Agriculture Program (TAP)

Many childhood memories are created in the backyard pool over the summer months – it’s a place of fun and enjoyment. However, backyard pools also carry a high risk of drowning, particularly for children under five years. This summer, remember to:

SUPERVISE Never take your eyes off children around water. Don’t expect older children to look after younger siblings.

Our young achievers

Leading the way

Keeping kids safe in backyard poolsRESTRICT ACCESS Check that the safety barriers around your pool meet requirements. Remove hazards such as pot plants and outdoor furniture well away from fences.

LEARN Swimming classes can help children understand water safety. Consider enrolling in a resuscitation course and update your skills annually.

For any enquiries regarding backyard pools/ spas or to arrange a free inspection to check for compliance with regulations, please contact us at [email protected] or phone 5593 7188.

www.corangamite.vic.gov.au / 7

Flood recovery works updateThe clean-up continues in Corangamite Shire with more than 200 local roads across the municipality needing works to the tune of $3.76 million.

• North Ward – 63 roads and seven bridges/ major culverts affected Repair bill: $1.11 million

• Central Ward – 39 roads and one bridge affected. Repair bill: $320,000

• South West Ward – 37 roads and five bridges/major culverts affected Repair bill: $440,000

• Coastal Ward – 53 roads and seven bridges /major culverts affected Repair bill: $1.21 million

The flood event on 14 September closed 18 local roads and damaged 25 bridges and major culverts. Up to 213 separate projects have been identified – with 21 completed, 29 in progress and 163 remaining.

The flooding was declared a natural disaster by the Victorian State Government and is therefore eligible for the Federal Government’s natural disaster recovery funding. Works will be carried out by contractors and could take anywhere between six and 12 months to complete.

A beautiful new public art piece graces the southern banks of Cobden Lake, capping off all the improvement works done by the Cobden community over the past decade.

The 3.8 metre high sculpture ‘Connection’ was unveiled during the town’s annual Spring Festival. The corten steel sculpture forms the shape of a swan’s neck, with a stainless steel bill at its tip.

Sculptor Richard Walker said the water bird representation was an obvious reflection of bird life on the lake. He said a common theme that arose during discussions with the steering committee was how well people in the Cobden community work together.

“The community banded together to make the lake area what it is today. I thought it was a really good message – if people work together, then things happen.”

Exploring this idea, he incorporated an old blacksmithing technique of using drifts and wedges to connect two pieces. “I made the sculpture, cut it in half and then reassembled it using the large stainless steel wedges. The idea being that people are the wedges that hold a community together and if you remove the wedges, things can fall apart.”

Cobden resident Wilma Fagan is delighted with the result. “I think it’s lovely. It’s very suitable because it encompasses the bird life around the lake and highlights our community connections. From the start Richard’s concept was very clear and easy to understand, and now that I see it I think it really speaks to the place and our community.”

For more information on public art projects in Corangamite Shire visit our website.

Council’s annual $6 million local roads program has also been impacted by the extended wet weather, with crews now very busy aiming to deliver the entire program within a shorter timeframe.

For a more detailed map on our flood recovery works visit www.corangamite.vic.gov.au

Have your children outgrown some of the books lying around at home? Are they still in good condition? If so, consider passing them onto other children through Beyond the Bell’s local Open Book Program.

The Open Book program provides free books to families across the shire, making books accessible to everybody. Open Book boxes will be placed in venues across the shire including mobile child care, kindergarten, family day care and long day care services. Books can be kept or returned and swapped for other books.

Research shows that reading to young children gives them a head start in life regardless of their family background and home environment. It is simply one the best things a parent can do for a child. Donations of books will be greatly appreciated and can be left at any Council operated Children’s Services, Corangamite Shire in Camperdown or Banana Splits long day care service in Camperdown.

For more information please phone Honor Rahles-Rahbula on 03 5593 7148.

SPARE CHILDREN’S BOOKS? DONATE TO THE OPEN BOOK PROGRAM

Cahills Road, Lismore

BEFORE

AFTER

Connection : Cobden’s public art project

Events calendar - January to March 2017JANUARY WHAT, WHEN & WHERE CONTACT

Sunday 1 January

Mount Elephant Open Day, 1-4 pm. Open every Sunday www.mountelephant.com.au

Terang Races Kids Day Out. Gates open at 11 am www.countryracing.com

Port Campbell Seaside Markets, 9 am-1 pm 0417 781 343

Sunday 8 JanuaryCobden Miniature Railway, 11 am-4 pm www.cobdenminiaturerail.org.au


Saturday 14 January Camperdown Cup 0400 557 625

Sunday 15 January Port Campbell Seaside Markets (Twlight) 5 -8 pm 0417 781 343

Saturday 21 January Twelve Apostles Plunge (Shipwreck Coast Swim Series) 11 am Port Campbell www.shipwreckcoastswimseries.com.au

Sunday 22 JanuaryBurns Day at Camperdown Botanic Gardens. From 1:30 pm 5593 7100


Tuesday 24 January Council Meeting, Killara Centre, 7 pm. Agenda available on website. www.corangamite.vic.gov.au

Thursday 26 January Australia Day Celebrations at Lismore Community Hall. From 10 am 5593 7100 or www.corangamite.vic.gov.au

Tuesday 31 January Term 1 starts

FEBRUARY

Thursday 2 February Thursday Pictures, Killara Centre Camperdown, 7:30 pm. Film is ‘Lobster’ www.corangamitefilmsociety.com

Saturday 4 FebruaryTerang Market Day, All Saints Church, Thomson Street, 9 am-1 pm Bob Francis on 0427 922 221

Live music & dance, Cobden Civic Hall, 8:30 pm. Everybody welcome. 0427 712 168

Sunday 5 FebruaryCamperdown Rotary Market, The Avenue, 9 am-2 pm Pat Robertson on 0447 139 639


Saturday 11 FebruaryDarlington Arts Group, 1-4 pm Darlington Hall 0407 056 020

Skipton Market, 9 am-1 pm at the Mechanics Institute Hall Jan Murphy on 5340 2204

Sunday 19 Feburary Cobden Miniature Railway, 11 am- 4 pm www.cobdenminiaturerail.org.au

Friday 24 FebruaryColour Run, Terang 5593 7100

Darlington Movie Night, Darlington Hall 0409 919 017

Saturday 25 February Corangamite Relay for Life: Cobden Recreation Reserve. Starts 5 pm 0434 926 732

Tuesday 28 February Council Meeting, Killara Centre, 7 pm. Agenda available on website www.corangamite.vic.gov.au

MARCH

Thursday 2 March Thursday Pictures, Killara Centre Camperdown, 7:30 pm. Film is ‘These Final Hours’ www.corangamitefilmsociety.com

Saturday 4 March

Terang Market Day, All Saints Church, Thomson Street, 9 am-1 pm Bob Francis on 0427 922 221

Heytesbury Show, Simpson 0429 409 983

Live music & dance, Cobden Civic Hall, 8:30 pm. Everybody welcome. 0427 712 168

Sunday 5 MarchCamperdown Rotary Market, The Avenue, 9 am-2 pm Pat Robertson on 0447 139 639


Saturday 11 MarchDarlington Arts Group, 1-4 pm, Darlington Hall 0407 056 020

Skipton Market, 9 am-1 pm at the Mechanics Institute Hall Jan Murphy on 5340 2204

Friday 17 March Terang Country Music Festival. 17-19 March www.terangcountrymusic.com.au

Saturday 18 MarchDarlington End Of Harvest Bush Dance 0413 516 496

Kangaroobie Klassic Adventure Race, Princetown. 8 am start visit12apostles.com.au/kangaroobieklassic

Sunday 19 March Cobden Miniature Railway, 11 am-4 pm www.cobdenminiaturerail.org.au

Saturday 25 March Simpson Rodeo www.facebook.com.au/simpsonrodeo

Tuesday 28 March Council Meeting, 7:30 pm Simpson. Venue TBC. Agenda on website www.corangamite.vic.gov.au

Friday 31 March Cobrico Hall Anniversary Dance 5595 1231

TO LIST YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT IN THE NEXT CORANGAMITE SHIRE NEWS EMAIL [email protected] OR PHONE 5593 7100

FREE ENTRY TO CAPE OTWAY LIGHTSTATION

FOR CORANGAMITE SHIRE RESIDENTSExplore your own backyard this summer with free entry to Cape Otway Lightstation. No time limit, no limit on amount of redemptions. Normal entry prices are $19.50 per adult or $49.50 per family - what a great deal! All you have to do is show your driver’s licence with a Corangamite Shire address. Phone 03 5237 9240.

summer 2016-17 edition - corangamite shire · 2017-02-16 · expectations of our ratepayers, but i...

Documents