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LOCKDOWN EXTENDED - UPDATE ON COUNCIL SERVICES
Our Customer service office will be closed to the public but you can still contact us on (03) 5398 0100 or info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au. Please be patient as we move back to working remotely.
Library services have no moved to a Click and Collect service. Click here to find out more.
Kinders, Landfill, Toilets and Home Care services will remain operational. Council has increased its cleaning regime across the towns.
ROAD CLOSURE AND DETOUR IN PLACE FOR BANYENA MINYIP ROAD
Council is going to close a section of road on the Banyena Minyip Road that is currently under reconstruction. A detour will be put in place back onto the Banyena Pimpinio Road. This road closure and detour is a result of wet weather and safety concerns for road users. This detour will be in place for approximately two weeks. The road closure and detour aims to be in place by late Thursday 15 July.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL
Under Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1989 (VIC) Yarriambiack Shire Council gives notice under section 181 of the Local Government Act 1989 (VIC) of its intention to sell the land (described below) for the unpaid rates and charges.
Land Description
Plan: Lot on Title Plan 914095C (formerly known as part of Crown Allotment 3 Section 16 Township of Warracknabeal Parish of Werrigar)
Volume: 04671
Folio Number: 041
Property Address: 3 Shank (also known as Shanks) Street Warracknabeal VIC 3393
LawyersAU Pty Ltd (Telephone Number: 03 7004 8207) are the solicitors for Yarriambiack Shire Council ABN: 24 640 824 591.
WARRACKNABEAL BAND AND SCOUT HALL PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is given of a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at the Warracknabeal Band & Scout Hall on Wednesday August 4 commencing at 7.30pm. The date and place of meeting may change due to COVID restrictions.
The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the WARRACKNABEAL BAND & SCOUT HALL COMMITTEE INC for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on November 11, 2021. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or the Secretary, David Holland on 0429 699229. |
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Victoria's lockdown has been extended to 11:59pm Tuesday 27th July 2021.
 Stay at home unless:
- Shopping for necessary goods and services (one person per household, once per day)
- Caregiving or compassionate reasons
- Authorised work or permitted education, or work interstate
- Exercise (up to 2 hours, with one person or members of your household)
- Receive a vaccination
 Travel is limited to 5km from place of residence, except:
- to access necessary goods and services as not available closer than 5kms
- visit an intimate partner
- visit a person in your ‘single bubble’
- authorised work and permitted education
- work at an interstate location
- care and compassionate reasons
 Face coverings
- Must be carried at all times
- Must be worn indoors and outdoors except if at home or an exemption applies
 Private gatherings
- Not permitted, intimate partner/single bubble permitted
 Public gatherings
- Not permitted
 Work
- If you can work from home, you just work from home
- Authorised workplaces, which I’ve included in the comments below, or you can check here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/.../210527%20-%207%20Day...
Education and childcare
- Early learning centres, childcare, family day care is OPEN
- Schools closed, but open to vulnerable children and children of essential workers
- Higher Ed and training closed, remote learning only
 Religious gatherings and ceremonies
- no in-person gatherings permitted. Broadcast only.
- Funerals (indoor and outdoor) permitted but limited to 10 mourners (children under 12 months exempt from cap)
- Weddings (indoor and outdoor) not permitted unless end of life or for deportation reasons. Limited to 5 people including couple getting married, the celebrant and 2 witnesses
 Shopping
- Essential retail open, limited to 1 person per 4sqm
- Other/general retail closed (open for contactless and click and collect only)
- Auction houses closed, online only
 Hospitality
- Takeaway only
Real estate
- Inspections closed
- Auctions online only
 CLOSED
- indoor and outdoor physical recreation and sport (outdoor playgrounds remain open)
- play centres, indoor skateparks, indoor trampoline centres
- creative studios
- entertainment venues, cinemas, casinos and brothels
- hairdressing, beauty, personal care
- accommodation closed unless for permitted reasons, or shelter in place. No new bookings except for authorised reasons
- tours and transport
 Visitors to hospital and care facilities
- no visitors unless for end of life reasons, as a supported partner for birth, or parent to accompany a child
- non-essential contractors restricted from entry
A copy of the full restrictions can be found here.
24/7 Coronavirus Hotline - 1800 675 398
If you suspect you may have COVID-19 call the dedicated hotline – open 24 hours, 7 days.
If you have been affected by COVID-19, there is assistance available. Click here to find out about financial and emotional support.
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Draft 2021 - 2025 Council Plan out now for public comment
At its meeting on Wednesday 23 June, Council endorsed the draft 2021-2025 Council Plan for public exhibition and feedback. Council must adopt and prepare a Council Plan for the period of at least four financial years after a general election. Council must also prepare a Community Vision with an outlook of at least the next 10 years. The Draft Council Plan and accompanying documents presents four overarching strategic objectives to guide Council’s direction over the next four years.
The Draft Council Plan and accompanying documents have been prepared following extensive community consultation throughout February, March and April and reflect the themes that were apparent across the Council. This draft document also incorporates the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan and the Long-Term Financial Plan. Council will be hosting a series of pop-up sessions across the Shire to discuss the Council Plan with the community.
The draft Council Plan is now available on council’s website for public exhibition. Public submissions can be made in writing to:
Jessie Holmes, CEO, info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
34 Lyle Street, PO BOX 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393.
THE COUNCIL PLAN POP-UP SESSIONS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO LOCKDOWN 5.0. WE WILL AIM TO RESCHEDULE THESE WHEN RESTRICTIONS ALLOW.
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NEW! Council is seeking to appoint a part time Community Support Worker to provide practical assistance to clients with a range of quality home support services for the frail, aged, adults and children with a disability and or their carers to promote independence, social participation and enhance quality of life with dignity. Duties include general assistance, respite care and personal care services. Find out more...
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Council is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to join the team at Murtoa. Full time or part time options available.
The successful applicant will develop and implement a high quality educational program that meets the individual developmental needs of each child, in consultation with families and other educators. Applications close Friday 30 July. Find out more...
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Council is seeking to appoint a Waste and Sustainability Officer to assist and advise Council in the development, co-ordination, implementation and management of strategies and action plans in relation to waste management, roadside management, sustainable practices, and environmental and sustainability issues. Applications close Friday 6 August. Find out more...
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EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY 30 JULY
Wimmera Mallee Tourism is on the hunt for a passionate person to take on the role as Tourism Officer, promoting projects across the Shires of Buloke, Hindmarsh, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack. This is a full time position on a 2 year contract working in the region's fastest growing industry. Find out more...
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Council is looking for a proactive individual to join our team as the Hopetoun Caravan Park Caretaker / Transfer Operator. The position also includes the operation of the Beulah & Woomelang Transfer Stations. This position is part time. The successful candidate will have the ability to work without ongoing supervision and manage own time and experience dealing with people in a friendly and professional manner. Applications close on Friday 30 July. Find out more...
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Asbestos removal / demolition of the Rupanyup Tennis Shed (Gibson Street, Rupanyup)
Council wish to advise the Rupanyup Community that HED Industries will be undertaking the Asbestos Removal / Demolition of the Rupanyup Tennis Shed on Monday 26th July 2021. During this time, Council please request that all Community Members avoid the area whilst these important safety works take place. The area surrounding the Rupanyup Tennis Courts will be an exclusion zone whist the works take place. For further information or queries please contact Yarriambiack Shire Council’s Projects Coordinator – Rebecca Botheras on 0409822313 or rbotheras@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
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Rupanyup Netball / Tennis Courts Construction Project
Council wish to advise that Tuff Group Holdings whom will be undertaking the Construction of the new Multi-purpose Netball / Tennis Courts at the Rupanyup Recreation Reserve (Tennis Courts), will be commencing the site preparation on Tuesday 27th July 2021. It is also expected that Demolition will commence between the 2nd August – 13th August 2021 (weather permitting). During the period of construction, the front bay of tennis courts and the large opened spaced area in front of the tennis courts will become a construction zone. Council requests that community members avoid the area during the construction period and obey by the Construction Fencing and Safety Signage in place. Council will also be contact directly with all Recreation Reserve User Groups to provide further information & any other updates as they come to hand. Council apologizes for any inconvenience that may be caused to the community during the construction period. For further information or queries please contact Yarriambiack Shire Council’s Projects Coordinator – Rebecca Botheras on 0409822313 or rbotheras@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
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Brim Netball / Tennis Courts Construction Project
Council wish to advise that Tuff Group Holdings whom will be undertaking the Construction of the new Multi-purpose Netball / Tennis Courts at the Brim Recreation Reserve, will be commencing the site preparation on Tuesday 27th July 2021. It is also expected that Demolition will commence between the 2nd August – 13th August 2021 (weather permitting). During the period of construction, the netball/ tennis courts and surrounding areas will become a construction zone. Council requests that community members avoid the area during the construction period and obey by the Construction Fencing and Safety Signage in place. Council will also be in contact directly with all Recreation Reserve User Groups to provide further information & any other updates as they come to hand. Council apologizes for any inconvenience that may be caused to the community during the construction period. For further information or queries please contact Yarriambiack Shire Council’s Projects Coordinator – Rebecca Botheras on 0409822313 or rbotheras@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
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Our Early Years Team including our Kindergarten Staff are here to support our Yarriambiack Families. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have questions/concerns/queries about:
- Child health and development assessment
- Maternal health
- Parent-child relationships
- Child Safety
- Immunisation
- Nutrition
- Family Planning
- Sleep
- Attachment
- First-time parent groups
- Playgroups
- Kindergartens.
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Yarriambiack Shire Council uses the e-Procure portal to advertise tenders, quotes, EOI and other purchasing requirements to the market and to manage the procurement process through to contract award stage. We welcome current and potential suppliers of goods and services to register on this portal. There is no charge for registration.
CURRENT TENDERS:
Halls Re-stumping Project (C269-2021)
Yarriambiack Shire Council are seeking suitably qualified contractors to submit a tender for restumping works at Aubrey Hall, Beulah Memorial Hall and Minyip Memorial Hall. All permits will be obtained by Yarriambiack Shire Council. The successful tenderer will be required to complete the project within 150 days from the date of contract execution.
Submissions close 4.00pm on Friday 13 August 2021 and must be lodged via eProcure and fully received by this time. Late, verbal or emailed submissions will not be accepted. To obtain further information in relation to this project, documents and specifications for the above Request for Tender can be obtained by download from Council’s e-procurement portal https://www.eprocure.com.au/yarriambiack/
Any questions or requests for clarification or further information regarding this Request for Tender must be directed to Council via the eProcure Questions tab. Please Note: Questions close 72 hours prior to the RFT closing date.
NEW: Rupanyup Modular Changeroom Building (C289-2021)
Yarriambiack Shire Council are seeking suitably qualified contractors to undertake all works associated with the construction and installation of a Modular Changeroom facility at the Rupanyup Recreation Reserve (Gibson Street, Rupanyup).
The project will see the construction of a new Modular Changeroom built in accordance with Netball Victoria’s Local Level Facility Guidelines, with the inclusion of a Social Room from the Association Level Facility Guidelines. The project has been developed to achieve the required compliance standards of both Netball Victoria and Tennis Victoria.
All tenderers must attend a mandatory site visit – site visits can be arranged by contacting the Project Manager as noted at Item 3, Part 1 (Conditions of Participation) of the Request for Tender documentation.
Submissions close 4.00pm on Friday 27 August 2021 and must be lodged via Council’s procurement portal (verbal or emailed submissions will not be accepted) Yarriambiack Shire – Open Opportunities – TenderSearch (eprocure.com.au).
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NEW SPEED CROSSING AT ST MARY'S
Regional Roads Victoria has recently completed the installation of electronic speed signs on Borung Road at Warracknabeal, as part of the jointly funded program to deliver shovel-ready infrastructure projects and urgent road safety improvements in Victoria.
The improvements include:
• Electronic speed signs that flash during peak school hours at St Mary’ Primary School on Lyle Street, Warracknabeal, ahead of the existing 40km/h school zone
• New static signs to further alert drivers of 40km/h speed limit
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Domestic Mobile Roaming should be possible for all Australians, particularly in the event of an emergency. We are seeking immediate action to address this critical issue. Click the image below to see a video developed by Regional Development Australia.
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The $250 Power Saving Bonus for Pensioner Concession recipients and some Health Care Card holders (including JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy recipients) is now available. Before submitting an application for the bonus, please read the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a Victorian residential energy consumer (i.e. have a residential electricity account).
- You must be receiving payments under one of the following concession programs:
- Centrelink Pensioner Concession
- JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy
- Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession
- Or hold a Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card
- Pension Concession Card holders who are not receiving payments, and Health Care Cards holders who are not receiving Youth Allowance, JobSeeker, Austudy or Abstudy payments, are not eligible.
What support is available to help me submit my application?
If you are having trouble submitting an application, the following support options may be able to help.
- Email: You can email our support team and they can help you navigate the online application process. They can be contacted at info.vec@delwp.vic.gov.au.
- Friends and family members: If someone you know has a computer with the internet, ask if you can visit them and use it to access Victorian Energy Compare.
- Online: You can get help in real time by using the Victorian Energy Compare website live chat function.
- Phone support: You can call 1800 000 VEC (832) to receive general support and assistance with the Victorian Energy Compare website and Power Saving Bonus program. If you don’t have internet or computer access, the helpline will also support you to submit an application over the phone.
Alternatively, you can call one of the community organisations the Victorian Government has partnered with through the Power Saving Bonus Community Outreach Program. The partners in that program which can also support you to submit an application over the phone include:
- Good Shepherd can be contacted on 1300 026 500
- National Debt Helpline - Consumer Action Law Centre can be contacted on 1800 149 689
- Brotherhood of St. Laurence (and partners Australian Energy Foundation, GV Community Energy and Uniting Vic.Tas) can be contacted on 1800 830 029.
- In-person support: The Power Saving Bonus Community Outreach Program also provides face-to-face support to some community members. The partners in that program which provide in-person support include:
- Neighbourhood House - you can drop into a local Neighbourhood House centre for more information or call 1300 026 500 to find the closest Neighbourhood House that is currently offering support.
- Consumer Policy Research Centre and Council of the Ageing are delivering workshops to support households over 65 years of age. Call COTA on 1300 135 090 to get more details on the locations.
- Ethnic Community Council Victoria are hosting a series of in-person events, call 9354 9555 to get more details.
Visit our Community Outreach page for more information on the range of support available to assist you to apply for the $250 Bonus.
What can I do to make the application process as easy as possible?
When you visit the website to submit your application, there are a few things you need to make the application process as easy as possible, including:
- Making sure you have a copy of a recent electricity bill
- Making sure you know your ‘NMI’ number (this is can be located on your bill and is typically a 10 or 11 digit number)
- Making sure you know the card number for your Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card (for JobSeekers, Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy recipients)
- Making sure you keep a copy of your application reference number and your NMI as you may need it for further communications about your application.
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Connecting Victoria
Help us understand the places where you think the Victorian Government should be prioritising better mobile and broadband.
The Victorian Government is fast-tracking better mobile coverage and broadband across the state through the $550 million Connecting Victoria program.
It’s never been more important to be connected – for family, community, work and safety – and the Victorian Government is asking Victorians to help identify where mobile and broadband improvements are most needed.
Connecting Victoria will enable more businesses to take advantage of digital opportunities with more reliable, better value broadband in more places, including popular shopping streets and business parks.
How to participate
Have your say about connectivity issues where you live or work, and when you are out and about.
Next steps
Your insights will help us to better understand where mobile and broadband improvements are needed across the state.
We will continue to engage with community and businesses throughout the program.
The Victorian Government will partner with industry telecommunications providers to help deliver new infrastructure in as many places as possible, as quickly as possible.
The first locations to receive upgrades or new infrastructure are expected to be announced later this year, with more to come throughout the program.
For more information and to keep up-to-date visit the Connecting Victoria website.
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Join the Community Consultation on Primary Health and Mental Health Services in western Victoria
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is inviting health professionals and community members to share their ideas to help guide how WVPHN designs, funds and coordinates services for health care across the region.
Among our key roles is to appoint health providers to deliver support throughout our region for a range of primary health care services. These include for mental health, chronic conditions management, and alcohol and other drugs support services. During July and August, we are seeking input from anyone who currently receives such services or has an interest in how services funded by WVPHN are delivered in the future.
During April and May this year, we met with community members and health professionals to gauge what they liked and what could be improved about current primary health and mental health support services we fund.
We want western Victorians to draw on the findings of that initial consultation to help us design services for the future. We will use your input when preparing new tenders for delivering support services. We anticipate the updated services will be in place by late 2022. We are consulting with health professionals and members of the community via a series of face-to-face and online workshops. If you are unable to attend a workshop, other consultation opportunities are available.
A community consultation will be held in Warracknabeal on Wednesday, July 28,10.00 to 11.30am at Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre. Registrations and more information here
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Our staff are working diligently to clean the public spaces across our community.
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