Frequently Asked Questions – Loch Garry operations What progress has the Loch Garry Reference Committee made? On Friday 23...
Frequently Asked Questions – Loch Garry operations What progress has the Loch Garry Reference Committee made? On Friday 23 June, the Loch Garry Reference Committee met for the final The committee endorsed a revised set of operating rules that will be presented to the GMW Board for approval in August The revised operating rules the committee have been shared with Loch Garry Flood Protection Customers via letter, social media, media, and GMW’s ‘Your Say’ website: https://yoursay.gmwater.com.au/loch-garry-reference-committee Will the...
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Join us in Numurkah where you will be amazed by Mel Antony, program extraordinaire. In her highly...
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Join us in Numurkah where you will be amazed by Mel Antony, program extraordinaire. In her highly engaging Business Development workshop, Mel will discuss cutting-edge strategies and actionable insights, equipping you with the necessary tools to thrive in todays competitive landscape. Shamrock Hotel | 5-13 Melville St, Numurkah Tuesday 18 July 6pm to 7pm Workshop | 7pm to 8pm Networking & light refreshments Click here to register CASHFLOW WORKSHOP Click Region will also be having...
Dollar Discovery Weekend, celebrating and supporting our local business Moira Shire residents are invited to take part in the upcoming...
Dollar Discovery Weekend, celebrating and supporting our local business Moira Shire residents are invited to take part in the upcoming Dollar Discovery Weekend being held on 22 and 23 July at tourist spots right across the shire. Over 60 amazing businesses are on board this year, offering a number of products and experiences from just $1. Over this weekend, residents can enjoy scrumptious local produce, coffee, wine, golf, donuts and much more - all from just $1. Spend a winter...
RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY Summary of recommendations made by the Loch Garry Reference Committee The Terms of Reference for the Loch Garry...
RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY Summary of recommendations made by the Loch Garry Reference Committee The Terms of Reference for the Loch Garry Reference Committee state that the role of the committee is to: Confirm the service requirements of the Loch Garry Flood Protection District. Define the levels of service to be provided based on the current infrastructure. Assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of the existing infrastructure at Loch Garry and the impact of any potential change to infrastructure. Review and recommend improvements...
Even though she’s the daughter of Cameron Lancaster, local sheep farmer, and grew up playing in a bushband Erin...
Even though she’s the daughter of Cameron Lancaster, local sheep farmer, and grew up playing in a bushband Erin Heycox thought she would never write a shearing song. That all changed during the floods of 2022. “We were on tour and I was on the phone to my Mum who was exasperated, ‘Your father can’t find any shearers. He’s over sixty and will have to shear a thousand sheep before the rains come’. As soon as I heard that...
Barwo Homestead update In the last update Barwo had a number of options to investigate. Barwo’s Committee of Management and...
Barwo Homestead update In the last update Barwo had a number of options to investigate. Barwo’s Committee of Management and the Working Group have been gathering information and talking to other providers as those options are explored. Becoming a Supported Residential Service was one of the options. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing provided plenty of information about running a Service. Expected income and expenses were calculated and showed a loss would be incurred even if the facility was...
Looking for something to do locally as the weather cools down? Why not jump in the car with the heater...
Looking for something to do locally as the weather cools down? Why not jump in the car with the heater on and visit the Picola silo art. A painting of the Superb Parrot! While you're out there pop across the road to the Picola Hotel for some lunch and a coffee! A little history on Picola and this project - Picola is a small farming community with a population of approximately 330 people, located in northern Victoria. As you enter...
This years Nathalia Show theme has been announced! The theme for the Show will be ‘Fun, Food & Family’. The Show...
This years Nathalia Show theme has been announced! The theme for the Show will be ‘Fun, Food & Family’. The Show will be held on Saturday 7th October. The Committee are hoping to have even more entertainment this year, as well as a wider variety of food trucks and stalls alongside all the usual family friendly favourites! If anyone has any contacts or suggestions for the day, please get in touch with the Show Committee. The Committee would especially love to hear...
The Loch Garry Reference Committee held its third meeting on Thursday 27 April. The committee was formed in January 2023,...
The Loch Garry Reference Committee held its third meeting on Thursday 27 April. The committee was formed in January 2023, to review the service requirements of the Loch Garry Flood Protection District infrastructure and its operating rules. The meeting included a site visit to the regulator at Loch Garry and the nearby levee breaches. At the meeting, the committee discussed revisions to the operating rules, which dictate when the regulator is operated by Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), and when Loch Garry...
On the plane to Afghanistan in 2009, Fred Smith wrote himself a kind of manifesto. Having just landed a job...
On the plane to Afghanistan in 2009, Fred Smith wrote himself a kind of manifesto. Having just landed a job as an Australian diplomat, he diarised ‘Write that you may see and see that you may write’. Staying true to the brief, Smith has written a lot about Afghanistan and its tenuous relationship with democracy, his observations as a diplomat inspiring him to pen songs such as ‘Live Like an Afghan’. Whilst diplomat and songwriter seem an unusual combination,...
Do you have a Community Event coming up? Would you like some extra promotion to help get more people interested...
Do you have a Community Event coming up? Would you like some extra promotion to help get more people interested in supporting your event? Nathalia Barmah Business & Tourism would love to hear about it. We can help you by promoting your event on our digital platform and social media channels! NBBT want to help the Nathalia and Barmah region to thrive by bringing community events and local businesses to more people, not only in our local region but anywhere...
Moira Community Achiever Awards Recognise Outstanding Contributions to the Community The Moira Community Achiever Awards were held on Thursday April...
Moira Community Achiever Awards Recognise Outstanding Contributions to the Community The Moira Community Achiever Awards were held on Thursday April 20th to recognise individuals, community groups, events, and projects that have made an exceptional contribution to the Moira Shire community. Over 150 guests attended the event, celebrating the shining stars in the community who have shown outstanding dedication and achievement. Philip Ross-Soden of Strathmerton was awarded the Star Achiever of the Year for his exceptional dedication to the community. With...