Seymour News

There’s more to palliative care than you might think

Two Seymour Health nurses have joined the campaign to help create awareness and education about the importance of palliative care. Palliative Care Victoria aims to celebrate palliative care workers with the ‘Palliative care, it’s more...

David Rak

6 hours ago

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Shires attract state government funding to connect workers to jobs

Employment opportunities across Mitchell and Strathbogie shires have been bolstered thanks to the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative which will see a range of recovery roles supported for six months. Mitchell Shire Council...

David Rak

29 May 2020

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Mitchell Shire Council supports COVID-19 recovery package

Mitchell Shire Council has supported a recovery package that will help assist residents and businesses during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the breakout of COVID-19, the council has been evaluating delivery of frontline services...

David Rak

29 May 2020

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Mitchell Shire Council supports COVID-19 recovery package

David Rak

29 May 2020

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Locals urged to not eat wild mushrooms

Strathbogie Shire residents are being warned not to eat mushrooms that have been appearing in gardens around Victoria for fear they could be the poisonous Death Cap or Yellow-staining mushrooms. The recent heavy rain throughout the state has seen an...

David Rak

29 May 2020

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Ceramicist adapting work for clay-loving community

There have been quite a few changes for Tallarook ceramicist Sandra Bowkett since the pandemic hit. Usually she would be supplying a steady stream of kiln-fired clay to places such as Shepparton Art Museum and Crafts Victoria or running workshops...

David Rak

29 May 2020

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Inland rail grants now available

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is inviting community groups and organisations to apply for round six of the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program. Inland Rail director of engagement, environment and property Rebecc...

David Rak

28 May 2020

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Former Seymour student helping in fight against COVID-19

Former Seymour College student Corey Smith is helping in the fight against COVID-19.

David Rak

27 May 2020

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Slow down when passing emergency vehicles

Local police have warned drivers to slow down when passing emergency services or they will be fined. While passing emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights, motorists must slow to 40 km/h – a rule that was introduced almost three...

David Rak

26 May 2020

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Aboriginal artefacts found in Graytown offer window to the past

The discovery of rare Aboriginal artefacts on her property has prompted Strathbogie Shire mayor Amanda McLaren to make other landowners mindful of their responsibility to cultural heritage.

David Rak

26 May 2020

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Division one lottery winner sold in Seymour

Twenty Victorian lottery players have had a weekend to remember after their group syndicate entry scored them a division one prize of more than $1.2 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw. The group syndicate entry was one of four division one...

David Rak

26 May 2020

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Health screening device installed at Nagambie HealthCare

Melbourne-based technology solution provider Elenium Automation has implemented a multifunctional health screening device for COVID-19 and other potential illnesses with Nagambie HealthCare.

David Rak

25 May 2020

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Electric car chargers installed in Avenel

An electric vehicle charging station has been installed at the Caltex Service Centre on Jones St, Avenel. The power utility is scheduled to go live in early June. Each of the ultra-fast chargers can deliver 350kW of power. That means each charger...

David Rak

25 May 2020

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Have your say on Strathbogie Shire Council’s draft budget

Strathbogie Shire residents are being encouraged to attend an online feedback session to have their say on the 2020-21 draft budget.

David Rak

21 May 2020

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Rotary continues despite challenges

The Rotary Club of Seymour is continuing its support of the community despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The club is involved in several initiatives to support the community during a challenging time. We have joined with O’Keefe’s IG...

David Rak

21 May 2020

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Strathbogie Shire initiatives to support local business

Initiatives to help Strathbogie Shire businesses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic are helping to ease the financial burden. Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren said the initiatives were recognition that drought, fires, storms and the...

David Rak

21 May 2020

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Local Lions are still serving the community

The Lions Club of Seymour Goulburn was formed in 1992. Since then, it has donated many hours and many thousands of dollars to the Seymour community. Some of the projects the club does on a regular basis include Lions Link, Driver Reviver, emergency...

David Rak

21 May 2020

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Local standpipes to be upgraded

Two water standpipes will be upgraded as a priority to support water infrastructure in Mitchell Shire. Council currently provides non-potable water from 11 standpipes and bores located throughout the municipality. Historically, these water bores...

David Rak

21 May 2020

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Immunisations in Strathbogie Shire

Strathbogie Shire immunisations will take place today in new venues to cater for social distancing requirements. Appointments are required for the clinics, which will be held at Euroa Community Cinema from 10 am to 11 am, Nagambie...

David Rak

21 May 2020