National Police Remembrance Day

Today is National Police Remembrance Day.
On this day we honour the men and women who have given their lives while serving their community. #NPRD19
Details for services across the state can be found at http://bit.ly/2o9xf9O

Priority roads to be sealed

Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed priority roads to be sealed under the $150 million Federal Government funded road program announced by Tony Smith MP earlier this year.
At the top of the list:
. Cavanagh Road, Millgrove (Westley Road to Moore Crescent)** Outside the Millwarra Primary School campus.
. Moore Crescent, Millgrove (South of Cavanagh Road)** to the Millgrove Recreation Reserve.
** These two roads will be wholly funded by the Federal Government funding, as the roads primarily will benefit local schools, preschools and community facilities.
Over many years I have strongly advocated for these two roads to be sealed and I'm so pleased it is now going to happen. A big thank you to the local Millgrove community for your continued support for this wonderful outcome.
Check out the full details of the program and the 10 year priority list @
https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Priority-roads-confirm…
#millgroveresidentsactiongroup

YREC Open Day.

Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre OPEN DAY @ Warburton.
Sat 12 Oct 12pm-2pm
What is YREC?
What is a Business Incubator?
http://www.yrec.com.au/
21 Woods Point Rd Warburton.
Ph: 5966 9077
email yrec@bigpond.com
Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business CEDA - Warburton Valley

NSW Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Return and Earn

I was pleased to be part of the Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA) Delegation - NSW Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Return and Earn last Friday 13th September.
Key presentations:
NSW Government:
Baharak Sahebekhtiari, Director, Contract Management and Network Operations, CDS.
Rhonda Hobson, Manager, Programs and Strategic Relationships, CDS.


TOMRA Cleanaway:
James Dorney CEO
Key learnings:
• No Cost to Government, State or Local.
• A CDS will remove a waste stream from our collection, giving a cost reduction.
• Increase employment across the State.
• Great opportunities for the creation of social enterprises.
• Return and Earn has been very successful to date.
• After first year, price increases due to the CDS reflect a workably competitive market.
• State of the art technology across the whole process.
• Biggest hurdle in Victoria will be the State Government to introduce the CDS legislation and the contractual agreements.
My Recommendation to Council:
Council give consideration and support for the introduction of a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) for Victoria.
Officers to prepare a report to Council Forum to lobby the State Government for a CDS for Victoria in line with NSW’s Return and Earn.
https://returnandearn.org.au
Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business Agribusiness Yarra Valley

Voices Of Women

Thursday evening it was my pleasure to attend the Voices Of Women meeting at Woori Yallock, ensuring women's voices are heard. Great Q&A, thank you so much for inviting me along.
Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business
#voicesofwomen
#womeninlocalgovernment
#VoW #womenleadingchange

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 10/09 7pm at Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Anderson Street, Lilydale.
Members of the public are more than welcome to attend.
Items for resolution. .........
. Lilydale Place Plan.
. Submission to the Planning Scheme Amendment to Remove Level Crossings at Lilydale and Mooroolbark.
. CT5885 Provision of Property Maintenance Services.
. CT5933 Provision of Food Services.
. 2019/2020 Growing Suburbs Fund.
. Federal Government Road Construction Funding Initiative and Addendum to Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy for Infrastructure improvements.
. EOI5902 Sports Courts and Associated Infrastructure.
Specialists Panel.
. EOI5903 Sports and Open Space Lighting Specialists Panel.
Also:
. Items raised through the Chair
. Reports from delegates
Agenda: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/Minutes-and-agendas

Yarra Junction Primary School celebrates 125 years of excellence.

Step Back In Time. ...... 1st December 2019.
Yarra Junction Primary School celebrates 125 years of excellence.
Yarra Junction Lives

Warburton Business & Investment Forum

Join Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Cr Tony Stevenson - YRC and CEO Tammi Rose along with the Victorian Small Business Commission Commissioner, Judy O’Connell to hear first hand about:
. update the small business community on major investment projects occurring across the municipality such as the Warburton Mountain Bike Hub;
. promote Yarra Ranges Council’s commitment to becoming a Small Business Friendly Council
. encourage businesses to take advantage of Council’s subsidised Business Acceleration Program in partnership with the Victorian Government
. provide businesses with direct access to partners and Council officers across who may touch business or wish to influence business behaviour.
For more information and to register go to:
https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Activities/Events/Business-Investment-Forum?fbclid=IwAR2MoUd2kx8uF_s1wjdKVOSrrwzrVt_c7nnnnXT8ioXzl_nW6gtpNlmBB6U
Cire Services Incorporated Yarra Ranges Business CEDA - Warburton Valley Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches

Eagles & Towners go Head to Head in Preliminary Final.

It is going to be a big AFL OUTER EAST 'Community Bank' Football & Netball Preliminary Final on Saturday, best of luck to The Eagles & The Towners. ..... A must see game @ Monbulk
The Yarra Junction Eagles Powelltown Football Netball Club Yarra Ranges Council Little Yarra Valley Neighbourhood Yarra Junction Lives Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches Bendigo Bank

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 10/09 7pm at Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Anderson Street, Lilydale.
Members of the public are more than welcome to attend.
Items for resolution. .........
. Climate Action Initiatives - Interim Report.
. Planning Application YR-2018/1018 - 9 Fernbank Court, Kilsyth.
. Election Period Policy.
. Discontinuance and Transfer part Earle Street Launching Place.
. 2019/2020 Growing Suburbs Fund.
. Delegation to Enter Contractual Arrangements for Electricity (Small Market) and Natural Gas (Large and Small Markets).
. Climate Emergency - Cr Mike Clarke.
Also:
. Items raised through the Chair
. Reports from delegates
Agenda: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/Minutes-and-agendas

Ag Industry - Have Your Say. ....

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture are enhancing Australia’s traceability arrangements across animal, plant and food industries. The Department says this will help with managing pest and disease outbreaks, food safety, trade and market access requirements, and address increasing consumer interest in product sustainability, ethics and providence.
The Government wants to know:
• how the proposed changes will affect your specific industry?
• how we can minimise disruptions, including integrating with existing or planned systems?
• how to improve system compliance
• what points in the supply chain need a property identifier?
Follow this link to have your say -https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/property-id-reforms?fbclid=IwAR0jtfncqhYyZi3JwXTxmVrjNJuHEQgAAZO-hoSx4IqHYVtlJNP5HQ_Tl9k
Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business Agribusiness Yarra ValleyAgriculture Victoria Victorian AgriBusiness Summit Agribusiness Gippsland

Reefton Storytime

The Reefton/McMahons Creek Community welcome Storytime 11.30-12.30pm with Sharni from Eastern Regional Libraries at the Reefton Hotel McMahons Creek Boardroom. Bring books to return and there will be some to borrow. Naomi from Linking Families Service YRC also there to meet families and provide whats on and how to find service information. Morning tea provided.
Yarra Ranges Council Eastern Regional Libraries Reefton/McMahons Creek Community Linking Learning Yarra Ranges

'Don't Judge a Book by its Cover'

At the 'Don't Judge a Book by its Cover': Weight Stigma, Health & the Weight Inclusive Approach in Action Symposium. 
The Upper Yarra Body Image Group presented a morning of thought provoking presentations and conversations about the benefits of the Weight Inclusive Approach to public health policy, practice and outcomes.
Dr Jenny Conway presented a great overview of services and challenges of eating disorders in our region.
A big thank you to Louise Wigg and the Upper Yarra Body Image Group..
Sponsored by Yarra Ranges Council & Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branches. — with Cr Tony Stevenson - YRC at Box Hill Institute Lilydale Lakeside.