Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 21 May 2024
Published on 21 May 2024
Are you interested in becoming a councillor in local government?
Every four years, Loddon Shire residents and ratepayers vote to elect five Councillors to represent our community. The next will be for the 2024-2028 term, to be held via postal ballot this October, administered by the Victorian Electoral Commission.
If you are interested in becoming a local council candidate, you can access information and resources regarding nominations, eligibility, relevant training opportunities and more by visiting Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Council/Council-elections.
Loddon Inclusive Communities Plan
Council is currently developing an Inclusive Communities Plan, which will include recommendations and actions to help Loddon Shire become a more inclusive place.
Inclusive communities enable everyone to access the information, opportunities, services and goods they need to live healthy, connected and fulfilling lives at every stage.
It is important that the plan is informed by your voice to reflect the community’s experiences, ideas and aspirations.
Come along to our listening post!
- Friday 24 May 2024
- 10:00-11:30am
- Wedderburn Biggest Morning Tea
- Jacka Park – 67 Calder Highway, Wedderburn
- https://shorturl.at/beJNZ
Alternatively, you can pick up a copy of the survey from the above venue or go to https://connect.loddon.vic.gov.au/loddon-inclusive-communities-plan
Best Wool/Best Lamb and Better Beef Conference
Early bird tickets for the Best Wool/Best Lamb and Better Beef Conference, to be held at The Good Shed in Ballarat on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 June, are on sale now.
Agriculture Victoria Senior Specialist, Lyndon Kubeil, said this was the first time since 2019 the two conferences would be held together and in the new location of Ballarat.
"We are holding everything under the one roof this year - the sheep and the beef industry conferences, the dinner and the trade displays will all be at The Goods Shed, an exciting new venue near Ballarat Railway Station," Mr Kubeil said.
Early bird tickets are available until Friday 31 May 2024 (or until sold out).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1211584#:~:text=BestWool%2FBestLamb%20and%20BetterBeef%20Conferences%20and%20Dinner%202024,-Register%20now&text=The%20Agriculture%20Victoria%202024%20BestWool,June%20and%20Thursday%2020%20June.
Password strength tester
The Victorian Government has launched a campaign to encourage Victorians to test their password and stay safe online.
The campaign is all about improving your password hygiene so that you can better protect yourself and your information online from cybercriminals.
The campaign, Will your password pass the test of time?, illustrates how a strong password can take cyber criminals centuries to hack.
I encourage you all to head online to:
Upcoming Council meeting
Council’s May Meeting will be held Tuesday 28 May at 3pm in the Loddon Shire Council Chambers, located behind the Wedderburn Council Office.
You can also watch the Council meeting live via Council’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LoddonShire
Some of the items on the agenda include Loddon Planning Scheme Review 2023, an update on the progress of the Annual Infrastructure Program 2023/24 and Flood Restoration program, Quarterly Activity reports, the Finance Report for the quarter, and more.
To view the May Council Meeting agenda, visit www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Agendas-and-minutes/Agendas-and-minutes-2024 from Thursday 24 May.