Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 19 December 2024
Published on 19 December 2024
Shop Loddon Campaign and support local
The Loddon Shire Council’s Economic Development team, with support from the Loddon Herald, has launched the Shop Loddon campaign. This campaign aims to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses and retailers this summer by spending locally where possible.
By choosing to shop locally, you help support local families and communities, ensuring that every dollar spent in the shire is an investment in the region’s future.
When you shop at any participating business in the Loddon Shire, you become eligible for a chance to win one of five $100 gift vouchers to use at store of your choice within the shire. Additionally, one lucky participating business will win a marketing package to the value of $2,000
For more information, visit https://shoploddon.com.au/
Australia Day 2025
Australia Day 2025 celebrations will take place across our Shire with towns and communities hosting events. Planned festivities include sausage sizzles and free entry to Council’s swimming pools.
Australia Day Awards will be presented which celebrate the achievements and contributions made by outstanding members of our community.
To find out more, including details of Australia Day events in Loddon Shire, visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Ceremonies/Australia-Day
Please also check Council’s Facebook page closer to the day.
2025 Council Meeting schedule
Council Meeting dates for 2025 were determined at the November 2024 Council Meeting.
Tuesday 28 January 2025
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Council Meetings are currently being held at the Loddon Shire Council Chambers, located behind the Wedderburn Council Offices, Peters Street. For links and up-to-date details, check the Council Meeting Agenda closer to the meeting date. Visit Agendas and minutes - 2024.
Council also offers live stream and on-demand access to Council Meetings, enabling matters of the public to view proceedings via the Internet as an alternative to attending in person.
Christmas/New Year closure
Council’s administrative centre will close from midday Tuesday 24 December 2024 and re-open at 8.15am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Minimum staffing levels will be maintained across the Christmas/New Year period to attend emergency callouts.
Kerbside collections scheduled for Christmas Day (Wednesday 25 December) will instead take place on Saturday 28 December.
Kerbside collections scheduled for New Year’s Day (Wednesday 1 January) will instead take place on Saturday 4 January.
All other collections will continue as normal.
All waste facilities across the Shire will be closed on public holidays.
Kindergartens will close from Friday 20 December and re-open on Tuesday 28 January 2025.
The Loddon Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Christmas Day but is otherwise open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm and from 10am to 2pm on public holidays (times may vary slightly). For enquiries phone (03) 5494 3489 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au
For a full list of Library Agencies' Christmas and New Year opening hours, please visit the Goldfields Libraries website: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/christmashours
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As the school year comes to an end, I want to take a moment to congratulate all our school leavers. This is a significant milestone in your lives and I hope that the results you receive open up opportunities and pathways for your future endeavours. Be proud of all your achievements and may the year ahead be filled with many adventures and successes along the way.
Finally, as this is the final column for 2024, on behalf of Council, I wish all our residents and businesses a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I look forward to continuing to work with our community for another successful and vibrant 2025.