Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 17 May
Published on 17 May 2022
Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey
A reminder that Victoria Police are currently holding a community sentiment survey and would like to hear from the community, including in the Loddon Shire.
Through this survey, you will have a voice in Victoria Police’s service delivery. Your responses will help Victoria Police target its work to your needs.
The survey, which is open until Tuesday 31 May, is available here.
If you live, work or socialise in Loddon Shire, please complete the survey. If you spend time in different areas of Victoria, please consider completing the survey for each area, and tell your family and friends about the survey so that they can contribute.
Loddon Local Safety Committee – expression of interest
Victoria Police, in partnership with Loddon stakeholders, are establishing a Loddon Local Safety Committee (LSC) and are looking for a community representative to be part of the committee.
The purpose of the Loddon LSC is to coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders and make genuine and lasting change on areas of community safety and perceptions of safety. It will provide local community oversight, input and support for the Neighbourhood Policing Model.
The community representative will have strong community networks and linkages, and an interest in creating safer communities across Loddon Shire.
More information, including key selection criteria and the expression of interest form, is available from Council's website.
Expressions of interest close 31 May 2022.
Loddon Valley Arts Trail expressions of interest
The first official Loddon Valley Arts Trail will be launching in 2022 on 22 to 23 October.
The Loddon Shire is currently accepting expressions of interest from across the Loddon Valley from both local artists and venues that are willing to host artists.
Expressions of interest close at 5pm 30 June 2022. To submit an expression of interest visit the website.
For more information contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 1257 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au
BCG Young Farmer Network – registrations open
Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) is calling for young farmers to register to become a member of the newly-established BCG Young Farmer Network.
The network will bring young farmers together to socialise, improve their farming knowledge and create and strengthen their professional networks.
The first meeting is to start post sowing 2022, register BCG’s Young Farmer Network by calling (03) 5492 2787 or emailing info@bcg.org.au
For more information visit the BCG website.
Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance will be bringing its fourth travelling exhibition Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict to the Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall from Friday 20 May to Sunday 26 June.
The exhibition explores the impacts of global and civil conflict in changing lives and shaping contemporary Australia.
The exhibition will open at 6pm on 20 May with a floor talk and early viewing at 5pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend the preview and opening. To help with catering numbers, please RSVP by calling 03 5455 7129, emailing pyramidhillpress@gmail.com or by calling in to the Pyramid Hill Neighborhood House.
For more information regarding the Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict exhibition, please call the number above or email pyramidhillpress@gmail.com
Another great weekend of local sporting events
It was fantastic to see another great weekend of local sport right across Loddon Shire – including crowds of locals getting out there and supporting their teams.
I’d again like to recognise and thank all those behind the scenes who put in many volunteer hours to ensure our local competitions continue to thrive.
Having mentioned behind the scenes work, I’d also like to congratulate those behind the Active Farmers organisation, which continues to provide regular fitness opportunities and events in our region.
This includes the Active Farmers Run for Resilience event held at Bridgewater on Sunday (15 May), which saw hundreds of people take part.
To find out more about Active Farmers and their upcoming events visit their website.
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 Bendigo Exhibition Centre on Thursday 16 June, are on sale now.
The conference will highlight industry research and developments that can be applied on-farm, and will feature three keynote speakers and 12 specialised speakers/demonstrations.
Early bird tickets are available until 31 May (or until sold out).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event website.