Nagambie Lakes Men's Shed - 10 Years Old

In March 2013 a very constructive and positive meeting was held in Nagambie to gauge if the men of the town and district would support a Men’s shed. They showed that interest.

A Steering committee was formed then and now it is 10 years on and many men have benefitted by working or being a part of this Shed.

The steering committee sought information on venues, membership fees, insurance and other relevant details for Men’s Shed to grow in Nagambie. “Men’s Sheds are infectious” quoted Gary Gray from the Shepparton Men’s Shed group at the public meeting held in Nagambie.

Gary’s wife said those words to him after Gary has assisted a few Men’s Sheds to get up and running. Gary was one of the guest speakers at the meeting called by the Nagambie Lakes Community House to see if local men would be interested in having a Men’s Shed in Nagambie.

He was able to speak on his own firsthand experience in forming the Shepparton Men’s shed and “Why should Nagambie have a Men’s Shed.”

His main message came across that a Men’s shed is vital to the wellbeing of men, especially those after they retire, are unemployed, feeling depressed, or without a purpose.

He said it was very important that a Men’s shed can help with the emotional, physical and mental health of a person and that the social side of the Shed is incredible and very supportive once it gets going.

They are also places where men an share a cuppa, a meal, enjoy one another’s company and bond with other guys.

That still applies today and the current members would like to see a few more fellas join them.

Mr King of the Shed said “Someone spread the rumour it was a booze up group. But with so much equipment around the shed that would be foolish to even consider that happening. The members who come along regularly are keen and interested in supporting one another and their community and helping out locals with projects and maintenance within the men’s abilities and skills.

From those humble beginnings 10 years ago, the Nagambie Shed has grown to a constructive group for local men. They for many years met at the Nagambie Scout hall then with shire support and lots of hard work establishing the building, equipment, and working together on 12 July 2017 they were officially welcomed into their Filson Street Shed. The Nagambie Shed also provides opportunities to learn new skills or teach ones from you’re their members own experience, and assist in the community with those skills.

In 2023 the men have undergone some community projects. They made wooden and metal spikes for the Golf Club, they collect cans from various venues and sell them to the scrapmonger from Lancaster as a fundraiser for the group.

They utilise their well constructed barbecue trailer at local events and will soon introduce hot dogs to their menu or Cowboy hot dogs. A frankfurter cooked on the bbq with onions.

They have recently made a vegetable garden in old mushroom boxes donated by the local mushroom farm.

For more information on the Nagambie Men’s shed. Contact John Sharley on 0438 097 708 or one of the members on the committee.

The men meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at their Filson St Shed. From 8am-noon.

Truckies and Farmers

A six per cent rise in truck taxes per year for each of the next three years will add 5.2 cents a litre to fuel costs. Australian farmers will be taxed for the biosecurity controls that need to be imposed on foreign importers. Why would any Australian government tax their own farmers, to pay for foreigners to bring their products into this country?

These increases in taxes will leave transport companies and producers no choice but to pass on the costs to you at the checkout adding further to the cost of living.

Our Regions

Regional spending has been pushed out to 2024 with grants programs announced in October not even opening for expressions of interest until July. The Shepparton Bypass and hundreds of other much needed and hard fought for projects in the $120 billion infrastructure pipeline over the next decade remain under review, and are at risk of being scrapped. I constantly meet with locals about the need for the Government to provide funds sooner rather than later for vital infrastructure projects. Each project would advance our region and funds must become available. Grassroots community organisations are also crying out for grants to apply for, to help with funding projects that bring communities together.

Roads

$250 million in new funding for roads across the country is a fraction of what is needed. After two wet years and major flooding our road network is a mess. You can’t drive anywhere without dodging potholes and dangerously deformed surfaces. Under this Budget our roads will get worse before they get better.

Regional Australia is responsible for a lot of the revenue including agricultural exports from this electorate and while this Labor Government happily pockets that revenue it fails to reinvest in the regions. We want Australians to do well, but at the moment we are being held back by a government with no economic plan for the future. We deserve better.

Have your say by visiting a survey station

Council has created survey stations in all our townships. We know the internet isn’t always the easiest way for people to engage so we’re working hard on trying new things.

We have survey stations in every township throughout the Shire. We urge you to drop in and share your advice, feedback and ideas. Survey stations can be found at:

Euroa Library

• Violet Town Library

• Avenel Library

• Strathbogie General Store

• Tablelands Community Centre

• Graytown Community Centre

• Longwood Post Office and General Store

• Nagambie Customer Service Centre

Have your say: Senior’s Week fun au or visit a survey station to complete a hard copy survey.

We’re keen to hear from our seniors on the activities they would like to attend during Victorian Senior’s Festival this year.

We’ve put some ideas on www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au – or you can visiting a survey station in your town – like art workshops, sports days and bus tours. But –if you have another idea let us know!

Head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.

Have your say: Awesome playgrounds and open spaces

We're calling on our community to inspire us with their ideas!

Council is now working on a Playground and Open Space Strategy and we want to know what you think makes a playground awesome? Have you seen a playground you love? Share it with us and tell us what you love about it?

The strategy will provide strategic direction on the future provision and upgrade of playgrounds and open spaces across Strathbogie Shire over the next 10 years. Feedback period on this stage of the community engagements closes at 5pm, June 15, 2023. Following this the draft strategy will be released for further community input.

Visit www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au, or drop a picture in a survey station.

Have your say: Tourism Project

As part of the Goulburn Region Tourism Partnership, Greater Shepparton, Mitchell Shire and Strathbogie Shire Councils are seeking community and industry input to create the Goulburn Region Destination Management Plan.

The plan will create a shared vision for supporting and growing the visitor economy of the region for the next five years. The plan is an important step to continue to support the recovery of the tourism sector and will provide partner Councils with a clear vision and ability to support the industry moving forward.

We are keen to hear feedback about what makes the Goulburn region’s tourism offering so unique, as well as how the industry can be strengthened and supported to grow into the future. Workshops and drop-in sessions have already been held in our municipality, but you can still have your say by heading to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

ARTBOX launches featuring Aimee McCartney

We’re excited to announce the launch of ARTBOX (which we can confirm did not flood) with the first exhibition featuring artist Aimee McCartney of Luruk-In.

Luruk-In is an Australian Aboriginal Art business, founded by proud Taungurung, Wotjobaluk, Wemba Wemba and Boon Wurrung woman Aimee McCartney.

ARTBOX will launch on Friday June 23, 2023 at 11am in Euroa. To book, visit https://events. humanitix.com/strathbogie-shire-councilartbox-launch. ARTBOX is being brought to Strathbogie Shire with Creative Victoria grant funding.

Municipal Monitor

Municipal Monitor Peter Stephenson has been appointed to Strathbogie Shire Council. In making the appointment, the Local Government Minster said she was responding to serious concerns about governance and conduct raised with her by Councillors, Council staff and independent members of Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.

The Terms of Reference and our FAQs can be found on our website at www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au, and the Mr Stephenson can be contacted by emailing municipal.monitor@ strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Work with us

We’re looking for talented people to join our team:

• Maternal & Child Health Nurse. $49.09 to $52.75 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Part Time permanent opportunity – up to 22 hours per week. Casual opportunities also available. Applications close 9am, 19 June 2023

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements

Tenders

The following tenders are now open at Strathbogie Shire Council:

• Detailed Design of Nagambie Streetscape (contract number 22/23-82). Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Community Engagement Consultancy (contract number 22/23-83 – panel of suppliers). We’re seeking the services of a qualified and experienced engagement consultant for various projects throughout our shire. Tenders will be received until 4pm on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Strathbogie Shire works within Procurement Best Practice guidelines. All questions MUST be directed in writing through the online portal. Tenders can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.