Gifts

Seeking community members for Audit and Risk Committee

Would you like to contribute to your local community using your experience in financial management, risk management, audit and financial control, governance and legal to provide advice and recommendations to Council? Express your interest if you would like to join as an independent member of Council’s Audit and Risk Committee. The committee is made up of three independent members and two Councillors. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 4 October.

For more information or to apply, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/jobs Stay safe during ongoing storm clean-up operations

Council cautions residents to stay safe during any ongoing clean-up activities. Private land owners who are not physically capable, or do not have training or experience in the use of chainsaws and other machinery are urged to seek advice or assistance from neighbours, professional contractors, Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) or Council. We are working closely with BRV to prioritise advice, support services and assistance for older and more vulnerable members of the community.

For information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/storm-recovery Small business mentoring opportunities

Businesses are invited to book a free mentoring session with the Small Business Bus later this month. Coping with changes brought about by the COVID-19 situation? Looking to start a small business and not sure how to go about it? This is the perfect opportunity to get some advice. The bus will be visiting four locations across the shire. Bookings are essential. Sessions will be held Monday 27 to Thursday 30 September.

For more information go to mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events

Have your say

Share your feedback on projects we are currently working on. • Community Vision, Council Plan and Financial Plan (closes 23 September) • Disability Action Plan 2021-2025 (closes 28 September) • Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025 (closes 28 September) • Future management model options for Stanley Park, Mount Macedon (closes 28 September) • Barringo Road/Hamilton Road intersection upgrade (closes 30 September) • Domestic Animal Management Plan (closes 18 October)

For more information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.

Employment

Closing 27 September:

• Village Hub Project Officer, temporary part time • Business Support Officer, temporary part time • Business Support Officer, temporary full time • Community Connection Worker, part time • Project Administration Support Officer, full time

For more information or to apply, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/jobs

Meet Meet our our newnew commander commander

Macedon Ranges area commander Tom Ebinger.

Drugs, firearms, road policing, youth engagement and COVID response are areas of focus for Macedon Ranges’ new police area commander Inspector Tom Ebinger.

He began in the role in July, marking his first regional post in a policing career that spans 34 years.

“I come to this role with a bit of experience behind me and hopefully I can use that to benefit the community,” he told the Express.

“The sense of community here is really important. My first observations are that the community wants to feel connected with police and that’s a priority of mine – that we’re accessible and visible.”

Insp Ebinger said he was eager to work with community agencies and schools to improve youth engagement.

He said other focus areas were crime around drugs and firearms, road policing in relation to road trauma and enforcing COVID restrictions.

“We’re on the fringe of regional and metropolitan, so there’s an increased police presence. As much as you’ve got the Macedon Ranges police in the area, we’re also getting support from metropolitan police to ensure that people are complying with the COVID restrictions,” he said. “I think that we’ve got to a point where people are aware. So education now is moving more towards enforcement around blatant and clear breaches. “The majority of people do the right thing but we still are getting those that are flouting rules and we’re taking action against those that choose to run the gauntlet.” Previously posted at Darebin, Insp Ebinger described his move to the area as serendipitous after exploring the region with his wife. “Opportunity arose and I didn’t hesitate to jump at it,” he said. “I feel very fortunate. My first impressions have been really positive and that the community is just fantastic.” The Macedon Ranges Police Service area includes eight police stations and 90 police officers, and support staff. Insp Ebinger encouraged Macedon Ranges residents to engage with local police to improve community safety. “I am making myself accessible. I want to let people know I’m here, I’m approachable and I’m happy to catch up,” he said. “Policing for me is about the community. The community is our priority and we want to provide a service that delivers on community safety.”

Events

KTH Kids Electronic Music Adventure - online

While the in-person Electronic Music Adventure school holiday workshop has had to be rescheduled, host artist Aimee Chapman has put together some creative ideas for how kids can get musical at home during the September school holidays.

Go to mrsc.vic.gov.au/KTH-kids-adventure Events updates

At the time of going to print, several Council events have been cancelled or postponed due to the most recent COVID-19 lockdown.

Please visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/events or call 5422 0333 for more information.

Council Meetings

Agendas are available online from 5pm on the Friday before the meeting.

Scheduled Council Meeting

Wednesday 22 September, 7pm, Online

Planning Delegated Committee Meeting

Wednesday 13 October, 7pm, Online For more information on the upcoming Planning Delegated Committee meeting call 5421 9694.

Watch meetings live and see past recordings at mrsc.vic.gov.au/livestream

Service and Administration Centres

Kyneton

129 Mollison Street

Gisborne

40 Robertson Street

Romsey

96-100 Main Street

Woodend

Cnr High and Forest streets

KN259761/L