HIDDEN ART PROJECT












Monbulk residents can explore their creativity by making art from things old and new to be hidden in the main street as part of a community art project.

“Hidden”, presented by the Monbulk Arts Project, is a joint effort of Council and the Monbulk Business Network.

Project coordinator Jenny Watson said it involved an opportunity for people to make art for the street, then hide it on the walls of Monbulk.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to put our stamp on Monbulk and to have a great time doing it,” she said.

“I would encourage everyone to have a go and register their interest.”

The project follows the streetscape project that has rejuvenated the shopping district last year.

Councillor Jason Callanan said the project would help bring community ownership to the streetscape.

“Not only can they enjoy the end product but also the process of creating the artwork along the way,” he said.

The project will include free workshops for community groups or school classes to be held between June 23 and July 3.

The Monbulk Arts Project group is calling for expressions of interest for the workshops which can be held at their own venues or the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre.

The two-hour workshops can include Mandala painting, crochet, collage, natural dyeing, illustration, stencil spray art, felting, studio time, guided artistic tours of Monbulk.

Expressions of interest in art workshops can be made to Jenny Watson from the Monbulk Business Network on 9756 7566 or John Coleman on 9014 9733.

The project will be launched with a sausage sizzle at Monbulk Hub on Sunday 23 June from 12-2pm.

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Yarra Ranges Best in the World!









Congratulations to Flemmings and Phillip Johnson Landscapes for winning "Best in Show" at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show. They also received the first ever completely unanimous decision by the judges in the show's 100-year history. The award winning finished design took more than 2 weeks and 2500 man-hours to build, the also used 38 tonnes of tools, equipment , materials and plants sourced both locally and abroad.

Yarra Ranges is proud to see our own businesses prosper on the international stage! For more information I encourage you to visit www.flemmings.com.au/chelsea2013

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Draft Budget, Council Plan & Capital Expenditure out for consultation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14 May 2013 Yarra Ranges Council (‘Council’) resolved that the Proposed Council Plan 2013-17 and Proposed Budget 2013-14 presented to that meeting be received and advertised for public comment. These documents outline the strategic direction and key activities that will be undertaken by Council and how the activities will be funded. A copy of the Proposed Budget 2013-14 and Council Plan 2013-17 is available on this page and at Council Community Links in Lilydale, Monbulk, Upwey, Healesville and Yarra Junction.

Any person wishing to mThursday 13 June 2013. Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 105, Lilydale, 3140 or to mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Submissions will be considered by the Council in accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989.
ake a written submission on the Proposed Council Plan or Proposed Budget must do so prior to 5pm on

A person may request to be heard before the Council in support of their written submission or be represented by a person acting on their behalf. Submissions will be considered at the Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 at 6.30pm at the Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale. Anyone wishing to speak at this meeting must advise Council as part of their written submission. A Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 25 June 2013 at 7.45pm at the Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale to consider the adoption of the Council Plan 2013-17 and Budget 2013-14.

Any person requiring further information concerning the Council Plan or Budget should contact Wayne Jack, Director Corporate Services at w.jack@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or (03) 9294 6454.

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FSPL rebalanced - A major win for Victorian farmers


 
 
 
THE Victorian Government has listened and delivered for the state's farmers by rebalancing the fire services property levy.
"We've been calling for the levy to be cut from the 52 cents/$1000 of CIV (capital improved value), first proposed last August, to a fairer rate," VFF President Peter Tuohey said.
"That's exactly what the Premier and Treasurer have delivered by announcing a farm rate of 31 cents/$1000. The VFF thanks Dr Napthine and Mr O'Brien."
"We've been working for the past eight months, urging the government to rebalance the proposed 52 cent rate, arguing it was unfair, when townspeople were paying 12 cents on every $1000 their property was worth."
As it stands farmers will pay a fixed FSPL of $200, plus 31 cents on every $1000 of their properties' CIV.
"We did call for the rates for households and farms to be the same at 20c/$1000 of CIV. What the government has delivered is a significant compromise, which will see a lot of farmers better off under the new property-based charge.
"We congratulate the government on taking on one of the toughest reforms in politics. Replacing the current fires services levy on insurance premiums with a property based charge.
"It means everyone who owns property will now contribute to the cost of running the state's fire services, not just those who fully insure."
"The VFF has spent the past 15 years arguing past governments to deliver this reform, using a fair and equitable model. We thank the Napthine Government for stepping up to the mark, listening and delivering for rural people," Mr Tuohey said.

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I'm still here!






Contrary to recent media reports about me going on leave for 3 months, I can assure you that this is untrue and will be getting on with business for the Chandler Ward constituents!

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