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Wild Dog Local Area Control Plan 2009 Wild Dog Management – Together We Can Do It!
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Alexandra Wild Dog Local Area Control Plan 2009 Wild Dog Management – Together we can do it! Message from the North East Wild Dog Management Wild Dog Control Techniques Group (NEWDMG) The NEWDMG encourages landholders to utilise an The NEWDMGs charter is to undertake the development of integrated approach to wild dog management. Each LACP is wild dog Local Area Control Plans (LACPs) with community, based on best practice management methods incorporating Department of Primary Industry (DPI) wild dog control staff trapping, baiting, shooting and exclusion fencing. and public land managers including the Department of Advice for the Sustainability and Environment, and Parks Victoria. construction and The NEWDMG recognises and supports all private land maintenance of wild dog managers carrying out integrated control for wild dogs exclusion fences can be including cooperative baiting, wild dog exclusion fencing, provided by DPI wild trapping, shooting and stock management. dog control staff. This document outlines the collaborative control approach for wild dog management in the Alexandra area. The Report Wild Dog Activity to your local DPI proactive works program is detailed on the map and the Senior Wild Dog Controller process for initiating reactive control work is described in the DPI Request for Assistance (RFA) process. DPI Request for assistance (RFA) Process LACPs are dynamic to allow for changing circumstances and If you have experienced stock losses, stock attack, seen or heard wild will be reviewed on an annual basis. dogs and require assistance, follow the steps below: I encourage communities to use the NEWDMG as their link Contact the Senior Wild Dog Controller to Government by participating in LACPs for an For your area improved/better outcome in wild dog control. -
Taking Control Spring 2020 Newsletter
Spring 2020 Taking Control Support, information and resources for individuals and communities impacted by wild dogs Above: Wild dog exclusion fencing contructed with Bushfire Recovery Funding. Inset: Combined Bushfire Recovery Fund and DeFence fencing across eastern Victoria. Source: DELWP. Bushfire recovery aids wild dog control Significantly, more than half of the BRF fencing The Community Wild Dog Control comprises Wild Dog Exclusion Fencing (WDEF), bringing Coordinators and members of the the total amount of publicly-funded WDEF erected in both regions in 2019-20 to 516km. (Seventy-five km of Wild Dog Program have been WDEF was constructed under the DeFence Project, helping farmers replace fences which was funded by the Commonwealth Government’s lost in the 2019-20 bushfires, Communities Combating Pests and Weed Impacts strengthening wild dog control in During Drought Program (see page 4).) These stretches of WDEF (see image above) are helping the process. farmers protect livestock from the threat of wild dog predation which can increase after bushfire. The Community Wild Dog Coordinators (CWDCCs) and members of the Wild Dog Program (WDP) have helped Further assistance is being offered by the WDP which farmers access funding under the Victorian has secured funding under Work for Victoria to hire an Government’s Bushfire Recovery Fencing (BRF) program. additional four Wild Dog Controllers (WDCs) for the next few months. Almost every application has been processed, resulting in the construction of 584km of new fencing in Gippsland and 277km in the Hume. delwp.vic.gov.au Spring 2020 Above: CWDCCs, Lucy-Anne Cobby, Brian Dowley and Mick Freeman. -
Towong Shire Tourism Strategy 2010-2013
To develop a high quality touring experience that capitalises on the natural assets, vibrant cultural and festival activities that support a sustainable and liveable community. The Towong Shire in North East Victoria is home to the Man The Strategy is built on the concept of ‘Experiencing the from Snowy River legend and the untamed headwaters of Thundering Hooves on a High Country Adventure’ which the mighty Murray River. A destination blessed with natural embraces the spirit of the Man from Snowy River story as a beauty and the authentic charm of high country Australia. key theme in the positioning of the Towong Shire as part of Its villages, characters, and lifestyle are the essence of the Victoria’s High Country. Bringing the essence, not just the rugged Australia depicted in Banyo Patterson’s poem of historical context, of the Man From Snowy River story the 1890. Towong Shire can inspire travellers of today looking for a little adventure in the wild high country. As a destination, the products and experiences of Towong are in the early stages of the tourism lifecycle, the region The Strategy aims to guide Towong’s tourism stakeholders retains a charm and warmth that remind us of a time when life was less complicated. The stresses of modern life has no to develop a high quality touring experience that place in this vast inspiring landscape, in the pure waters of capitalises on the natural assets, vibrant cultural the untamed Murray, in the picturesque valleys and hamlets that give Towong its unique character. and festival activities that support a sustainable and liveable community. -
Community Newsletter Talmalmo Avoca Station Fire Advice for the Upper Murray Community
Community Newsletter Talmalmo Avoca Station Fire Advice for the Upper Murray Community Tuesday 31 December 2019 Situation crew will be deployed to examine infrastructure and ascertain This fire was ignited by lightning in steep forested terrain in any damage but can only do so when the fire has passed, NSW on Sunday 29 December in the Green Valley area access to site is available and when it is safe to do so. What we don’t know. The severe fire weather yesterday and overnight saw the fire There have been property and stock losses in the areas spot into Victoria over the Murray River into the Mt Alfred impacted by fires but it is too early to be specific. The focus area. The fire has increased significantly in size overnight is on the going fires and protecting the community. Rapid with a convective column (a vertical column of heat, smoke, Impact Assessment teams have arrived in the area. ash and burning embers) (6km) and spotting ahead of the Assessments will be undertaken on the ground over the main front. coming days. This is a large and damaging fire that has caused significant We understand that it is stressful to not know what is community damage and is still a very active fire This fire is happening. We are absolutely prioritising people returning to currently approx 100,000 ha. There are over 250 fire crew their properties once the threat of fire has passed and it is and support staff working on this fire. safe to do so. It had a run of nearly 40 kms overnight. -
Our Local Heroes
Corryong Courier Circulating throughout WALWA, KHANCOBAN, CUDGEWA and CORRYONG DISTRICTS Published by Moscol Group P/L ABN 23 154 875 573. Print Post Approval No. 100002892. Address: 1/41 Hanson St, Corryong, 3707 / PO Box 32, Corryong, 3707. Ph: (02) 6076 1045 Website: www.corryongcourier.com.au. E-mail: editorial: [email protected] / adverts: [email protected] Single copy $1.50 (GST inc.) / $115.00 p.a. posted (GST inc.) / $74.99 p.a. online (GST inc.) INC THURSDAY JANUARY 28, 2021 $1.50 OUR LOCAL HEROES 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Corryong Citizens of the Year, Fay Whitehead (left) and Pastor Carol Allen. The Towong Shire and the Memorial Hall in and thank the amazing Council, in partnership Walwa on Tuesday. people who have made a with local community Towong mayor, Cr significant contribution Corryong Newsagency groups, has recognised the David Wortmann said the to the Towong Shire achievements of people events were a welcome community,” he said. 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG who have contributed opportunity to come “I’d like to particularly Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 to the Upper Murray together and celebrate call out the stories of Email: [email protected] community at Australia as a community after a bravery and selflessness Day breakfasts and challenging 2020. during last summer’s ceremonies at the Lions “These awards give bushfires and throughout Youth Hall in Corryong us a chance to recognise our ongoing recovery, I can’t thank you enough for your unwavering support for our community. -
NOT HAPPY DAN! Pressure Is Mounting Covid-19 Is Below Five Per Step of His Roadmap for up to Five People Will Playgrounds in Regional on Victorian Premier, Day
Corryong Courier Circulating throughout WALWA, KHANCOBAN, CUDGEWA and CORRYONG DISTRICTS Published by Moscol Group P/L ABN 23 154 875 573. Print Post Approval No. 100002892. Address: 1/41 Hanson St, Corryong, 3707 / PO Box 32, Corryong, 3707. Ph: (02) 6076 1045 Website: www.corryongcourier.com.au. E-mail: editorial: [email protected] / adverts: [email protected] Single copy $1.50 (GST inc.) / $115.00 p.a. posted (GST inc.) / $74.99 p.a. online (GST inc.) INC THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 $1.50 Corryong Newsagency 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG A 100 GRAND GESTURE Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 Email: [email protected] Freemasons Foundation Victoria has supported the local bushfire recovery effort by funding a Difficult Access Fencing project and Sara Jenkins of the Corryong Neighbourhood Centre (pictured) accepted a cheque for close to $100,000 from Freemasons representatives Bob Johnstone (left), Neville Wiggins and Ernie Cole in Corryong last week. Full story on page 4. TONIGHT NOT HAPPY DAN! Pressure is mounting Covid-19 is below five per Step of his roadmap for Up to five people will playgrounds in regional on Victorian Premier, day. recovery. From 11:59pm be able to gather together Victoria will also open and Daniel Andrews, to further Premier Andrews on 13 September, people in outdoor public places, religious services can be ease stage 3 restrictions announced on Sunday living alone and single up to a maximum of two conducted outside with a in rural areas now that that regional Victoria parents will also be able to households. -
List of Parishes in the State of Victoria
List of Parishes in the State of Victoria Showing the County, the Land District, and the Municipality in which each is situated. (extracted from Township and Parish Guide, Department of Crown Lands and Survey, 1955) Parish County Land District Municipality (Shire Unless Otherwise Stated) Acheron Anglesey Alexandra Alexandra Addington Talbot Ballaarat Ballaarat Adjie Benambra Beechworth Upper Murray Adzar Villiers Hamilton Mount Rouse Aire Polwarth Geelong Otway Albacutya Karkarooc; Mallee Dimboola Weeah Alberton East Buln Buln Melbourne Alberton Alberton West Buln Buln Melbourne Alberton Alexandra Anglesey Alexandra Alexandra Allambee East Buln Buln Melbourne Korumburra, Narracan, Woorayl Amherst Talbot St. Arnaud Talbot, Tullaroop Amphitheatre Gladstone; Ararat Lexton Kara Kara; Ripon Anakie Grant Geelong Corio Angahook Polwarth Geelong Corio Angora Dargo Omeo Omeo Annuello Karkarooc Mallee Swan Hill Annya Normanby Hamilton Portland Arapiles Lowan Horsham (P.M.) Arapiles Ararat Borung; Ararat Ararat (City); Ararat, Stawell Ripon Arcadia Moira Benalla Euroa, Goulburn, Shepparton Archdale Gladstone St. Arnaud Bet Bet Ardno Follett Hamilton Glenelg Ardonachie Normanby Hamilton Minhamite Areegra Borug Horsham (P.M.) Warracknabeal Argyle Grenville Ballaarat Grenville, Ripon Ascot Ripon; Ballaarat Ballaarat Talbot Ashens Borung Horsham Dunmunkle Audley Normanby Hamilton Dundas, Portland Avenel Anglesey; Seymour Goulburn, Seymour Delatite; Moira Avoca Gladstone; St. Arnaud Avoca Kara Kara Awonga Lowan Horsham Kowree Axedale Bendigo; Bendigo -
Fire Operations Plan
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Agenda Ordinary Meeting of Council Tallangatta Council Office Tuesday 2 April 2019
Agenda Ordinary Meeting of Council Tallangatta Council Office Tuesday 2 April 2019 This information is available in alternative formats on request S:\Organisational Improvement\Executive Services\Council Meetings\Agendas\2019\04 April\2 April 2019 - Tallangatta.doc 1 TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING 2 APRIL 2019 AGENDA FOR THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL, TALLANGATTA OFFICE ON TUESDAY 2 APRIL 2019 COMMENCING AT 10.30AM. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Opening Prayer ........................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Councillor and Officer presence at the meeting ............................................................................ 3 3 Apologies and granting of leave of absence ................................................................................... 3 4 Declaration of pecuniary interest and/or conflict .......................................................................... 3 5 Confirmation of minutes ......................................................................................................................... 3 6 Petitions, joint letters and declarations ............................................................................................. 3 7 Assembly of Councillors .......................................................................................................................... 4 8 Open Forum ................................................................................................................................................ -
A Bunch of Dates
Corryong Courier Circulating throughout WALWA, KHANCOBAN, CUDGEWA and CORRYONG DISTRICTS Published by Moscol Group P/L ABN 23 154 875 573. Print Post Approval No. 100002892. Address: 1/41 Hanson St, Corryong, 3707 / PO Box 32, Corryong, 3707. Ph: (02) 6076 1045 Website: www.corryongcourier.com.au. E-mail: editorial: [email protected] / adverts: [email protected] Single copy $1.50 (GST inc.) / $115.00 p.a. posted (GST inc.) / $74.99 p.a. online (GST inc.) INC THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 $1.50 A BUNCH OF DATES 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Can you put a face to these bums? That’s what you’ll find in the Agmate Rural Services 2021 ‘Beneath the Brim’ calendar - along with some ‘cheeky’ snaps by local photographer Jasmine Pierce. The calendars are available at Agmate Corryong for $10 and all proceeds will go to Braveheart Freedom Fighters, which will organise monthly events in the Upper Murray with a focus on mental health. Corryong Newsagency Recovery funds power up 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG Communities across walking trails and Recovery (LER) program Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 the North East, including improvements to power which is jointly funded the Upper Murray, will sources. by the Australian and Email: [email protected] have a bright start to 2021 Federal Member for Victorian governments.. with the announcement of Indi, Dr Helen Haines, has “A year ago our region $2.7 million in bushfire welcomed the first tranche was in the grip of terrifying recovery funding for six of almost $69 million that bushfires and with the local projects including will flow into bushfire- coronavirus pandemic, the upgrades to community affected communities recovery has been slow.” halls, sports facilities, under the Local Economic Cont. -
Bad Weather Brings Risky Conditions
Corryong Courier Circulating throughout WALWA, KHANCOBAN, CUDGEWA and CORRYONG DISTRICTS Published by Moscol Group P/L ABN 23 154 875 573. Print Post Approval No. 100002892. Address: 1/41 Hanson St, Corryong, 3707 / PO Box 32, Corryong, 3707. Ph: (02) 6076 1045 Website: www.corryongcourier.com.au. E-mail: editorial: [email protected] / adverts: [email protected] Single copy $1.50 (GST inc.) / $115.00 p.a. posted (GST inc.) / $74.99 p.a. online (GST inc.) INC THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2020 $1.50 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Two people escaped with minor injuries in a vehicle rollover at Nariel on Tuesday. Corryong Newsagency Bad weather brings 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 Email: [email protected] risky conditions Corryong police are Tuesday afternoon in the escape with only minor investigating a single Nariel Valley. injuries after the driver vehicle road accident that A couple aged in their lost control of the vehicle occurred around 2pm on 80s were fortunate to which was towing a caravan, while travelling on the Benambra-Corry ong Road. Ambulance crews and police from Corryong and Tallangatta responded to the incident. Recovery of the Contact us for all your Riley’s Restaurant vehicles was undertaken air conditioning using heavy haulage Open from Wednesday to equipment and the road & refrigeration needs was closed for a short Saturday - 6pm ‘til late time. Bookings appreciated Sergeant Liam Follow us on McMahon of Corryong police said the area had NOW TAKING BOOKINGS experienced a severe storm around the time of 2/20 Mint St., Wodonga the time of the incident Ph: 02 6059 3222 FOR XMAS FUNCTIONS and is urging all motorists to drive safely in such conditions. -
Minutes Ordinary Meeting of Council Tallangatta Council Office Tuesday 5 May 2020
Minutes Ordinary Meeting of Council Tallangatta Council Office Tuesday 5 May 2020 This information is available in alternative formats on request 1 TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING 5 MAY 2020 MINUTES FOR THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD AT TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL TALLANGATTA OFFICE ON TUESDAY 5 MAY 2020 COMMENCING AT 10.30 AM. Commonly used acronyms ABBREVIATION TITLE Council Officers CAE Civil Asset Engineer CEO Chief Executive Officer DIE Director Infrastructure and Environment DCP Director Community and Planning DRR Director Relief and Recovery DCOD Director Corporate and Organisational Development COCEO Coordinator, Office of the CEO MF Manager Finance Government/Organisation ACSUM Alliance of Councils and Shires of the Upper Murray CHS Corryong Health Service (formerly Upper Murray Health and Community Services) DJPR Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions DOT Department of Transport DELWP Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning GMW Goulburn Murray Water HRGLN Hume Region Local Government Network MAV Municipal Association of Victoria NECMA North East Catchment Management Authority NEW North East Water NEWRRG North East Waste and Resource Recovery Group RCV Rural Councils Victoria RDA Regional Development Australia RDV Regional Development Victoria THS Tallangatta Health Service VGC Victorian Grants Commission 2 S:\Organisational Improvement\Executive Services\Council Meetings\Minutes\2020\05 May\5 May 2020 - Tallangatta.doc TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING 5 MAY 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Opening Prayer ..............................................................................................................................