If you want your drivers license on your phone – now you can via the myVicroads app! Fully licenced, P and L plate drivers can now have their licence viewable on the app. It definitely saves carrying a losable card or ID item! Physical card licences while still valid, will continue to be issued. Any license changes will immediately appear on the app.

 December 08, 2024

Based in Wallan, the Mitchell Shire now has a new legal centre. The Northern Community Legal Centre will provide free legal advice across topics like Family Violence, Tenancy questions and Motor Vehicle accidents. The service is aimed at those identifying as Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, victims of Family Violence or those under 25.
The Centre is open M-F 9am-5pm (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!). Call 93104376 or go to http:/www.northernclc.org.au

 December 08, 2024

VicEmergency has issued a Thunderstorm Asthma alert for parts of Victoria, including Central, North Central, North East, South West, Wimmera, South and West Gippsland, and Melbourne until December 31.

Asthma Australia has advised those experiencing asthma or hay fever symptoms may be at risk of thunderstorm asthma, which may be the cause of severe breathing difficulties.

1. Stay inside, close all doors and windows. Turn on the air conditioner  and switch it to re-circulate. 

2. Keep a puffer and hay fever medication close by.

3. Follow written Asthma Action Plans, and never ignore asthma symptoms such as breathlessness, wheezing, and tightness in the chest.

4. Start Asthma First Aid immediately and call Triple Zero (000) for help if symptoms do not get any better or if they start to get worse.

 November 27, 2024

From November 30, 2024, the speed limit on the northbound lanes of the Hume Freeway between Donnybrook Road and Cameron Street, will be reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h. Also, any U-turns at the median openings on Cameron Street and Gums Lane will no longer be allowed

 November 24, 2024

The new fire restriction period for Mitchell Shire is below. No burnoffs can be lit without permission!

 November 18, 2024

The new rubbish and recycling bin rollout will be between November 2024 and February 2025 for residential households. Each household will receive:

a 120L glass recycling bin(purple lid),

a 120L food and organics bin(green lid) and

a 7L kitchen caddy for collection and transport of food scraps to the food and organics bin.

NOTE: EMPTYING SERVICES FOR THE NEW BINS WILL NOT COMMENCE TILL MARCH NEXT YEAR

If you have not received the new bins by 28 February 2025, contact Mitchell Shire on 57346200 or mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

 November 17, 2024