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

After the recent Shire Council Elections the following councillors were voted in: 

North Ward: Ned Jeffrey, John Dougall and Andrea Pace.

Central Ward: Timothy Hanson, Nathan Clark and Bob Humm.

South Ward: Bob Cornish and Claudia James.

The first council meeting will be Monday November 18 where the new Mayor will be elected.

 October 25, 2024

OKR FM now has a Live Broadcast from the Wallan Neighbourhood House from 1pm to 2.30pm on the 1st Thursday of each month. If you are involved with a Community Group, Organization or Club and would like to arrange an interview session, just send an email to - info@okrfm.com.au

 July 07, 2022

 January 04, 2021