Council thanks community for Council Plan input
With community submissions for Alpine Shire Council's draft Community Vision and Council Plan 2025-29 now closed, Council would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their input.
June Edition
8 July 2025
What a start to winter! We’ve had a fantastic early start to the snow season, with fresh snowfall, happy visitors, and a real buzz across our alpine villages.
It was a pleasure to help kick off the season at Dinner Plain alongside Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac, who brought his usual energy and humour to a chilly morning broadcast! It’s always great to see national attention on our beautiful corner of the world.
While winter fun is well underway in the mountains, it’s also been a busy and important time for Council. This month, we adopted the 2025/26 Annual Budget, which sets out the key projects, services and infrastructure we’ll deliver over the next financial year. At the same time, we’ve continued work on finalising our Council Plan 2025–29, incorporating feedback gathered through recent community consultation. This Plan will guide Council’s direction over the next four years, and we look forward to sharing the final version soon.
We’ve also been actively advocating on behalf of our community, calling on the State Government to review the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) Levy. The current model unfairly impacts small rural councils like ours, and we believe it’s time for a more equitable approach - one that recognises both the value of our volunteer emergency services and the financial realities of our region. You can read more about our position on the Alpine Shire Council website.
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with Council throughout the first half of this year - whether by submitting feedback, attending information sessions, or simply stopping for a chat at a local event. Your input continues to shape the way we plan, deliver and advocate for our community.
Stay warm and safe this winter, and I hope to see many of you out and about enjoying all the Alpine Shire has to offer.
Warm regards,
Cr Sarah Nicholas
Alpine Shire Mayor
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New snowmaking services for toboggan run
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Council advocates for local drought relief
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Shining a light on our young achievers
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Desex your pets at a cheaper rate
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Council objects to second BESS proposal
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June Ordinary Council Meeting outcomes
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Council urges review of the ESVF Levy
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The 2025 Mission Australia Youth Survey is back!
Submissions are now open, and our goal is to have at least 100 surveys completed by people aged 15 to 19 living in the Alpine Shire.
This will allow us to get results specifically for Alpine Shire, helping us better understand local young people and tailor initiatives to meet their needs.
Visit https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8183936/Youth-Surve... to complete the survey online.
Alternatively, young people can complete the 2025 Youth Survey by visiting Annual Youth Survey | Mission Australia and manually typing in the code 28002 when asked.
Please share this link with as many young residents in the Alpine Shire as possible to help us reach our goal!
Keep the kids busy these school holidays at our local libraries!
Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford libraries have a range of activities throughout the school holidays to keep the little (and not so little) ones entertained.
NAIDOC week crafts, manifestation boards, creation hours - just to name a few, and a special guest author, Wendy McKay-Taylor reading her book, Mouse Mayhem!
All activities are free to attend, but bookings are essential. Contact your local library to secure your spot.
For more information and contact details, visit the event links below
Bright Library | www.facebook.com/share/1AxLnwM8QX/ Mount Beauty Library | www.facebook.com/share/1B1DMBT2AS/ Myrtleford Library | www.facebook.com/share/1RcQwpqioL/All children must BYO grown up.
NAIDOC Week
This week is NAIDOC Week, a dedicated time to reflect upon and celebrate the rich cultures of First Nations peoples across this country.
There are a great many events taking place across the region, including a free family event right here in Myrtleford this Sunday, 13 July 2025!
NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, and Legacy, and this local event invites you to come together with First Nations peoples from across Alpine Shire and beyond to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
Details are as below:
11am – 2pm on Sunday, 13 July 2025 
Myrtleford Piazza on the Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford 
Free to everyone! Come and join us for a day of cultural immersion, including a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, and traditional dance by Wagarra Dance Group. Featuring performances by Dinawan's Connection, Breanna Lee Firebrace, and Madi Colville-Walker, as well as activities such as weaving, boomerang art, face painting, and storytelling, this family-friendly event will leave you with a greater knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures in this region.
Dance, glow and celebrate the snow at Dinner Plain!
Get ready to dance under the stars and celebrate with a bang at the Dinner Plain Alpine Village. The Snow Dance and Fireworks is a free, outdoor family dance party you won't want to miss.
- A dazzling fireworks display lighting up the alpine sky.
- Feel the energy as the legendary DJ Eddy spins tracks to keep you moving all night long under the starry night.
- Warm up with Glühwein and hot chocolate – perfect treats to keep the winter chill at bay.
- Glow-in-the-dark face painting for the kids from 4pm.
- The beats start early this time and roll right up to the grand fireworks finale at 7pm.
- The DJ will finish up at 7.30pm.
All ages welcome. Just bring your warmest gear and your best boogie moves!
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZNdFwBwA/
More workshops for our Rural Directions Strategy
We've extended our engagement period for ideas, input and feedback into the development of our Rural Directions Strategy (RDS).
The RDS will help shape how rural land across our region is used now and into the future – and we want to hear from you!
If you're a rural landowner or user, we ask you to contribute to this important discussion by attending one of our workshops, or completing the online survey.
- Monday, 21 July 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Drop-in session at Tawonga Memorial Hall - Tuesday 22 July 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Drop-in session at Harrietville Hall - Wednesday 23 July 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Drop-in session at Wandiligong Public Hall
For more information, or to complete the survey, please visit: Alpine Rural Directions Strategy | Engage Alpine
Love your local library? Let’s stay connected!
If you want to stay up-to-date with everything our libraries in Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford have to offer, from author talks and book recommendations to school holiday fun — we’ve got great news. Alpine Libraries are now on Facebook and Instagram!
It's an easy way to stay in the loop with everything happening across our three local libraries. From the latest reads to behind-the-scenes moments, there’s always something new to discover.
Hit that follow button and join our growing community of book lovers, curious minds, and lifelong learners!
Alpine Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, and play. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
