Over the past six months, one thing has been especially clear – our community cares deeply about the future of Alpine Shire, and people are willing to roll up their sleeves and be part of shaping it.

From budgets and infrastructure planning to climate action, access and inclusion and place-based projects, residents have shown strong interest in having their say and contributing thoughtful, constructive feedback.

Recent engagement activity highlights just how valuable this involvement is.

Through a mix of online surveys, written submissions and face-to-face conversations at pop-ups, drop-in sessions and community events, hundreds of people have shared their perspectives on Council priorities. This input directly informs our decision-making and helps ensure our plans reflect the needs, aspirations and values of our diverse communities.

Importantly, there are still plenty of opportunities ahead to get involved. I encourage everyone to stay connected through Engage Alpine, where current and upcoming engagement opportunities are shared.

Whether you’re passionate about the environment, local infrastructure, recreation, or the long-term financial sustainability of our Shire, your voice matters – and the best outcomes are achieved when we work together.

As we head into the last month of autumn, it’s a great reminder to slow down and enjoy every moment in our beautiful Shire. We’ve been treated to glorious weather, crisp fresh air, and some truly stunning autumn colours right across our towns and landscapes.

It’s been fantastic to see so many people out and about, making the most of it all - whether that’s a walk or ride along our trails, or simply soaking it in amongst our parks and gardens. It’s no wonder we’re all so passionate about the place we call home!

Warm regards,

Cr Sarah Nicholas
Alpine Shire Mayor

To discover more events happening around the Shire, please visit the Events Calendar on our website.

Bright’s brand‑new Outdoor Fitness Equipment area is now open behind the Bright Community Centre!

Delivered in partnership with the Rotary Club - Bright, this accessible, high‑quality outdoor gym features adjustable resistance equipment suitable for all fitness levels.

A big thank you to the Rotary Club for their incredible $91,000 contribution, making this project possible alongside Council's support with project management, installation, landscaping and foundations.

This space is all about improving health, wellbeing and accessibility for locals and visitors alike. Come down and give it a try!

For more information about this project, visit: Bright Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Are you looking for a new best friend?

We currently have two purr-fect pals waiting to find their fur-ever homes.

• Sascha is a desexed boy of approximately 5-6 years old who is calm, affectionate, great with kids, and will happily soak up all the attention. Being FIV positive, he will need to be the only king of the castle, but will give you all of his love in return.
• Mrs Potts is our desexed tabby girl with a gorgeous coat and a heart to match. She's as charismatic as she is charming and is well suited to living in a household with other cats.

If you're not able to adopt, but can provide any of our three animals with a temporary foster home, please get in touch.

Otherwise, organise a meet and greet with our Local Laws team by emailing info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au or calling (03) 5755 0555.

All applications will be assessed for suitability. Please remember that a new pet is not for now, but forever. No holds will be taken over the phone or on social media.

Solar savings made simple

Thinking about solar, a battery, or cutting your energy bills with a heat pump or reverse-cycle split system? Alpine Shire Council has joined the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers program to make it easier than ever.

Goulburn Murray Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping households and businesses to install quality and affordable rooftop solar, batteries, heat pumps, and heating and cooling systems. The program is built on a simple idea: council does the vetting so you don't have to.

All providers have been rigorously vetted through a public tender process to ensure quality, reliability, and value. After you register, you will be connected with a trusted installer to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, noting all the government subsidies available.

Available products include solar panels, battery storage, hot water heat pumps, reverse-cycle split systems, EV chargers, induction cooktops, insulation, draught proofing, and home energy assessments.

Click the button below to register.

Aside from the rivers and the mountains, we all know it's the trees that make our alpine villages the most poplar places to live and work.

Our tree-rific team of five arborists are responsible for the management and maintenance of every tree on Council-owned land, which is so many trees that even the Lorax would be over-elm-ed!

This is why we're recruiting for someone who cares a whole awful lot - a tree-mendous and motivated Arboriculture Crew Member to join our Arboriculture Team and care for our trees and open spaces.

You'll be working alongside our experienced arboriculture team to maintain the safety, health, and appearance of our trees, parks, and streetscapes for the benefit of our communities now and into the future.

Go on! Go out on a limb and learn more about this unbe-leaf-able position by clicking the button below this text.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Fuel prices are still tough for many local households and businesses.

They’ve started to ease a little, but they’re still well above what most of us are used to paying, and the day‑to‑day changes can make it hard to plan ahead.

If you’re trying to stay on top of prices, the Servo Saver feature in the Service Victoria app might be useful. It shows current petrol and diesel prices at servos across Victoria, including around the Alpine Shire.

One handy option is keeping on top of tomorrow’s price cap - it lets you see how much prices can increase the next day, so you can decide whether it’s worth filling up sooner.

It’s free, easy to use, and lets you filter by fuel type and check opening hours.

Alpine Shire Council is partnering with Indigo and Towong Shire on a joint tender process for the management and operation of acquatic facilities across the three shires, incluing the Bright Sports Centre.

Tenders for the provision of swimming pools management services in Indigo, Alpine and Towong Shires are now open, and will close at 4pm on Monday, 18 May 2026.

Further information on the tender can be found at: https://app.eprocure.com.au/indigoshirecouncil/home/public

Reminder - pet registrations are now overdue!

Registering pets is crucial for community safety and responsible ownership; it helps reunite lost pets with their owners, reduces fines, and supports services like animal welfare and ranger operations.

Under the Domestic Animal Act 1994, all domestic dogs and cats must be registered in their local shire. Unregistered animals cannot be returned by Rangers, and non-compliance can result in fines of over $400.

For further information on pet registrations, or to register your pet for the first time, please click the button below.