We need to fight the ESVF Levy!!!!!! #SCRAPTHETAX See you Thursday night!
Farmers may have have their rates increases "deferred" for 2025, but small business and retail and other Victorians' are feeling the pain now! We need as much support as we can get to fight this new tax, one which will make farming for many very difficult or even make some consider whether it is still viable.
We want farmers, and primary producers, townspeople and community to come along and help us confirm all the issues we need to fight, to protect our local communities and our farmers.
Thursday 21st August Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall 7pm NO RSVP, please just come along if you are interested in supporting us. EVERYONE IS VERY WELCOME.
You can also purchase our corflutes on the night. $10 which will go towards our work and you can show your support for us and dislike of this new tax by placing on your gate or fence. ... See MoreSee Less
Rates notices are hitting inboxes. Have you checked yours?
If your property is rated with the RESIDENTIAL rate you'll discover the so-called Emergency Services & Volunteer Fund Levy rate has INCREASED by 198% on last year.
If your property is rated the PRIMARY PRODUCTION rate you have a 12 month reprieve but next year it will be 250% HIGHER.
Join us and help make your voice heard about this massive increase by the Vic government which burdens rural communities in particular. ... See MoreSee Less
In the current drought situation, not only are farmers and rural communities worried about how livestock will be fed and watered, they are struggling against huge issues like Rates increases, Land Tax, Emergency Services Levy, Land Access laws threatening $12K fines if you refuse access to your land, and bureaucracy and policies that threaten the livelihoods of all who live in our rural areas.
Protect Our Farms Incorporated is running a Community Meeting, all are welcome to attend. Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall Thursday 21st August 7pm
Protect our Farms Inc is a group of ordinary local farming and rural people committed to helping identify issues and fight for our rural areas.
Farmers and Primary Producers ā Rural residents ā Anyone who wants to support what we are doing, or join us ā
Mitchell Shire have released a survey on road safety and improvements. This survey will inform their Road Safety Strategy, due for release in 2026. Your input will help direct Council to the specific areas and issues that affect YOU and our communities. If you can spare 10 minutes, please complete the survey.
Help Shape Safer Roads in Mitchell Shire Mitchell Shire Council is developing a Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan to improve mobility and safety for all road users ā drivers, riders, pedestrians,...
Mitchell Shire Council is not one of the Councils standing up for its Farmers. We are glad to see other LGAs being represented but why is Mitchell Shire one of those not working for us? ... See MoreSee Less
Great article by Andrew Miller of Stock & Land
See you tonight!
Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall
7pm
Everyone welcome ... See MoreSee Less
Protect Our Farms group pushes alternative to feared emergency services levy
www.stockandland.com.au
Protect Our Farms puts out an alternative emergency strategy.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Don't forget
7pm
This Thursday 21st August - TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!!
Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall
Bring a mate! Everyone is welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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We need to fight the ESVF Levy!!!!!!
#SCRAPTHETAX
See you Thursday night!
Farmers may have have their rates increases "deferred" for 2025, but small business and retail and other Victorians' are feeling the pain now! We need as much support as we can get to fight this new tax, one which will make farming for many very difficult or even make some consider whether it is still viable.
We want farmers, and primary producers, townspeople and community to come along and help us confirm all the issues we need to fight, to protect our local communities and our farmers.
Thursday 21st August
Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall
7pm
NO RSVP, please just come along if you are interested in supporting us.
EVERYONE IS VERY WELCOME.
You can also purchase our corflutes on the night. $10 which will go towards our work and you can show your support for us and dislike of this new tax by placing on your gate or fence. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Rates notices are hitting inboxes. Have you checked yours?
If your property is rated with the RESIDENTIAL rate you'll discover the so-called Emergency Services & Volunteer Fund Levy rate has INCREASED by 198% on last year.
If your property is rated the PRIMARY PRODUCTION rate you have a 12 month reprieve but next year it will be 250% HIGHER.
Join us and help make your voice heard about this massive increase by the Vic government which burdens rural communities in particular. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
We need YOU!
In the current drought situation, not only are farmers and rural communities worried about how livestock will be fed and watered, they are struggling against huge issues like Rates increases, Land Tax, Emergency Services Levy, Land Access laws threatening $12K fines if you refuse access to your land, and bureaucracy and policies that threaten the livelihoods of all who live in our rural areas.
Protect Our Farms Incorporated is running a Community Meeting, all are welcome to attend.
Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall
Thursday 21st August
7pm
Protect our Farms Inc is a group of ordinary local farming and rural people committed to helping identify issues and fight for our rural areas.
Farmers and Primary Producers ā
Rural residents ā
Anyone who wants to support what we are doing, or join us ā
Hope to see you there š ... See MoreSee Less
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Mitchell Shire Roads Survey
Mitchell Shire have released a survey on road safety and improvements. This survey will inform their Road Safety Strategy, due for release in 2026.
Your input will help direct Council to the specific areas and issues that affect YOU and our communities.
If you can spare 10 minutes, please complete the survey.
... See MoreSee Less
Mitchell Shire Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2026 - 2031
engagingmitchellshire.com
Help Shape Safer Roads in Mitchell Shire Mitchell Shire Council is developing a Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan to improve mobility and safety for all road users ā drivers, riders, pedestrians,...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Farmers from across the state made our voices heard at Parliament today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Land Access Rally
Melbourne 30th July 11am
More details via Across Victoria Alliance or call one of the contacts on the flyer. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mitchell Shire Council is not one of the Councils standing up for its Farmers.
We are glad to see other LGAs being represented but why is Mitchell Shire one of those not working for us? ... See MoreSee Less
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