Victorian Government launches Container Deposit Scheme

Victorian Government launches Container Deposit Scheme

The Victorian Government has officially launched their new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) across Victoria!  CDS Victoria will now reward Victorians with a 10 cent refund for every eligible can, carton and bottle they return to an applicable refund location.   The Victorian Government in partnership with VISY, have collaborated with local businesses to launch three 'Over the Counter' refund locations in the Alpine Shire:  Crispy's Hardware – Bright  Myrtleford Cycle Centre – Myrtleford   Settlers Tavern – Tawonga South   You can also choose to donate your refund to a local charity or community group that is registered as a donation partner with the CDS.
Alpine Shire
2 Nov 2023
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Community to shape Bright's skatepark design

Community to shape Bright's skatepark design

The Bright Skatepark currently has a steel half pipe and a small street section dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s.  Alpine Shire Mayor, John Forsyth, said since then, the skateboarding com…
Alpine Shire
31 Oct 2023
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Community input sought for Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law

Community input sought for Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law

In December 2022, Council resolved to engage with the community to develop a Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law - one outcome of Council's Affordable Housing Analysis and Action Plan projec…
Alpine Shire
16 Oct 2023
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Stadium a safer place for bushfire last resort

Stadium a safer place for bushfire last resort

The Mount Beauty Stadium is now better prepared as a Bushfire Place of Last Resort following the completion of the Kiewa Valley Safer Places Project.  Funded under the Black Saturday Bushfire Recovery…
Alpine Shire
12 Oct 2023
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Community safety to be main priority this Rod Run weekend

Community safety to be main priority this Rod Run weekend

@@UTeJu As seen in previous years, alcohol consumption will again be prohibited from designated public areas of the Bright CBD during the Rod Run event from 10pm on Thursday, 9 November until 7am on M…
Alpine Shire
6 Oct 2023
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Victorian Seniors Festival 2023

Victorian Seniors Festival 2023

The major statewide festival for Victorians over 60, the Victorian Seniors Festival focuses on providing fun and good times with opportunities to participate in events and activities for free or low c…
Alpine Shire
5 Oct 2023
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Celebrating Children's Week 2023 with Family Fun Afternoons

Celebrating Children's Week 2023 with Family Fun Afternoons

Activities include:  Circus workshops run by Connected Circus  Silent disco  Live music  Face painting  Mount Beauty - Les Peart Oval  Tuesday, 24 October | 3.00pm - 6.00pm    Bright - Centenary Park …
Alpine Shire
28 Sep 2023
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Bright skies for skate park series

Bright skies for skate park series

About 100 people gathered at the Bright skatepark with 35 riders participating in skateboard, scooter, and BMX events.    The youngest rider at just 5-years-old was Mason Taylor from Albury.    Alpine…
Alpine Shire
15 Sep 2023
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Freedom of Entry granted to the 4th/19th PWLH Regiment

Freedom of Entry granted to the 4th/19th PWLH Regiment

Councillors voted unanimously at the August Council Meeting to grant Freedom of Entry as part of the RSL anniversary celebration, to be held on Saturday, 28 October.  The protocol and tradition tied t…
Alpine Shire
12 Sep 2023
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