Moyne Shire Council

01/06/2026

Moyne Shire Council was pleased to recently host a visit from Parks Victoria’s leadership team to Port Fairy.

Our positive discussions highlighted the importance of regular engagement with state agencies such as Parks Victoria. There is no shortage of opportunities to share knowledge and coordinate activity to create great outcomes for the communities we serve.

We thank CEO Lee Miezis and his team for coming to Moyne Shire to meet with us.

01/06/2026

Step into a little world of winter magic at our Fairy Craft Day!

Join us at Fiddler’s Green on the King's Birthday holiday for a free morning of fairy-themed crafts as part of the Fairy Equinox Fairy House Trail and Winter Weekends program.

Bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxed community morning filled with colour, creativity and a touch of fairy sparkle.

Craft creations collected on the day will also be displayed throughout the Fairy House Trail in September, so come along and be part of the magic!

Where: Fiddlers Green, Port Fairy
When: 10am to 12pm, Monday 8 June 2026
Cost: FREE

Suitable for children of any age.

01/06/2026

CATS FOR ADOPTION
Fluffy the long-haired tabby is a beautiful female cat looking for her forever home.

She's approximately 4 years old and is microchipped and desexed. She will need a vaccination before heading home to her new family.

Houdini the sleek black short haired female is also looking for a new home.

She's approximately 4 years old and is microchipped and desexed. Houdini also will need to have a vaccination before heading to her new family.

Pet registration with Moyne Shire is free for the first year when you adopt a pet!

Please contact Southern Grampians Shire Council on 5573 0444 if you would like more information about these two cats.

Per number BR100718

31/05/2026

Here’s a chance to see your artwork in public spaces.

Already have work ready to go?

You can submit existing visual artwork for consideration as part of Moyne’s new public art program.

Selected artworks will be presented at large scale in public space.

📍 Koroit + Mortlake
📅 EOIs close Sunday 14 June

🔗https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-community/CreativeMoyne/Public-Art-Program

31/05/2026

MASTERING BUSINESS CASH FLOW - KOROIT
Cash flow can make or break a business, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Join us for a FREE practical, no-jargon workshop designed to help you take control of your numbers, improve confidence, and make clearer financial decisions in your business.

Where: The Koroit Stables
When: 7:30am to 9:30am, Wednesday 3 June 2026
Cost: FREE

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/business-cashflow-koroit

30/05/2026

COLLECTION DATE - NORFOLK PINE LITTER
The next collection in Port Fairy and Koroit will now take place the week commencing Monday 1 June until Friday 5 June 2026.

Residents will need to pile all branchlets that they would like collected on the nature strip in the week leading up to this collection, and Council staff will pick up accordingly.

Pine litter can also be disposed of through the green FOGO bin at any time.
▪ Place your pile between the tree and the road.
▪ Branchlet piles on nature strips between your house and the tree will not be collected.
▪ Piles containing any other type of green or general waste will not be collected.

30/05/2026

Check out these great opportunities to join the team at Moyne!

- Strategic Assets Officer
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/38-2026-Strategic-Assets-Officer

- Building and Facilities Officer
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/36-2026-Building-and-Facilities-Officer

- Economic Development Officer - fixed term
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/31-2026-Economic-Development-Officer-Fixed-Term

- Libraries Coordinator
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/35-2026-Libraries-Coordinator

- Open Space and Maintenance Operator
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/33-2026-Open-Space-and-Maintenance-Operator

- Truck Driver - Sealing
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/31-2026-Truck-Driver-Sealing

- Open Space Supervisor
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment/32-2026-Open-Space-Supervisor

29/05/2026

WEAVING WITH SANDRA AITKEN
Join Gunditjmara artist Sandra Aitken for a hands-on weaving session exploring culture, creativity and connection through traditional weaving practice.

“The Indigenous art of basket weaving was passed down to me through generations of my ancestors.” - Sandra Aitken

Sandra was taught weaving by her Aunty Connie Hart, a highly regarded Gunditjmara Basket Weaver and Community Elder, and continues to share and promote Indigenous culture through her work across schools, community settings and education programs.

Where: Port Fairy Community House
When: 9am–1pm, Saturday 30 May 2026
Everyone welcome

29/05/2026

WORKS UPDATE - 29 MAY 2026
Works updates across our teams.

Construction works:
- Dunnes Rd - final seal underway in 2weeks
- Tarrones Ln - culvert works progressing
- Woorndoo-Streatham Rd - progressing towards sealing, works ahead of schedule.
- Hopkins Falls Rd / O'Sullivans Rd intersection - working towards commencement of final seal
- Darlington-Terang culvert extension works progressing

Open space:
- College St - garden bed set to be planted out with native coastal banksias and grasses in the coming weeks.
- General mowing maintenance ongoing across townships.

Maintenance:
- Regular scheduled maintenance of roads including jet patching of reported potholes and reflector post replacements.
- Regular cleaning and maintenance of public facilities including toilets and BBQs.

29/05/2026

SAFER STREETS SIGNAGE WORKS
Signage to reflect new safer speed limits for selected streets in Koroit and Port Fairy will go ahead. Community feedback received indicated support for the project with a couple of streets around the health precinct in Port Fairy also suggested for consideration.

Signage will be installed in the coming weeks and drivers are reminded to adhere to the speeds indicated.

Lists of the planned streets can be found online here: engage.moyne.vic.gov.au/safer-streets