Third Quarter Rate Instalments Due 1 March - 27/2/2009
	The due date for the third quarterly instalment of Mildura Rural City Council rates is Monday 1 March.
	Proposals To Cut Permit Requirements - 27/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council is proposing to reduce permit requirements in relation to existing buildings in the Farming Zone.
	Council Performance Remains Solid - 27/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council has maintained solid performance across a number of areas according to the 2008 Auspoll Community Satisfaction Survey conducted with more than 850 residents. The survey measures Council’s performance across 14 direct service provision areas as well as 12 of Corporate Image Indicators. Feedback from the survey has been provided to Councillors and staff in order to address any issues identified.
	Accommodation Houses: Act Quickly On Fire Safety - 26/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council is urging owners of shared accommodation premises including hotels, backpacker accommodation, lodging houses and guest houses to ensure they comply with fire sprinkler requirements.
	Freight Gate Precinct Planning Begins - 25/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council has started the development of detailed plans for the central area of Mildura’s Riverfront, including the current freight gate. The plan will cover the area bound by Seventh Street, Chaffey Avenue and Orange Avenue; expanding on the themes of Council’s award-winning Mildura Riverfront Masterplan.
	Family Day Care A High Achiever - 25/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council’s Family Day Care service has been rated in the highest quality bracket in its recent accreditation from the National Childcare Accreditation Council.
	Clean Up Lock Island - 25/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council is organising a public Clean Up Australia Day event at the Lock 11 Gardens on Sunday March 1.
	Call For Concession Applications - 23/2/2009
	Holders of Pension and Department of Veterans’ Affairs concessions cards and Primary Producers receiving Exceptional Circumstances (EC) Assistance are entitled to a concession on Council rates and charges.
	Business and Industry Forum - 19/2/2009
	As part of Mildura Rural City Council’s community consultation process, Council and the Mildura Development Corporation (formerly Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board) would like to invite business and industry representatives to attend a consultation forum for the development of the 2009 – 2013 Council Plan.
	Ministers' Bushfire Efforts Supported - 19/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council Mayor Glenn Milne has supported the decision of Victorian Government Ministers to remain in bushfire affected areas and send delegates to two meetings with Local Government representatives in northern Victoria.
	Better Road Safety For School - 19/2/2009
	Road safety around Red Cliffs Secondary College has been improved following a $10,000 Mildura Rural City Council project to install bollards in a major pedestrian area.
	Community Broadcast Of Bushfire Memorial Service - 18/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council invites you to show your sympathy and support for all affected by Victoria’s devastating bushfires this Sunday 22 February.
	Libraries Aiding Literacy Development - 18/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council’s Library Service will soon stock a range of literacy resources to assist people of all ages and backgrounds with improving literacy skills. The LISN (Literacy Information Services Network) materials will provide support for students and tutors of literacy programs now in place in the community including English as a Second Language programs.
	Council To Hold Cardross Forum - 18/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council will be holding a Community Forum on Thursday 12 March 2009 at the Cardross Hall commencing at 7.00pm.
	Council Seeks Indigenous Views - 16/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council wants to hear from Indigenous people of the region about how Council can better meet the needs of the local Indigenous community. Council will be running two public sessions on Thursday 19 February at the Mildura Aboriginal Corporation, Madden Avenue, starting at 11:30am and at 3pm.
	Red Cliffs Library Construction To Begin - 12/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council will be closing the Red Cliffs Library at the end of February to allow for construction of a new, upgraded facility.
	Planning For Expansion In Red Cliffs - 12/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council is starting work on a Residential Development Plan for land within the Development Plan Overlay of Red Cliffs.
	Mobile Reminders From Your Library - 11/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council’s Library Service is now offering the convenience of SMS notifications for library notices. The SMS service has been successfully trialed in a number of public libraries around Australia; providing a more convenient notification service as well as saving the cost and carbon footprint associated with issuing paper notices.
	Consultation Continues - 10/2/2009
	Community consultation for Mildura Rural City Council’s next four-year plan is continuing with sessions in Underbool, Red Cliffs, Irymple and Merbein to come.
	Preserving Johnson’s Bend - 10/2/2009
	Improved community access and better conservation measures at a popular Mildura riverfront area are on the agenda following Mildura Rural City Council’s announcement of $77,000 in conservation and infrastructure works at Johnson’s Bend.
	Council Supports Bushfire Relief - 9/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council has made a $10,000 donation towards disaster relief following the weekend’s catastrophic bushfires across Victoria.
	Changed Operations For Mildura Landfill - 6/2/2009
	Mildura Rural City Council is advising extreme weather conditions and high winds forecast for tomorrow, Saturday 7 February, may lead to the early closure of the Mildura Landfill.
	Planning for 2009 Football Season - 5/2/2009
	As thoughts turn to training for the upcoming football and netball seasons, Mildura Rural City Council is working with local sporting groups to identify suitable training facilities for the year ahead.
	What Matters To You - 3/2/2009
	Temporary Library Closure - 2/2/2009
	All Mildura Rural City Council libraries will be closed on Wednesday 4 February for a staff development day.