Author Archives: Trish Cross

Green Army Team Graduation

Three members of the Upper Kiewa Valley Communication Association attended the graduation on 2nd July of the participants who have successfully completed 6 months of work on conservation projects in and around Mt. Beauty and Falls Creek. The Team  have … Continue reading

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Landcare Events

Landcare in the North East regularly send UKVCA information on future events that may be of interest to you.  If you are interested in turtles and/or carp you may like to attend the following events.  Click on the link below … Continue reading

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Telecommunications Review

The Kiewa Valley has long suffered with inadequate telecommunication services.  Currently there is a review of these issues in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia.  For full details on this review go to     www.rtirc.gov.au The Terms of Reference … Continue reading

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Mt. Beauty Pondage Foreshore Playground Consultation

Do you or your family use the Mt. Beauty pondage foreshore playground? This THURSDAY, 18th JUNE 4 – 5PM at AUDITORIUM@informationcentre there will be a community consultation with the Alpine Shire.  Your input is needed.  Come and see what ideas … Continue reading

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Federal Member for Indi Reminders

If you attended the UKVCA April Q&A session with Federal member for Indi, Cathy McGowan, one of the issues impacting Kiewa Valley residents was telecommunications.  There has been a request for submissions from impacted residents to make submissions to the … Continue reading

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Positive Ageing Launch

The Alpine Shire has launched a Directory of Activities within the Alpine Shire titled Positive Ageing…..way to go!  It is a diverse listing of recreational activities and community organisations for older people in the Alpine Shire.  There are over 170 … Continue reading

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Committee Meeting Reports

A monthly Meeting Report will now appear on the UKVCA website.  To view this report, which is a summary of the discussions at the monthly committee meeting, click on the title ‘MEETING REPORTS’ above to read the report.

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Alpine Health – Planning Forum

A representative of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association has been invited to attend the up-coming Alpine Health Forum / Planning Day. As members of the UKVCA we are inviting you to provide any concerns or comments about the role … Continue reading

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Q&A with Cathy McGowan

On Tuesday, April 14th the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association hosted a evening with Federal Member for Indi, Cathy  McGowan.  She talked about her early family connection with Mt. Beauty and the Kiewa Valley and history in the North East … Continue reading

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NECMA/Landcare Seeding Workshop

The North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) is running a workshop which may be of interest to you.  It is on this Sunday, 19th April at Greta on  ‘Direct Seeding and the Benefits of Shade and Shelter’.  For more information  … Continue reading

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