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Mallee Border Health Centre

The Mallee Border Health Centre will be closed on Thursday, March 22 2018 for employee training. We are open as normal otherwise. For appointments please call ph: 0448 522 703.

 In an emergency please call 000.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Normal opening hours

Murrayville - Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm

Murrayville - Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm

Underbool - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

 

Underbool Fire Truck Roster.

March 2018 – 1st Lieut Ron Jackson

11/03 - Mop Crothers & Neil Kinnersley

18/03 - Doug Gloster & Tim Gloster

25/03 - Col McDonald & Ian Beasley

 

 

 

Public Toilet Survey

 Council currently manages and maintains 72 different public toilets from Murrayville to Merbein. We’re developing a Public Toilet Strategy to guide future investment in public toilet facilities. It will take in to consideration location, security, design, usage levels and costs.

The community is invited to complete a short survey about public toilets in the Council area. You can access the online survey at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

To request a hard copy of the survey please call our Building & Property Team on (03) 5018 8100.

The survey will close at midnight on Sunday 25 March, 2018.

For more information about the Public Toilet Strategy contact our Building and Property Team on (03) 5018 8100.         GERARD JOSÉ                CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

 

LOOP THE LAKE BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER WALK: Saturday 24th March 2018. 9am registration for a 10am start.

The Underbool Primary school is helping to raise money to go towards breast cancer research and local services.

You can help us by walking, running or cycling around the 10.5km trek around Lake Crosbie at the Pink Lakes, helping out on the day as a volunteer, purchasing raffle tickets or even just coming to join us for the BBQ at the end of the walk. There will be a bus ‘Looping’ the lake, so if you only wanted to walk part of the way you can hitch a ride back to the start.

Cost is a donation that you think is reasonable. Wear something pink or you can even dress up. There will be a raffle, lucky door prizes and prizes for the best dressed.  $2.50 for a sausage or hamburger, or soft drink / bottle of water. Water will be free for participants around the track. All participants will need to register.

We are hoping to get some people to fill out a registration form prior to the date. This will help us with numbers (catering) and on the day. Registration forms have been put in the Underbool Post office and Pink Lakes pantry, Walpeup store, Tankard dental Ouyen and Northwest butchers. Or you can contact me directly and I can get one to you – Kylie 0408393817.

Nath Grayling has kindly organised a bus for us coming from and returning back to Ouyen and can do road side pickup and drop off along the way for a small fee of $10 per person - Please contact Nath on 0417507070 if you would like a seat.

 This is a family event which is suitable for prams and bicycles so please come along and support our event. Please also note that animals are not allowed due to National Park regulations and that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

(please provide hats and sunscreen for you and your family)

 For more information, please contact Kylie Aikman on 0408393817 or Jo Morrison on 0427217111

 

Underbool Seniors Club will be held on Friday March 9th at 1pm for a social afternoon.

M.Prentice (Pres)              E. Lockett (sec)

 

Underbool Progress Group Update

Ourcommunity.com Grant Portal

A subscription has been purchased to this site that will allow community groups to search for appropriate grants on one online database.  Community newsletters and possible funding opportunities for local groups will be advertised as they arise.  Login details can be provided to local groups wishing to search for funding; please contact Kristen Brown if you are interested.

Memberships

Thank you to those residents who have paid their membership to UPG.  Volunteers at Pink Lakes Pantry also need to be members for insurance purposes. Registration forms are available at the shop, where payment of $2 fee can also be paid.  All members will be emailed the minutes of general meetings of UPG and are entitled to voting rights.

Save the Date: Anzac Day

A dawn march and service will be held on Wednesday the 25th April, followed by Anzac biscuits and refreshments in the hall.  Residents and school/kinder children are encouraged to make wreaths and poppies for decoration of the memorial gates at the park to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War 1.

General Meeting

A General Meeting will be held on Monday the 19th of March at the Underbool Linga Memorial Hall.  Enjoy a tea or coffee from 6:30 for a 7pm start.  Councillors will be invited to discuss agenda items including Outen Park toilet/memorial fencing, Mallee Track Library plans, Silo Trail etc.  This meeting is open to all community members.  More details will be provided closer to the date.

 

Underbool Bowls Notes

Congratulations to Howard Crothers and Robert Pole who played a closely contested game against John Cummings and Stan Stone to win Underbool Men’s Championship Pairs. Playing in Ouyen on Saturday 3rd March in the Sunraysia Men’s Pairs playoff, Howard and Robert won their round against Euston. Further play to be announced due to State games.

The Ladies Championship Fours playoff also in Ouyen on Friday 2nd March, resulted in an unfortunate loss by 1 on the last end of the game; against Mildura who went on to be the eventual winners overall. Congratulations Mildura.

This Wednesday 7th March will be President’s Twilight. Salad please. President Robert is looking forward to as many as possible attending the evening of tea and bowls.

 

Mallee Garden Club.

 April meeting. A tour of the homestead at Cowangie with Jocylin Lindner, also speaking natives for our area. Bring your own lunch and drinks etc. Underbool members to meet at the Underbool Wayside stop at 10.15am to meet up with Ouyen cars. Further notice will be given.

                                                    $2.00 donation.

 

Underbool Sports Auxiliary

Position Vacant

Cleaner for football Season please contact Pennie Wisneske or Melinda Lynch for information if you are interested.  Would involve cleaning pavilion, football shed and toilets after Underbool training matches and before and after home games.

 

Underbool Primary School

The P & F are holding a bakery drive - see the attached form. Extra forms can be collected from the school or the post office.

 

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