Taggerty General Store

20/07/2024

27/05/2024

If you need assistance or advice about your business’s recovery from the Victorian floods, the Business Relief Service can help – it’s a free, confidential, one-on-one phone or on the ground service with a local Business Relief Adviser.

Advisers can assist with grant applications, help you connect with other relevant support services, and support your next steps towards recovery.

To arrange a call-back from a Business Relief Adviser, register online at https://bit.ly/BusinessRecoveryAdvisoryService

For free and confidential advice from trained financial counsellors, business advisers, and wellbeing coaches, call the Partners in Wellbeing helpline (1300 375 330) 7 days a week.

22/04/2024

There are a number of services taking place across Murrindindi Shire to commemorate Anzac Day in 2024. For information on the service taking place nearest to you, please visit our website.

ℹ www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/News-Media/ANZAC-Day-Services-2024

16/02/2024

Another busy day at the TAGGERTY Store. Thanks for calling in guys and girls.

19/01/2024

💡 Do you think you can come up with a catchy name for Council’s e-newsletter? By opting-in for free and helping us come up with a fun name, you’ll go in the running to WIN one of four $50 visa gift cards.​ 💲

📰 We’re excited to soon launch a regular e-newsletter, following feedback from our Communications Preferences Survey in which email communication was ranked highly as a preferred option for receiving Council news.​ 📧

ℹ️ Our e-newsletter will provide you with the latest news and information direct to your inbox, each month, for free! It needs a name that celebrates the beautiful place we live and work, and who better to name it than someone from the Murrindindi Shire community.​ 🫂

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🤓 Read the full terms and conditions here: https://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/Home/Competition-Terms-and-Conditions

18/01/2024

COMMUNITY-LED EVENTS ACROSS THE SHIRE
On Friday 26 January (Australia Day), a number of community-led events will be held across Murrindindi Shire.

For more information about each of the following community events, please get in touch with the event organisers.

YEA
🔸 Rotary Club of Yea is holding an Australia Day Breakfast on the grassed median strip opposite the Yea Shire Hall on High Street
7.30 – 10.00 am

MARYSVILLE
🔸 Lions Club of Marysville and District has organised a flag parade down Murchison Street, followed by a community picnic and live music in Burrengeen Park
11.00 am – 3.00 pm

STRATH CREEK
🔸 Strath Creek Progress Association is holding an Australia Day Celebration at the Strath Creek Reserve with live music.
9.30 – 11.30 am

ALEXANDRA
🔸 Alexandra Rotary Club is holding an Australia Day Sausage Sizzle in Rotary Park with face painting, live music and family fun.
11.00 am – 2.00 pm

EILDON
🔸 Lions Club of Eildon is hosting an Australia Day event in Eildon Village, Main Street, Eildon
9.30 am – 12.00 noon

FLOWERDALE
🔸 Flowerdale Landcare Group is holding an Aboriginal and Taungurung Flag Raising Ceremony at the Flowerdale Community Hall on 25 January at 6.30 pm

🔸 Flowerdale Landcare Group is also holding an Australian Flag Raising Ceremony at the Flowerdale Community Hall on 26 January at 8.00 am

This year, we're excited to again present the recipients of Council's 2024 Community Awards (previously called our Citizen of the Year Awards) during National Volunteer Week in May, providing the perfect opportunity for everyone to celebrate and recognise the wonderful work our volunteers do. Information on the awards program and the nomination process will be available soon – stay tuned!

18/01/2024

⚠️📞📧 If you have been impacted by recent flooding and have flood waste to dispose of, including household waste and green waste, please contact Council’s Waste team on (03) 5772 0333 or email [email protected]

ℹ️ Our Waste team will provide you with further instructions on how you can dispose of flood waste at our Resource Recovery Centres. We may ask you to provide photos of the waste and a copy of your driver's license, to support our application for funding support from the State Government following the flood events.

‼️ Please note, we are receiving a high number of requests. If you can’t speak to someone in our Waste team straight away, your request will be prioritised and someone will follow up with you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

👉 Please note that used sandbags may contain contaminants from floodwaters and should only be disposed of at our Resource Recovery Centres, where they will be accepted free of charge.

18/01/2024

🚧 GRAVEL ROADS RESHEETING PROGRAM UPDATE 🚧

📅 Council's Gravel Roads Re-sheeting Program will be in Yarck next week commencing Monday 15 January.

📌 Works begin on Dugald Road, Macs Road and segments of the Maroondah Highway service roads in Yarck.

🌦 All gravel resheeting works are subject to weather conditions, if everything goes to plan works in the Yarck area will be completed within a week.

👇 Please see below the planned program of works for January - February 2024. Stay tuned for more updates!

👉 Dugald Road Yarck, 15 January 2024
👉 Macs Road Yarck, 15 January 2024
👉 Terip Road Terip Terip, 16 - 17 January 2024
👉 Edwards Lane Alexandra, 18 - 19 January 2024
👉 Peppermint Drive Buxton, 22 January 2024
👉 Ti Tree Drive Eildon, 23 - 25 January 2024
👉 Myles Road Murrindindi, 29 January - 2 February 2024

18/01/2024

Thank you CCMA Capital Country Music Association for including me in your Finalists for 'National Songwriter of the Year' for my song 'I Call Australia Home'. This is such an honor. I'm looking forward to the CCMA National Jamboree, Wednesday 24th January, 10am-12pm at the Tamworth Town Hall.

If you haven't heard my brand new Single 'Thank You Country' yet, can you can listen here https://linktr.ee/craiglloyd

18/01/2024

PUTTING VICTORIA'S LOCAL PRODUCERS ON SHOW

Earlier in January the Hon. Ros Spence MP, Minister for Agriculture, launched the new Vic Grown – Regional Activation Grants Program (RAGP) for expressions of interest (EoIs), with applications accepted until midnight 16 February 2024. The media release is available on the Premier’s media centre website here www.premier.vic.gov.au/putting-victorias-local-producers-show

Delivered as part of the Victorian Government’s Vic Grown initiative, RAGP aims to shine a light on the high-quality food and beverages produced in Victoria’s regions and connect local producers with local consumers. Through RAGP, Agriculture Victoria is seeking EoIs for the delivery of localised activation events that promote and support local consumption of local produce. Events may include vibrant farmers’ markets, immersive food and beverage festivals, or collaborative tasting sessions, directly engaging local communities with producers. RGAP is targeted at Regional Tourism Boards, regional bodies and food and fibres groups who can deliver these events.

Funding of up to $70,000 per application is available to support:
👉 delivery of a localised activation event with a minimum of five local agribusinesses that meet Vic Grown eligibility
👉 activations held between 1 March 2024 to 1 March 2025
👉 project management costs (capped at 10% of total eligible project costs)
👉 participation fees to local agribusinesses

Detailed instructions on the application process is available on the Agriculture Victoria website here www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/funds-grants-programs/vicgrown-regional-activation-grants

For more information you can also visit www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/vic-grown

18/01/2024

Thank you to Brian Sillett, Peter Weeks and the crew at UGFM - Radio Murrindindi for the chat about my new Single "Thank You Country", what I am upto at the Country Music Festival and all things Country.

A great Community Radio Station.

You can hear 'Thank You Country' again here https://linktr.ee/craiglloyd

17/01/2024

A HUGE thank you to Mark Eckel and Shaza Leigh and Oz Radio GOLD for your amazing support of my music, and for playing "Thank You Country", my new Single.

I'm also very excited to be playing at the OZ BREAKFAST, with OZ CMR/OZ Radio Gold at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Tuesday 23rd January, 8am-12pm, Butlers Auditorium.

You can also hear 'Thank You Country' here https://linktr.ee/craiglloyd

17/01/2024

I am delighted to be a FINALIST in this years Songwriters Association Awards, this time in the Local Hero's and Events Category for my recent Single "Little Country Store". Co-written with Carter & Carter it is wonderful to be acknowledged in this way. The real hero's of this Song are Ray and Sandice, owners of the Taggerty General Store in North East Victoria, and all the other small store owners across our great Country.

I am also honored to be performing at this years Awards Show at the Country Music Festival. Tuesday 23rd January, 7pm, Moonshiners Honk Tonk Bar.

I will also be playing my brand new Single "Thank You Country", which you can hear here https://linktr.ee/craiglloyd

(Photo: Receiving an award for Country Ballad of the Year at last years TSA's)

11/07/2023

🚗🔌Great news for EV drivers in Alexandra! You can now charge your electric vehicle at the new 50kW fast charger in the Bakers Lane.

ℹ️ This charger can give you up to 150 km of range in 30 minutes and is powered by 100% renewable energy. Charging costs are currently 45 cents per kW.

🌏 This project has been delivered in partnership with Evie Networks and is funded through the Victorian Government’s Destination Charging Action Victoria Program, which aims to install 55 EV chargers across the state. You can find out more about this program and the locations of the chargers here: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/grants/destination-charging-across-victoria-program

👍 By supporting the transition to electric vehicles, we are taking action on climate change and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. This project support's Council's Climate Change Action Plan, which outlines our goals and strategies for a more sustainable future. For more information on the Plan, visit www.theloop.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/climateaction

20/06/2023

We're looking forward to presenting a wonderful program of events for National NAIDOC Week. To view the full program and book your place go to https://yeawetlands.com.au/naidoc2023/ Proudly supported by Yea Wetlands Discovery Centre Inc, Murrindindi Shire Council and Taungurung Land & Waters Council.
Wild Blak Arts - Cassie Leatham - Bushtukka Art Weave Cultural Educator

20/06/2023

Are you a flood or storm-affected farmer? Have you applied for a Primary Producer Flood Recovery grant for the October 2022 to January 2023 floods and storms?

Ensure you submit the correct documents; check the guidelines here https://bit.ly/3LGHxak

If you have more questions, check out the Rural Finance FAQs at https://bit.ly/3yX2JkB

For assistance contact the Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1300 771 741 or at https://rfcsnetwork.com.au/

Applications close at 4 pm on Thursday 13 July.

More information is available from the Agriculture Recovery team on 0427 694 185 or at [email protected]
agriculture.vic.gov.au/floods

18/06/2023

I'm so excited to have a #1 on the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart with Craig Lloyd. I love this song 'Little Country Store', its music clip and the meaning behind it. Big thanks to radio and all who are supporting our collaboration. Thanks to our co-writer and video producer David Carter - Crestway Productions. Thanks to Taggerty General Store and all the little country stores around the world that are the lifeblood of our communities.
Merelyn Carter

18/06/2023

🎉 Do you have an event coming up in Murrindindi Shire? To ensure you are covering off on any Council requirements, we ask that you submit an Event Notification Form via our website with as much notice as possible. 📝

🏰 Council has recently implemented a permit process for the use of inflatables, including jumping castles, on Council-managed land and sites to minimise the risk of injury and keep our community, particularly children, safe. ⚠️ Inflatable devices can be hazardous if they are not set up and operated correctly. 📝If you’re planning on having inflatables at your next event, you must go through a permit process and provide evidence to Council that demonstrates you are meeting Australian Standards. Council officers will guide you through the process, so please get in touch with us nice and early. ☎️

For more information on running events in Murrindindi Shire and to submit an Event Notification Form 📝, visit our website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/organisingevents or get in touch with our Events team on 5772 0333 📞

18/06/2023

Help us develop Council’s Road Asset Management Plan (RAMP) 2023-2033

18/06/2023

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14/04/2023

All Victorians can collect rapid antigen tests (RATs) from participating local councils to help with the early detection and treatment of COVID.

Everyone can collect up to 2 packs of 5 RATs per household. Face masks have also been made available. The masks are individual (not wrapped), with a limit of five per person. You do not need a Medicare card.

RATs and masks are available at the following locations:
👉Alexandra Council Offices – 28 Perkins Street
👉Alexandra Library – 49 Grant Street
👉Kinglake Library and Customer Service Centre – 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road
👉Yea Library and Customer Service Centre – 15 The Semi Circle
👉Mobile Library – Locations and operational hours can be found at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/libraries

If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not collect RATs or masks until you are well. If you can’t get to a location, a guardian or carer can collect your free RATs for you.

14/04/2023

Such a fun day of watching the filming of this music video. Thank you to Craig Lloyd and Carter & Carter for dedicating this song to all Little Country Stores - we are feeling very proud to be part of this special project.

Following the success of his radio single ‘Take The Wheel’ from his album 'The Other Side of Me', Craig Lloyd teams up with Merelyn Carter (Carter & Carter) ...

13/04/2023

It has begun.
If you're driving along Marysville-Buxton Road in coming weeks, take it easy on the road. There are lots of tourists taking photos of the poplars, and they don't seem to be very aware of traffic.

13/04/2023

Following the success of his radio single ‘Take The Wheel’ from his album 'The Other Side of Me', Craig Lloyd teams up with Merelyn Carter (Carter & Carter) ...

11/04/2023

Council endorses ‘back to basics’ draft Budget for community feedback

07/04/2023

COUNCIL SERVICES OVER EASTER 🐣🐰
Kerbside waste collection will operate as usual over the Easter long weekend. Resource Recovery Centres are open as usual, with the exception of Good Friday on 7 April, when they are all closed. For more details of opening hours, visit www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/RRC
Council’s Library and Customer Service Centres in Alexandra, Yea and Kinglake and our Mobile Service will be closed over the Easter long weekend and will resume usual hours on Tuesday 11 April.
For matters such as stock on roads, dog attacks or unsafe road conditions, including fallen trees over roads, please call 5772 0333 at any time.
For any non-urgent requests, we’ll be back on deck from Tuesday 11 April, or you can always lodge a customer request at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/request

07/04/2023

HOP TO THE EASTER FAIR ON SUNDAY 🐰

THE Alexandra Easter Fair is happening on Sunday, April 9 from 10am until 3pm at Rotary Park in Alexandra. It is an all ages, family-friendly community event welcoming locals and visitors alike, with great stalls, rides for the kids, and entertainment all day including a visit from an egg-laden bunny.
The event showcases a number of art and craft stalls, local food, wineries and breweries will be providing tasting and sales, live music, children’s entertainment and much more.
“At the moment we’ve got about 28 stalls including four or five different food stalls,” organiser Andrew Embling said.
“We’ll also have music on the day. We’ve got Kevin Sullivan and The Sulli-Vans. They’ve come out of Sydney and they’re on tour most of the time. They’re a family that travel around playing music. On Good Friday they’re up in Bourke, New South Wales, then they get their caravan down to Canberra and come down to us.
“The week after us they’re on the way to Kooyong Festival so they’re on the road all the time. They’ve won a couple of awards in Tamworth and they’re definitely a band worth coming to have a look at. They play a kind of country-contemporary music.
“We have a trio playing as well that have come out of Gippsland so there will be music all day on the stage. They do covers so it’ll mix it up a little bit.”
It is a $2 gold coin donation for entry and all of the money donated goes towards the running of the day and keeping the Visitor Information Centre Open.
“It’s always a great day,” Mr Embling said.