Minutes from 7th February 2010 meeting

Newstead 2021 held its first meeting for 2010 on Sunday 7th February. It was a terrific meeting with lots of good discussion around plans for the year ahead. Download a copy of the minutes here.

Meeting agenda for 7th February

Click here for a copy of the agenda for this Sunday’s N2021 meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.

First meeting for 2010

Our first meeting for 2010 will be held at the Newstead RTC on Sunday 7th February (9.30am – 11.30am). An agenda will be circulated shortly. Please contact Geoff if you have any agenda items.

Minutes from 22nd November meeting

Download a copy of the meeting minutes from the 22nd November meeting held at the Newstead RTC. For details of finances just look across to the Financial Matters page.

Meeting agenda for 22 November 2009

Download a copy of the meeting agenda for the 22nd November meeting to be held at the Newstead RTC.

Draft letter to VicRoads regarding town speed limits – click to download

Draft letter of support to Mount Alexander Shire regarding netball/tennis court refurbishment – click to download

Proposed Student Bus Service from Newstead & Maldon to Bendigo

A Community Meeting will be held WEDNESDAY – 25^th NOVEMBER at the MALDON COMMUNITY CENTRE @ 7.30pm to discuss the possibility of establishing a student bus service from Newstead and Maldon to Bendigo. 

Sandy Nevill, speaking for the Maldon & District Student Bus Planning Group, said that there were many reasons why a school bus to Bendigo with pick-up points in Newstead and Maldon was a preferred option to the current arrangements.  “At present most children are dropped off on the corner of the Calder Highway and Fogarty’s Gap Road in the morning and picked up at night,” Sandy said.  “Some are even driven up to Bendigo every day or driven to Castlemaine twice a day.  Even with car-pooling, this adds up to a lot of car trips.  And that’s not a good thing.”

A survey designed to gauge the need for a school bus service running from Newstead via Maldon to Bendigo will soon be circulated to interested people.  A group of parents has banded together to examine the feasibility of a bus service that would transport students to BRIT and La Trobe University as well as to primary and secondary schools in Bendigo.  The information gathered will be used to assist the Shire and local bus companies to plan transport requirements over the next five years. Surveys can also be picked up or returned to the MALDON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK OR NEWSTEAD RTC. To read more about the proposal see an article from the Tarrengower Times and/or the expression of interest form.

Mount Alexander Shire: 2009-2010 Community Grants Scheme

It’s time for our community to think about potential projects that could be supported through the MAS Community Grants Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to support not-for-profit community organisations (such as Newstead 2021 and lots of other active Newstead groups) in the provision of facilities, programs and services that enhance the quality of life and create a sustainable future for residents and visitors to the Mount Alexander Shire.

A series of information sessions regarding the Community Grants Scheme will be held in various locations across the Shire in the coming weeks as follows:

Wednesday 25 November from 7pm – 8pm
Ray Bradfield Room, Castlemaine

Thursday 26 November from 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Maldon Neighbourhood Centre

Friday 27 November from 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Ray Bradfield Room, Castlemaine

Applications for the 2009/2010 Community Grants Scheme open on Monday 9 November and close at 4pm on Friday 11 December 2009. For more information including the guidelines and application form click here.

Ideas for grants will be discussed at our upcoming 22 November meeting – come armed with compelling ideas.

Meeting Minutes from 18th October

Download a copy of the meeting minutes from the 18th October meeting held at the Barlow/Dowell residence. Many thanks to Gen for her hospitality!

Loddon River Restoration Plan

At the Newstead 2021 Community Summit in 2008, the local community expressed that the restoration of the natural values of the river was very important. A broadly representative group of interested individuals including farmers, town dwellers, bush block owners and others formed the view that a carefully prepared community-based plan was an essential first step towards restoring our precious river. It was decided that Newstead Landcare Group would facilitate the development of this plan. Download here  [its about 1.5 MB so will take a little while!] or inspect a copy at DIG Cafe or the Newstead RTC.

This plan is a draft, which will be modified to incorporate further community input. A community meeting will be held to gather such feedback. Feedback can also be provided by email to patrickkavanagh@bigpond.com or to Jennie Grundy on 5476 2314.

Meeting agenda for 18th October 2009

Download a copy of the meeting agenda for the 18th October meeting to be held at the Newstead RTC.