Skipton Progress Association

26/08/2026

🎆 Fireworks, food, fun and fantastic family festivities!

Light Up the Night is coming to Lismore for a fabulous evening filled with free fare, family-friendly fun and a fireworks finale that will fill the firmament.

From friendly faces and festive favourites to live music and a free barbecue, there's fun for folks of all ages.

Fill your calendar, find your friends and head to the Lismore Recreation Reserve from 6 pm at Lismore Recreation Reserve for a fiery flourish of colour and community spirit.

Presented by Corangamite Shire Council and the Lismore Progress Association.

07/08/2026

H5 bird flu is present in wild birds in south-west Victoria.

Early reporting gives us the best chance to reduce the impacts of the disease.

Avoid. Record. Report. is a simple way you can help.

If you see sick or dead birds or wildlife:
✅ avoid contact
✅ record the exact location and what you observed
✅ report it online or call 1800 675 888

We know people care deeply about wildlife and want to help when they see an animal in distress.

Injured wildlife may still need rescue and care, but if birds or wildlife appear sick, or dead, avoid contact and report it so trained responders can safely assess the situation.

Your report could help detect disease early and support our wildlife.
🔗 agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

07/08/2026

A housing requirement is now in place for poultry flocks of 50 or more birds along the south of the state for an initial 14 days following recent detections of H5 bird flu. 🐔

Poultry owners in these areas must house their birds or otherwise prevent contact with wild birds wherever practical.

Housing poultry is an additional risk mitigation option aimed at reducing exposure of poultry to infected wildlife. Wild birds are a known source of H5 bird flu.

Stringent biosecurity practices remain essential. If you notice unexplained illness or deaths in your birds, report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Find out more about the housing requirement: 🔗 agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

19/06/2026

Free Community Event tonight at the hall. (and Sat/Sun)

From the Black to Green, photo and art exhibition

Friday night 5.30pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4pm

The Streatham, carranballac Skipton fires photo and art exhibition.

Includes Music and light supper Friday night and tea and coffee Sat/Sun at the Mechanics Hall, Skipton

03/06/2026

Due to technical difficulties, this week's newsletter has been delayed. You can access the full colour digital copy of SCN Volume 49 Issue 17 at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ch8gYjaru6DqW3zS4o62zTgN8qAVA6ED/view?usp=sharing
If you would like a PDF emailed to you, please send an email request to [email protected]

This issue and previous issues are also available to view on the National Library Trove site at https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-4211211576

Our apologies for the inconvenience.

29/05/2026

22/04/2026

Due to a change in wind direction the planned burn will now be done on Monday 27th April

21/04/2026

The Skipton Fire Brigade - CFA is conducting a planned burn of the Skipton Common. The burn is scheduled for this Sunday, 26th April, depending on the conditions. For more information and contact information, please see flyers attached.

07/04/2026

Want to help shape local community projects?

Nominations are open for positions on the Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Committee.

The Berrybank Community Enhancement Fund supports projects in both Corangamite and Golden Plains Shires, and the Committee recommends which local projects should receive funding.

We’re looking for two community members to join the five member Committee.

If you’re passionate about supporting grassroots initiatives and strengthening our region, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 For more details and a nomination form, email [email protected]

📅 Nominations close Monday 4 May

07/04/2026

Have your say on how wastewater from septic tanks is managed in our communities.

Corangamite Shire Council has drafted a new Onsite Wastewater Management Plan to help protect local health and the environment in towns not connected to sewerage, including Cobden, Timboon, Port Campbell, Simpson, Derrinallum and Skipton.

This plan will guide future decisions about land use, permits and maintenance so systems remain safe and sustainable across the Shire.

Share your feedback by Monday 13 April at corangamite.vic.gov.au/OWMP