Change of venue for 'Barmaids'
Unfortunately it appears the Ellen Frances Hotel ceased trading on Friday night [10 November]. As a consequence Sunday night's play, the 'Barmaids' has had to be relocated.
Because it is a play about the reaction of barmaids to changes in management style, it is best played in an hotel. The Violet Town Hotel will now host Barmaids. more ...
StreetLife program coordinator
The Violet Town Action Group, in partnership with the Strathbogie Shire Council, has been successful in attracting Victorian State Government funding under the “StreetLife” Program to undertake a range of business development and business promotion initiatives, for the benefit of the Violet Town business community. more ...
Give Kangaroos a brake - slow down and be aware
Strathbogie Shire Council would like to warn motorists of the increased risk of collision with wildlife, especially kangaroos, at this time of year.
Due to the drought, kangaroos and other wildlife are moving onto roadsides in search of food and for green pick after small showers. more ...
Official Visitors Guide Invitation
Strathbogie Shire Council is pleased to invite advertising contributions in the first shire-wide Official Visitors Guide (OVG). This quality publication will showcase our region to visitors, providing information on our many tourist attractions, natural landscapes, restaurants and eateries, wineries and cellar doors, accommodation, retail shopping precincts and events. more ...
Launch Violet Town Bowls Club lighting upgrade
The Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Hon. Justin Madden, will "flick the switch" on the Violet Town Bowls Club Lighting Upgrade project on Monday 20 November at 8.30pm. The opening was meant to be held on 9 November but with the availability of the Minister, Violet Town Bowls Club have rescheduled. more ...
StreetLIFE Program launched in Violet Town
Strathbogie Shire Council is pleased to announce that it has been successful in securing $20,000 from the StreetLIFE Program to boost commercial activity for Violet Town. The funding was announced today, by the Minister for Small Business, Andre Haermeyer to a delighted group of Violet Town business people and residents. more ...
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