From 13 – 14 March 2024, the Governor participated in an official visit to flood affected regions in Murrindindi, Mitchell and Campaspe Shires.
The visit was an opportunity for the Governor to visit communities impacted by the mid-January 2024 Victorian storms and floods emergency and hear about the recovery process.
Following a briefing from the Murrindindi Shire Council, the Governor visited the Yea Caravan Park and a local property – both of which were affected by the flooding event.
The Governor also received a briefing from Mitchell Shire Council, followed by a tour of the town and a visit to the local SES Unit, before attending a dinner with flood-affected local business owners, where the Governor spoke with guests about their experiences.
In Rochester, the Governor met with the Rochester SES Unit to hear about the response to the floods and preparations for future threats, before attending a morning tea with the Campaspe Shire Council, flood recovery staff and community members.
Background information
Murrindindi Shire
Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe, spanning 3879 square kilometres and encompassing the rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea.
The majority of the land in the Shire is classified as agricultural and agribusiness, encompassing beef production, forestry, fishing and horticulture form key industries, as does tourism.
The major industries of Murrindindi Shire include primary production, forestry, tourism, light manufacturing and engineering.
For more information, visit Murrindindi Shire Council.
Mitchell Shire
Located 40 kilometres north of Melbourne, Mitchell Shire is Victoria’s fastest growing municipality.
The Shire has an estimated population of 49,000, which is expected to grow to 170,000 people by 2041, with most of this growth anticipated to occur in and around the southern townships of Beveridge, Kilmore/Kilmore East and Wallan.
Agricultural, equine and tourism industries are important contributors to the local economy.
For more information, visit Mitchell Shire Council.
Campaspe Shire
The Shire of Campaspe is located in the northern part of the Victoria. It covers an area of 4,519 square kilometres and has a growing population of over 38,000 people.
Campaspe Shire is a predominantly rural area, but has significant residential areas in the townships of Echuca and Kyabram.
Land is used mainly for agriculture, particularly dairy farming, cereal and grain growing and sheep grazing. Tourism is also an important industry.
For more information, visit Campaspe Shire Council.