P.O.Box 242, Wandong Post Office, Wandong, Vic. 3758 Phone: 0413 832 411 The group represents the residents of Wandong - Heathcote Junction, including with all levels of Government, on any issues that effect the township. Natural gas for Wandong - Heathcote Junction had been a focal objective for many years and finally delivered in 2017. Proper and appropriate development is also a high priority. The group also undertakes many projects to improve the appearance of Wandong - Heathcote Junction and conducts many working bees that we encourage resident participation. The group also operates or participates in most events in the town. Join the Wandong - Heathcote Junction Community Group now and have a say in the matters that affect our towns. The Wandong-Heathcote Junction Community Group (WHJCG) was formed in May 2001 by locals wishing to take an active role in the community regarding the views of residents, to liaise with council and government and by instigating various projects around the towns. The WHJCG is dedicated to improve the appearance of Wandong-Heathcote Junction and to make it the best place to live. The comments of residents who have shown appreciation of our work is most gratifying, however like all volunteer groups we would love to receive more resident participation. Have a say in your community and come along to the next meeting of the WHJCG, held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Wandong Public Hall. If you cannot attend meetings but can provide other support then please contact Allen Hall on 0413 832 411. FUNDRAISING: Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings Craigieburn and Wandong I.G.A.supermarket in Wandong Plaza PROJECTS: BEAUTIFICATION OF WANDONG RAILWAY STATION RESERVE The Wandong - Heathcote Junction Community Group (WHJCG) embarked on a project to beautify an unsightly area of land between the Wandong Railway Station and the Epping-Kilmore Road. The WHJCG obtained a community grant from the Mitchell Shire Council and together with it's own funds and donations from V/Line, the Wandong-Wallan Lions Club, Whats News, WHJ Neighbourhood Watch and Robert Gordon Real Estate TURNED the area into a small bush and wetlands walk. The project commenced in December 2005 when the blackberry bushes and weeds were poisoned and cleared. Heavy machinery then shaped the embankment and formed the pathway. A boardwalk bridge was constructed to cross the wetlands. In April and May 2006, three community working bees were held to lay over 840 square metres of biodegradable weedmat and to plant over 1,100 native plants, all indigenous to the area. The WHJCG has placed a large rock boulder at the station entrance with a plaque to describe the history of the Wandong railway station and the horse drawn tramways to the Mt. Disappointment State Forest. Bench seating, wooden (red gum) chain sawed sculptures and a large "WANDONG" sign on the Wandong Station embankment have been installed. Two pathway lights have now been installed. GRAFFITI REMOVAL The WHJCG has also completed work to eliminate and prevent graffiti at the Wandong and Heathcote Junction Railway Stations and at Wandong Plaza. This included surface cleaning and painting, provision of sensor lighting behind Wandong PLaza, new platform lighting at Heathcote Junction station, heavy planting and mulching. The WHJCG gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government, Department of Justice for making this project possible. HISTORY BOOK In 2008 the WHJCG successfully applied for a grant to collate and publish a book on the history of Wandong - Heathcote Junction. A committee was been formed and met on the last Wednesday of each month at the Sue Marstaeller Pavilion, Davern Reserve. The WHJCG gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Public Record Office Victoria for making this project possible. After three years of research and gathering of photos and information, the book was written by Mr Ron Pickett and on 27th March 2011, the book called "Ghosts, Gold & a White Elephant" was launched at the Australiana Restaurant, Wandong by Mr Robert Mitchell, Federal Member for McEwen. The WHJCG has now passed ownership and remaining copies of the book to the Wandong History Group. The grant also provided for a commemorative rock and plaque to be placed at the Heathcote Junction Railway Station to signify its past history as a branch line to Kilmore, Heathcote and Lancefield.
WHATS NEWS APRIL 2025 ARTICLE WEBSITE: In March the <www.wandong.vic.au> website received 1,011 visits. If any business or group has noticed any change which needs to be corrected to their entry, please let us know. To add your business or group email: whatsnewswhj@gmail.com.au After years of campaigning Mitchell Shire for the revamp of the Wandong bushfire park car park, two months ago we were advised that the plan will be produced within six weeks. Hopefully we will get a say in the design and it will be displayed to the community for comment. A discussion with a Mitchell Shire Officer some weeks ago presented some concerns when some important aspects of the plan seemed to be overlooked. We are still waiting on the plan. The grate for the drain in Rail Street around the corner from Affleck Streeet remains a problem. It is regularly blocked with mud, leaves, etc causing water to cross Rail Street at road level. For the first time it appears Mitchell Shire has cleared the debris from the grate and removed the pile of accumulated debris. Hopefully it takes on this task more regularly releasing our members from the task. We wrote to Mitchell Shire asking for the trees overhanging the mesh fence on Rail Street be cut before they fall on and further damage the fence and block traffic on Rail Street. The expected handball response from Mitchell Shire gave responsibility to VicTrack because the trees are on the Victrack side of the fence. However as the fence belongs to Mitchell Shire and the tree branches extend over the fence you would think Mitchell Shire would at least cut these branches to the fence line before they become a problem. Mitchell Shire has removed a large gum tree in the parking area on Rail Street opposite Affleck Street but left the stump which poses a risk for drivers . We have asked Mitchell Shire to reduce this stump to ground level. The WHJCG would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Easter egg basket raffle - the proceeds certainly help us to fund projects. The raffle was drawn on Saturday 12th April and the winners were: Jodie of Epping Kilmore Road, Heathcote Junction, Amira of Lakeview Ave Broadford and Carol of Govett St, Broadford. The Wandong Heathcote Junction Community Group also offers its deepest sympathy to the family of Marg Scanlon. Another great personality and long time resident in our town - Marg you will be greatly missed. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US IN 2025 AND PARTICIPATING IN OUR MANY PROJECTS. WANDONG SOUVENIRS Five Wandong souvenir spoons and five Wandong fridge magnets are now available. "Ghosts, Gold & A White Elephant" $50 Wandong History on DVD $10 Wandong post cards $1.50 or 8 for $10 Wandong car window stickers $2 inside $1.50 external Wandong souvenir spoons $7 or $30 for set of five Wandong fridge magnets $3.50 or $15 for set of five
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Community Centre and Pavilion Casual Community Groups: $15 per hour Minimum 2 hours No Bond required but a public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Casual Hire $25 per hour 2 hour minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Bond at discretion of Booking Officer Evening After 6:00p.m $50 per hour.2 hours minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond at discretion of Booking Officer. Monday to Thursday 6.00pm- 10.00pm. Weekend use: 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Bond $300 Noise must abate at 12am and grounds vacated by 1.30am. Please be considerate of neighbours when leaving A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Cleaning will be taken from bond at the rate of $40 per hour if premises not cleaned to the satisfaction of the Booking Officer. 24 hour period $500 A public liability Certificate of Currency must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond mandatory $150 for 3 hours hire Price includes GST.
SECURITY BONDS PrivateParties $300.00 Commercial Functions $500.00 21st Parties $350
Insurance $25 per booking if a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability of $5m is not supplied. This must be paid before collection of keys Cleaning: The Hirer may choose to have the centre cleaned after the event; costs will be taken from the Bond at $40per hour before refund. Please arrange prior to booking with Booking Officer. Where the hirer chooses to clean thecentre Bond will not be returned until the Booking Officer is satisfied the cleaning is acceptable. Where the cleaningfails to satisfy the Booking Officer a further charge for cleaning will be taken from the Bond at $40 per hour. Where aBond is not charged the hirer agrees to clean the centre to a satisfactory standard. If this does not occur a charge maybe made to the hirer.
THE WHOLE OF THE INSIDE OF THE CENTRE AND THE PLAYGROUND OUTSIDE IS A NO SMOKING AREA PLEASE ENSURE YOUR GUESTS ADHERE TO THIS LEGISLATED POLICY.
ANY CIGARETTE BUTTS MUST BE REMOVED BY HIRER AT END OF EVENT
The Centre is security alarmed including exiting from rear door from the inside.
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The Wandong Stadium is available for hire by ringing Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6200 The Oval is also available for hire by contacting the council on (recreation@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
WHJ Sports & Community Centre Inc. Committee of Management President: Rob Telfer 5787 1061 AH Vice President: Brian Jones Secretary: Darlene Gunter 0418312762 Treasurer: Sue Marstaeller 5787 1520 BOOKING OFFICER: Darlene Gunter 0418312762
Users of the Centre & L B Davern Reserve Wandong Junior Football Club Wandong Auskick Wandong Netball Club Wandong Tennis Club Wandong Playgroup Wandong Primary School Kilmore &District Adult Riding Club WHJ Neighbourhood Watch Mitchell Agility Dog Club Standard Bred Riding Group Milo Cricket WHJCG Wallan Wandong Lions Club
WHAT’S ON AT THE CENTRE Playgroup 9.30-11.30am on Tuesday Maternal & Child Health on Thursday ring 5787 1636 at the PreSchool
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Oval Bookings, Stadium bookings and enquiries - Mitchell Shire Council Recreation and Open Space unit ph. 5734 6200