Mirboo North Recovery Fund continues to support Community
The Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund in the Community Foundation continues to make small grants to support the community in recovery. This fund was set up post-storm and has been generously supported by local donors and those further afield. Thanks to these donors we have given out a range…
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Community Foundation History Book commended at Victorian Community History Awards
The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation is delighted that ‘From Rural Health to Community Strengthening’ was recognised with commendation at the 2023 Victorian Community History Awards from a field of 168 nominations. Celebrating a Milestone At an awards ceremony at the Melbourne Arts Centre last Friday, February 2nd,…
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A Colourful and Contemporary Mural at Co-Space
Local artist and curator, Melanie Caple, and four students from Mirboo North Secondary College painted a new mural in Mirboo North last week after 12 months of planning. The mural, which was designed by Melanie, not only incorporated elements of the students’ winning designs, but it reconnects with Dennis Leversha’s…
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Winners of Mural Design Competition announced!
The foundations mural on Ridgway is about to be transformed by Melanie Caple and a team of four students from the Mirboo North Secondary College. At a celebratory gathering at the space last week, Melanie Caple announced the winners of the mural design competition: Morgan Finnegan, Jett Gundy, Jobeka Siaman…
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New Directors for the Community Foundation
We are very pleased to share the news that two new Directors have been appointed to the Board of the Community Foundation as of 24th May 2021. We welcome Ariane Ramsey, resident of Boolarra and Daisy Browne, resident of Mirboo North. Between them, they add a great range of skills…
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Design a Mural Competition
The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation have launched a creative design competition for students living in and around Mirboo North. This exciting opportunity will result in a transformation of the Community Foundation’s Courtyard at 96 Ridgway, where one lucky student will have the chance to paint alongside artist Melanie…
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