From 12 – 13 December 2024, the Governor participated in an official visit to Mitchell Shire Council.
It marked the Governor’s second visit to the Shire, following a visit to flood affected regions earlier in the year.
Following a briefing with Mitchell Shire Council, the Governor visited Willowmavin Primary School where she was welcomed by the Principal and School Captains for a tour.
The Governor also visited Kilmore District Hospital, where she received a briefing, toured the hospital and met with nursing students on placement from Charles Sturt University, before visiting Dianella Nursing Home, where she met with staff and attended an afternoon tea with residents.
Concluding the Regional Visit, the Governor attended a bicentennial commemoration of the Hume and Hovell exploration party, where she delivered a speech and unveiled a new plaque at the same site where her predecessor, Colonel The Right Honourable George Edward John Mowbray Rous, Earl of Stradbroke, KCMG CB CVO CBE ADC, celebrated the centenary milestone in 1924.
Background information
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.