Clean Up Australia Day is coming up on Sunday, 6 March! Each year, more than one million Aussies step up to help our environment in a show of community spirit.
You've heard of 'giving back' to your local community – now it's time to take something away instead!
Help to keep your town clean by picking up litter at one of the many 2022 Clean Up Australia Day events happening across Campaspe Shire.
Campaspe Shire Council Mayor Chrissy Weller encouraged everyone to join a clean-up crew in their community.
"Community groups, businesses and individuals across our region have done a fantastic job organising Clean Up events. We have continued to support these events by aiding in collection disposal and providing essential resources.
"There are many schools who have also joined the cause, encouraging the next generation to keep their town tidy, such as St Mary's Primary in Rushworth, St Joseph's College in Echuca, and St Augustine's College in Kyabram.
"One group doing something different this year is ZM's Kayak and Canoe Crew, led by Zach McGrath. If you've got a kayak and want to do a good deed, head to the river with Zach and clean up the Campaspe from on the water."
Campaspe Shire Council General Manager Community, Keith Oberin said it wasn't too late to start an event of your own.
"With your support, we can help to stop litter ending up in our public places, bushland and waterways. If there's no appearance of rubbish on the ground, it is less likely that someone will litter.
"Rubbish that is carelessly thrown away, admittedly by a small minority of people, still can do profound damage to our native wildlife. Litter also affects the visual appearance of our neighbourhoods.
"By registering your event, even if that means just a group of mates, Clean Up Australia will send you a free starter kit which includes bags, gloves and other resources.
"If you want to find out where all Clean Up Australia Day events are being held, go to the Clean Up Australia Day website and search your postcode to join an event."
Clean Up Australia Day events in our area, with meeting points:
Wednesday, 2 March
Echuca McDonald's 479 – 289 High Street, Echuca 2 – 4pm
Saturday, 5 March
Kyabram community Kyabram Memorial Park 8.30am
Sunday, 6 March
1st Kyabram Scouts 1st Kyabram Scout Hall 8am – 1pm
Rochester community Ramsay Street 9 – 10.30am
Echuca Moama Landcare Main entrance to Banyule Forest off Pakenham Street 9 – 11am
Rushworth Wildflower Hunt Moto Finish Café, 31 High Street 9 – 11am
Rochester & District Angling Club Red Bridge, north end of Ramsay Street 9am – 1pm
Stanhope community Stanhope Public Park Reserve 9.30 – 11.30am
ZM's Kayak and Canoe Crew Campaspe River, meeting at the end of Leslie Street 10am – 12.30pm
