STAG (Strathbogie Tableland Action Group)
STAG is one of eight action groups established across the Shire in 2005 to provide direction to Council regarding community development and strengthening through the development of a Community Action Plan, and to generally act as a liaison between Council and the community.
STAG has three sub-committees which include both committee members and members of the community:
Communications sub-committee which oversees:
– Strathbogie Google Group: Strathbogie-tree
– Community Directory
– Tableland Talk: Our local Community newsletter
– Community Website: strathbogie.org
Emergency sub-committee which:
– liaises with the CFA and Council
– provides: bushfire emergency and storm preparation information along with other general emergency information, and with the hall committee, is planning a Recovery Hub at the Strathbogie Hall
– has complied the Strathbogie Tableland Emergency Information Folder, copies of which can be inspected at the Strathbogie General Store, the Strathbogie Recreation Reserve, the Strathbogie Golf Club, the Boho South Hall and the Strathbogie Memorial Hall and is also available on the Emergency pages of this website
Safer Roads Strathbogie (SRS) which through education and improved roadside signage, tries to improve the safety on our Tableland roads for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and our native wildlife.
Strathbogie, Cup Weekend Festival sub-committee which:
– is responsible for organising the festivities for the Melbourne Cup Weekend celebrations held on the Strathbogie Tableland
STAG may be contacted by emailing stag@strathbogie.org
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Our Purpose
We embrace a set of core values that guide our interactions and shape our collective identity. We believe in fostering a welcoming and inclusive community that celebrates diversity, respects every individual, and supports the well-being of our community members. We are committed to preserving and protecting nature, and to promoting environmental sustainability for the benefit of present and future generations. Together, we strive to create a community that thrive on these principles.
Respect, Inclusion, Support, Diversity, Environmental and Economic Sustainability
In embracing these values, we foster a vibrant, harmonious, and inclusive community where every individual can thrive, and our environment is preserved for future generations. Together we make a positive impact by respecting, supporting, and embracing the diverse voices that enrich our shared experience while working toward a sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
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The 2024 /2025 STAG Committee comprises:
Chairperson – Adrian Beard
Deputy Chairperson – Joel Ingham
Treasurer – Henry O’Connor
Secretary – Alison Angus
The general committee are :
Pennie Beard (Assistant Secretary), Wayne Kelly, Tess Scanlon, Marion Roberts, Susie Bates, Robert Menenan, Crowe, Stuart Bridgman, Steve Wardrop.
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The Strathbogie Tableland Community Action Plan 2024 – 2028 can be accessed by clicking on the link below
Strathbogie Tableland Community Action Plan 2024 – 2028
THE STAG REPORT
The following notes are from our most recent Strathbogie Tableland Action Group meeting, which was held on 27th April 2025 at the Strathbogie memorial hall.
- There was more discussion on some of the items carried over from our March meeting.
- STAG will seek community feedback on the best local projects to spend grant money on. There are still the Strathbogie Recreation reserve stand pipe and the community directory projects which require grant money for them to proceed.
- There has been no community feedback on solutions for the on going dumping of non recyclables & rubbish left at the Strathbogie Recreation reserve, although it is noted that the ground around the bins is presently very clean and free of rubbish.
- The Fungi Festival – Puff Ball, will be held at the Strathbogie hall on Saturday 17th May. Suzie advised that although bookings are presently slow, working on the event is proceeding well.
- Stuart advised that there are presently 408 members on Bogie Tree. A few are not receiving all emails because their email boxes are full resulting in “soft bounces”.
- Community bus service project: No further update on this because Marion was unable to attend the meeting.
- It was observed that the footpath between the Strathbogie Recreation reserve and Main Street has been surveyed.
- Stuart followed up with Ambulance Victoria, Leon Mackrell’s suggestion to provide reflectors/ lighting around the Strathbogie Recreation reserve oval to enable better visibility for air ambulance helicopters trying to land at night or in thick fog. Their response was: that due to the technology in the helicopters, additional lighting, etc, is not necessary.
- Crowe advised that the Safer Roads Strathbogie (SRS) is looking at preparing stickers to engender greater community awareness and that Strathbogie Council is organising a risk assessment on Harrys Creek and the Euroa – Strathbogie Roads, to determine if the speed limit should be revised to 80 kph
- An old AED (defibrillator) which requires a new battery and pads is available for any community group/hall if they wish to purchase these items.
- A working group has been formed to organise a community strengthening event and they’ll be meeting to come up with a fun way to do this. Volunteers from the community will be required.