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
Notes from the (Strathbogie Tableland Action Group) STAG meeting held in the Strathbogie Memorial Hall Sunday 16th February 2025
Items discussed:
- Some members of our community (including Adrian) met with the Strathbogie Shire Council to give input into and discuss the Rural Residential Land Use and Urban Growth Strategy. This was the first of 3 meetings to be held over coming weeks to create a strategy for future development in the Shire.
- The standpipe/pump installation (which is part of the drought relief facility water tank, at the Strathbogie recreation ground) is on pause until funding becomes available.
- STAG has decided to fund Bogie Tree so it can be taken to the next level of subscription. The funds raised at the pizza night on 20th Feb will go towards this.
- People will be encouraged to better identify the location of stock on roads or when a branch/tree is down on a road, when reporting it on Bogie Tree. They will also be encouraged to advise if the Council has been notified when a road is blocked or a tree on a road needs removal.
- The amount of rubbish dumped into the recycling bins at the rec ground is an ongoing concern. STAG are looking for community feedback on the most appropriate and effective way to go forward with this.
- The construction of the footpath from the rec ground to Main St Strathbogie will be funded in next (financial) year’s budget.
- The hall committee and STAG along with Bogarts will hold a night of music and celebration at the Strathbogie Memorial Hall on 22nd March.
- STAG are seeking another committee member. Anyone who is interested can email stag@strathbogie.org
- Community bus service project: Marion and Crowe had a couple of zoom meetings with representatives from communities who have successfully established a bus service. This background research included meetings with volunteers from Venus Bay and also Avenel, who currently offer a weekly service between Avenel and Seymour. These conversations were valuable for learning about different options and funding models that might be relevant to a bus service between Strathbogie and Euroa. Any one willing to ‘get on board’ (excuse the pun) the Bogie Bus project would be most welcome. There has been much enthusiasm around the Tableland about the idea of a community bus. It has been suggested that the idea be lodged with Council as part of its current community consultation informing the next four year Council Plan. It is important that as many community members as possible express their hopes for a community bus by 2 March. This can be submitted online at www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
- Meanwhile, Marion has engaged with the State Government Department of Transport and Planning about potential funding as part of its Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program (FLTSP). State government funding is available for co-funded projects for small capital transport projects.
Anyone interested in assisting with this proposal or who wishes to provide input on any of the above, can contact: