Mr Treptel is a former hacker turned AI and cyber security expert who will share insights into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and cyber security, and what they mean for businesses.
Businesses across the Murray River Council and Campaspe Shire Council local government areas and the greater Goulburn Valley region are invited to attend.
The event will be held at the Moama Bowling Club on Thursday, October 23 from 5.30pm to 9pm.
To book a ticket, visit tinyurl.com/ywxp7atc
Customers invited to share feedback
Coliban Water is asking customers to share their feedback — and those who take part go in the draw to win one of 10 $100 water bill credits.
The water service provider is looking for customers’ perspective on products and services.
Regardless of whether customers receive an email invitation, every customer can take part by visiting the website and completing the survey by October 22.
The survey is available at coliban.com.au
G-MW board welcomes five new members
Five new members have been appointed to the Goulburn-Murray Water board.
New members Justin Hanney, Rob McMillan, Sue Oddie, Liz Ryan and Paul Weller join continuing board members Natalie Akers, Andrew Cooney, Larna Tarrant and Kris Peach.
Mr Hanney has been appointed chair.
G-MW managing director Charmaine Quick welcomed the new members and thanked outgoing chair Diane James, who joined the board in 2018 as well as long-serving members Patrick McNamara, Jonathan Koop and David McKenzie.
Buster joins campaign
There’s a new bird on the block — and he’s not here to laugh, he’s here to fight for fairness.
The CFA Volunteers Group Inc has welcomed Buster the kookaburra, the bold, cheeky, and unmistakably Aussie mascot of the new ‘Fence Sign’ campaign.
You’ll be seeing Buster popping up on fences, gates and front paddocks across Victoria – squawking out one very clear message: Scrap the emergency services and volunteers tax – it’s time for a fair go.
“Buster cuts through the noise with a laugh and a message,” a CFA Volunteers Group Inc spokesperson said.
“He’s a reminder that fire safety is a community responsibility — but funding it through an unjust property levy isn’t.”
Signs will be available from participating local fire brigades.
Duck abundance survey
The Game Management Authority’s annual survey of Victoria’s game duck population starts later this month.
The survey will be conducted by wildlife biologists, who will record the presence, species and number of game ducks at more than 850 water bodies across Victoria, including wetlands, farm dams, sewerage treatment plants, streams and rivers.
The 2025 survey is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, October 21, until Saturday, November 8, inclusive. The flight schedule may change from day to day, depending on weather conditions or other factors.
Residents in surveyed areas may see a helicopter flying at low levels for a short time and for no longer than is necessary. Disturbance to livestock will be minimised or avoided. The safety of people and livestock is a priority.
For information, including a map of the proposed flight path, visit gma.vic.gov.au/research/duck-research
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