Council
6 November, 2025
Sporting clubs named among funding winners
MORTLAKE sporting clubs are big winners among the $149,000 in funding awarded to community groups from the first round of Moyne Shire Council’s 2025/26 Community Assistance Fund.
Councillors approved $124,367 in matched funding to groups across the shire for projects in the over $3000 category at last week’s Ordinary Meeting of Council.
When this funding is combined with community group and other contributions, the total financial injection into the local economy exceeds $336,000.
Among the big-ticket items in the over $3000 category was a $15,000 investment for an upgrade to the scoreboard at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve and $12,000 for the Mortlake Golf Club to purchase a tractor.
In addition, the Mortlake Racing Club will receive $1540 for the external painting of ticket boxes and the Panmure Action Group will replace the fencing at the Anzac Memorial thanks to $3000 in funding.
Moyne Shire Council major councillor Karen Foster highlighted the Community Assistance Fund as an important way for local groups to bring their projects to life.
“This fund is designed to support clubs and organisations in enhancing their facilities, purchasing new equipment, or rolling out programs and initiatives that are meaningful to the wider community,” she said.
“This list is a great reflection of that.
“This fund is one of council’s most practical programs and it’s been great to see so many applications for community projects and facilities.
“This funding empowers groups to take initiative and strengthen their partnerships with council, so we can work together to build resilient and connected communities.
“We very much look forward to seeing these projects develop and congratulate all the latest funding recipients.”
Council also received many strong applications for grants in the under $3000 category.
Among the funding recipients was the Mortlake Community Development Committee ($245 for a history board at the Mortlake Pool), Cudgee Primary School ($870 towards a youth-led night market), East Framlingham Golf Club ($9545 to purchase a debris blower) and the Panmure Football Netball Club ($2530 for an electronic netball scoreboard).