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Evelyn MLA Christine Fyffe spoke in the Legislative Assembly last week about the State Government’s management of Country Fire Authority matters. “The government chose to laugh, sneer and make jokes when asked about harassment and bullying of women in the fire services,” Ms Fyffe said. “The Premier should be standing up for women, but instead
Cindy McLeish, MLA, has told State Parliament of going to the centenary celebrations of Strathewen Primary School. “What a joyous occasion and wonderful celebration it was,” Ms McLeish said. “Dancing, music, singing, art and colour were all constant features. It is incredible to think that such a small community can support a school for such a long period. “There were so
Danielle Green, MLA for Yan Yean, has commended local football and netball leagues. Speaking in State Parliament on Thursday, Ms Green said: “I rise to commend the efforts of all local football clubs for another great season in the 2017 Northern Football Netball League and Riddell District Football League competitions. Melbourne’s north has some of
Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has mentioned the Eltham District Historical Society in State Parliament. “This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eltham District Historical Society (EDHS),” Ms Ward told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. “This is a tremendous and important community group which helps our community know and understand whence they came. “Their
Parliamentarian Vicki Ward spoke last week in the Legislative Assembly about attending the Festivcal of Music at Eltham High School. “Eltham High School, as this place well knows, has a strong history of music excellence. The performance on this night, as it was on the Thursday night before, was nothing short of outstanding,” Ms Ward
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 13-year-old Epping teen Jackson May. Jackson was last seen at a residential address on Polydor Ct, Epping, on Tuesday (Oct. 17). Police have concerns for his welfare due to his age and the length of time he has been missing. Investigators believe Jackson may be
Whittlesea Council is reminding residents that motorbikes don’t belong in parkland. The warning comes after residents tabled a petition to Council in July complaining about the illegal use of off-road motorbikes in vacant land in the Mernda Villages Estate and Quarry Hills Parkland. Council has investigated the issue in conjunction with local police. Mayor, Cr
A 20-year-old man has been charged after a collision in Eltham about 8.30pm last night (Wed.). Police received calls of a car travelling erratically, allegedly speeding and on the wrong side of the road. Greensborough Highway Patrol members have been told a Ford Falcon ute was travelling north on Bolton St when it struck a
Today’s latest regional news at the Local Paper website: • Prepare property, plan, before season heats up Prepare property, plan, before season heats up • Mansfield: Aust. Day nominations sought Mansfield: Aust. Day nominations sought • Yarra Ranges: applications open for partnership grants Yarra Ranges: applications open for partnership grants
11.20PM. WEDNESDAY FIRST WITH KINGLAKE FOOTBALL NEWS Kinglake Football-Netball Club has set a new date for its reconvened Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held from 7pm on Wednesday, November 8 at the clubrooms. “Our club had great volunteers this season but all positions are now vacant and we need individuals to jump in
