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Nine years on from the Black Saturday fires, Murrindindi Shire Council has voted to spend $500,000 on construction of bushfire memorials. In a secret section of Council’s meeting on November 22, Councillors voted to accept the tender from Fineblade Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of $501,142.00 (excluding GST), for the Murrindindi Bushfire Memorials
Murrindindi Council officers are progressing with the preparatory work for developing the annual budget for 2018-19,” Cr Leigh Dunscombe told last week’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council. “Council briefing sessions are scheduled to work on this over the next three months. “The Exposure Bill for the new Local Government Act has been released for public
Community members and visitors across Murrindindi Shire celebrated Australia Day with nine different events taking place throughout the municipality, co-ordinated by community groups. Four Ambassadors attended events run in Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville, Flowerdale, and Strath Creek as part of the Australia Day Ambassador Program. Ambassadors included Tim Conolan, Robin Daubeny, Claude Lombard and Bill
Wayne Miller of Alexandra has been named as one of Murrindindi Shire’s two Senior Citizens of the Year. A Shire news release, issued on Australia Day (Fri.), said: Wayne is a born and bred Alexandra resident, who has worked tirelessly for the community for many years. A Life Member of the Alexandra Football and Netball Club,
Pamela Lawless of Kinglake is one of two Murrindindi Shire Senior Citizens of the Year. A Shire news release said: Pam’s contributions to the Kinglake Ranges community date back to the 1970s and 1980s when she support the Middle Kinglake Primary School, the Kinglake Scout Group and the Kinglake Football Club. A community ‘Thank-you’ day was
Kate Chalmers was named Murrindindi Shire Young Citizen of the Year on Friday (Australia Day). A Shire news release said: Kate is a strong leader amongst her peers in the Kinglake Ranges. She is passionate about music and drama, and has a warm and gentle demeanour that makes her easy to get along with. Her
Fern Hames was named Murrindindi Shire Citizen of the Year on Australia Day (Fri., Jan. 26). Fern is a long time resident and long standing contributor in the community, having lived in Murrindindi Shire since the early 1980s. Murrindindi Shire Council issued this media statement: Fern has been integral in the development and delivery of
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in East Gippsland, North Central, North East and parts of Central, South West, Northern Country, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:40 pm Friday, January 26, 2018. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash
Nancy Thurlby won the ‘Best in Show’ prize at the Rotary Club of Yea Art Show Opening Night on Thursday (Jan. 25). Judge Julian Bruere announced Nancy as winner with her ‘Colour My World’ pastel. Second best in show was awarded to Glenn Hoyle for ‘The Girl with Red Hair’ oil painting. Major sponsor Frank
Former Yea general practitioner Dr Morton Rawlin has been recognised as a member (AM) in the General Division in the Australia Day Honours. Associate Professor Rawlin was recognised “for significant service to the medical profession particularly through governance in the areas of general practice and medical education”. Dr Rawlin is listed as a general practitioner
