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A proposed across-the-board rates increase of 2.1 per cent will be presented to Tuesday night’s Murrindindi Shire Council. Councillors are looking to adopt a $34.4 million budget, with a nominal $1000 surplus, for the 2018-19 financial year. More than $7.8 million has been allocated to capital works projects, although one-fifth ($1.59 million) of these works
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SEYMOUR DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL- NETBALL SCOREBOARD Under 16 Football. Results. Round 1. Sunday, April 15. Seymour v Tabilk. Wandong v Alexandra. Euroa 6.7 (43) d St Mary’s 6.5 (41). Broadford: Bye. Under 14 Football. Results. Round 1. Sunday, April 15. Seymour v Tabilk. St Mary’s 9.12 (66) d Euroa 1.2 (8). Broadford 21.15 (141) d
NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1 Seniors. Results. Round 1. Saturday, April 14. Bundoora 19.10 (124) d Northcote Park 13.5 (83). West Preston-Lakeside 21.13 (139) d Hurstbridge 8.13 (61). Greensborough 13.19 (97) d Montmorency 10.10 (70). North Heidelberg 13.10 (88) d Macleod 10.9 (69). Whittlesea 6.10 (46) d Heidelberg 6.8 (44). Seniors. Ladder. 1.
Emergency service units are attending a road accident on Saturday morning (Apr. 14) on the Maroondah Hwy between Taggerty and Buxton. The road is reported to be closed to general traffic.
A number of services will be held on Tuesday (Apr. 24) and Wednesday (Apr. 25) throughout the Shire of Murrindindi to commemorate ANZAC Day. Tuesday, April 24 Kellock Lodge, Alexandra: Special service for residents – 11am. Wednesday, April 25 Alexandra • 6am dawn service at Leckie Park Memorial. • 10.45am assemble at the RSL Hall
Murrindindi Council issued a ‘Community Notice’ on Friday (Apr. 13), saying that works in Snodgrass St, Yea, will now not be completed until April 27. The drainage upgrade, and kerb and channel renewed works, began on February 27. The works are between Nolan and Gifford Sts. Backfilling of access to properties will be completed early
People and pooches alike are set to hit the footpath in Eildon on Sunday, May 20, for the town’s 6th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk. Eildon is the smallest town in Victoria to host the event, which raises funds for the RSPCA. Mark Howard of Eildon Real Estate is the Volunteer Coordinator for the event
Council supports program for residents to go solar with peace-of-mind Murrindindi Shire Council is excited to announce its new partnership with Yarra Energy Foundation to deliver a community solar bulk buy program. The Dindi Bulk Buy Program will offer Shire residents, businesses, clubs, farms, weekenders and off-grid properties access to genuine, impartial advice and discounted
Murrindindi Shire Council believes grassroots efforts to advance environmental sustainability are critical in addressing the challenges we all face. Murrindindi Shire’s Natural Environment and Climate Change Portfolio Councillor Rebecca Bowles said there are lots of community-led initiatives happening around the Shire that are making fantastic contributions in different ways. “One initiative Council is particularly proud
