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The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is on again from October 22-28. A Council news release says: For the last four years, Murrindindi Shire residents have been participating in Bird Life Australia’s ‘Backyard Bird Count’ which uses ‘citizen science’ to track bird numbers and species around Australia. Murrindindi Shire Council Acting Mayor Sandice McAulay said the
Natalie Hutchins, Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, will be present on Saturday, October 20, for a formal acknowledgement of the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation’s ownership of Camp Jungai at Rubicon. This celebratory event will occur on the same day as the Taungurung RSA (Recognition and Settlement Agreement) Authorisation Meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled to
Toolangi Forest will be buzzing on Sunday (Sept. 16) when the Victorian Rally Championship and the Victorian Club Rally Series run through the area, reports the Mountain Views Mail newspaper at Healesville. The first cars depart Yarra Glen racecourse at 9am and travel up the Melba Highway and into the forest to tackle the racing
The Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation says there was initial concern about a flyer produced about a meeting to be held on Saturday (Sept. 15) at Camp Jungai, Rubicon. “The flyer for the meeting was generated by the office of Lidia Thorpe, the member for Northcote and a Gunai woman, and it initially caused us some
Dindi Sawmill will close by early October, and 17 local jobs will be lost. Forests Victoria reversed a decision that allowed Dindi Mill to harvest timber from the forests from 2020-23 and 2023-26. VicForests had consulted around future supply arrangements. This process has now consulted. The Local Paper understands that the State Government will make
This week’s 84-page issue of The Local Paper is out now, and copies are available – free – throughout Murrindindi Shire and the north-east. You can read this week’s issue, free, online at: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy180912z
BUXTON: A man in his 50s from Lilydale has been airlifted to the Alfred Hospital, with a serious gunshot wound to the leg. Crime Watch Victoria reports that a man is in custody, with detectives and other police remaining at the Maroondah Hwy scene, investigating. The Herald Sun reports: “A 49-year-old Buxton man, believed to be the
SATURDAY The sunshine brought out the numbers on Saturday at Royal Yea with Carl Maffei (25) winning his first Monthly Medal with a nett 68. Second to fourth was decided by CB with all three on nett 72. Wayne Rowe (11) was second from Rick Wills (7) then Martin Lowe (16). Rick was NTP on
Philpott, Ronald Frederick passed away on Saturday 8th of September 2018 at the age of 74. Father to Ronald, Grantley, Liese, Leah, Bradley, Trevor and Peter. Philpott, – The Funeral celebrating Ron’s life will be held at Murrindindi – Woodbourne Community Hub, 815 Murrindindi Rd, Murrindindi on Saturday, Saturday 15, 2018 at 11.00 am. In
SENIORS Best & Fairest. Adrian McCarthy Runner Up. Riley Aldous Most Improved. Aidan McSpeerin Most Consistent. Jack Salou Coaches Award. Xavier O’Dwyer RESERVES Best & Fairest. Jaryed Garlick Runner Up. Eddie Nielson Best 1st year player. Jordy Harry Most Improved. Ben Middleton Most Consistent. Darcy Pell Coaches Award. Ian Porter A-GRADE Best & Fairest. Gaby
