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Have a sneak peek at Dindi.TV, the region’s new TV channel. The first broadcast was recorded for posterity at a purpose-built studio at The Local Paper’s offices. Regular broadcasts, with a full local news service, will commence early in the New Year. As well as news, local businesses will have the opportunity of sharing their information
Greensborough Highway Patrol had their hands full n Montmorency after pulling over a five seater ute tonight (Fri.). The Ford F350 was observed on Para Rd about 7.45pm with a few people in the rear tray of the ute. The vehicle was intercepted on Hoban Ave and the occupants started to pile out. In total
Murrindindi Shire Council has approved the appointment of HLB Mann Judd for provision of internal audit services for a four-year contract price of $130,000 (excluding GST). Council this week authorised the signing and sealing of contract number 18/17 – Provision of Internal Audit Services – proposed by Cr Leigh Dunscombe and Cr Charlie Bisset.
Poor access to mental health services for Kinglake Ranges residents was a major issue in the lead-up to the State Election. Politicians were reminded that Kinglake Ranges residents were being referred to health practitioners as far away as Shepparton, rather than to nearby help at Whittlesea. Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd signalled to Council this
Australia Post will now recognise that properties once identified as part of the township of Hazeldene will now officially be within the Flowerdale postcode, 3717. “This is an issue that has been raised by the Flowerdale community, including at community forums in Flowerdale. Council, local representatives and individual members of the public have been advocating for this
The operators of a Degani café in Melbourne’s north-east have been penalised over $140,000 for underpaying staff and providing inspectors with false records, following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Greenvale man Sajid Amin, who runs and part-owns the Degani outlet at Greensborough, has been penalised $23,562 in the Federal Circuit Court. A company
What counts most. Local support. The following businesses have signed for every-issue full-page advertising in The Local Paper in 2019. 1. Killingworth Hill Cafe and Whisky Bar 2. Hall’s Funerals 3. Landmark Harcourts Alexandra and Yea 4. GLA Real Estate (double-page-spread) 5. Yarra valley Brazzen 6. McCormack Funerals 7. Geoff Lambert, Dental Prosthetist 8. Northern
Police are investigating an incident which occurred in Hurstbridge on Tuesday (Dec. 18). Investigators have been told a 12-year-old girl was walking home along Arthurs Creek Rd when she was approached by a man about 4pm. The man offered the girl a lolly however the girl declined and she began running away from the man.
Nine teams will compete in the Division 2 competition of AFL Yarra Ranges, now changed to AFL Outer East. The nine teams are: Alexandra, Gembrook-Cock-atoo, Kinglake, Powelltown, Seville, Thornton-Eildon, Yarra Glen and Yea. A reformed league is expected in the following year, 2020. The AFL Outer East competition has expanded to have three divisions. The
Bishop John Parkes’s statements earlier this year that Alexandra’s Kellock Lodge would not be on-sold, comes into review with news today (Wed.) that St John’s Village, Wangaratta, has been sold to a Tasmanian company. The Wangaratta Chronicle today reports that the Village has been sold by the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, to a Tasmanian based
