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A grass and scrub fire at Silver Creek Rd, Flowerdale, this afternoon (Sunday) is now under control. The fire was reported at about 3.30pm, after smoke was reported by a fire tower observer. Peter Rice from UGFM says that 10 CFA transfer responded, and helicopter crews were advised. Forest Fire Management (DELWP) responded. The fire
The carpark at the Kinglake West public toilets will be closed from Monday (January 21) until Thursday (January 24) for sealing works. Alternative parking can be found along Forest Street. Murrindindi Shire Council advises that The public toilets will remain open during this time.
Australia Day celebrations will be held throughout Murrindindi Shire this Saturday (Jan. 26). 8am. Australia Day Celebrations. Alexandra. Conducted by members of Alexandra Rotary, and Lions. Free breakfast. 8.30am. Free children’s entertainment, and Alexandra Brass Band concert. 9.10am. Official proceedings. At Rotary Park, Alexandra. 8am. Australia Day Celebrations. Eildon. Free breakfast. 9am. Official proceedings. At Eildon Shopping Village, Main St,
Senior Diamond Valley Cricket Association players concluded the second day of Round 8 competition on Saturday (Jan. 19). BARCLAY SHIELD Riverside 3/204 S Money 68* S Gibbs 53 CM Salm 50* N Weerakkody 2/27 def Montmorency 156 R Shaman 51 M O’Brien 46 A Villani 5/34 CM Salm 2/23 L Morgan 2/40. North Eltham Wanderers
Kinglake was defeated by Lalor Warriors 2nd XI in the Northern Metro Manion Shield (F-Grade) Round 7 competition, in the resumption of the 2018-19 season for the new year. Lalor Warriors 2nd XI 1/130 def Kinglake 9/121 (cc) at Lalor Reserve. Rivergum 4th XI 8/158 (cc) tied with Preston YCW District 3rd XI 158 at
Plans for a yoga and wellness retreat, proposed to be built at a Yea property, are about to be advertised. Planning company, Spiire Australia Pty Ltd, intends to apply for the development at 5393 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Yea, about one kilometre east of the Limestone Rd corner. The application is for a permit to: construct
Two trees are to be removed from the Pioneer Reserve at Strath Creek. “Following an independent assessment of the trees in the Strath Creek township, Council’s contracted arborist has recommended the removal of two trees in Pioneer Reserve,” a Council spokesman said. “These tree removal works will take place in early February 2019, with replacement
Murrindindi Shire Council is expected to close a segment of its meeting on Wednesday night (Jan. 23) at Yea to give confidential evaluation of two tenders: • Campbell’s Creek Bridge Upgrade, Campbell’s Creek Road, Castella • Yea Railway Reserve Playground Upgrade
The region can expect warm weather in the week ahead. Predicted maximum temperatures are shown for Alexandra, Eltham, Healesville, Kinglake, Marysville, Whittlesea and Yea.
Murrindindi Council meetings will be audio recorded from next month. All Ordinary and Special Meetings of Council will become an official record of the meeting, beginning with the February meeting. Councillors appear certain to agree this week to endorse the public release of audio recordings of meetings on Council’s website. Recordings of Council meetings will
