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A firebombing aircraft has gone down near Nine Mile Rd, Jericho, near the Mt Gregory Dam. At 7.45pm Monday (Jan. 28), six emergency crews – including those from Woods Point and Reefton – are making their way to the accident scene. 10.40PM UPDATE: The CFA crews arrived on scene. The occupants (two pilots and an
Emergency Victoria advises of a building fire at Thornton. The Crime Watch Victoria page tells of a male sustaining serious burns after an explosion at a property on the Goulburn Valley Hwy. “It’s understood the male, aged in his 40s was burnt by hot oil inside the home, Crime Watch Victoria says. UPDATE: Peter Rice
The sad tradition of motor vehicle accidents on the final day of a public holiday weekend has begun. Emergency Victoria reports a motor vehicle accident this afternoon at the busy corner of Melba Hwy and Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen (near Yarra Valley Chocolaterie ). Ambulance and Police crews were called. Another accident has been
Cr Bill Chisholm, Mitchell Shire Mayor, has announced Australia Day weekend citizen award winners: Citizen of the Year – Pat Coffey Pat is a dedicated volunteer who has been involved in many different groups and events. She has been recognised for her contributions in and around Seymour. Young Citizen of the Year – Maxwell Hooper
The East Central District Rifle Association Inc’s small group of technical specialists have been busy servicing the new electronic target system. The E target system has developed over time beginning with one target, then two, and now three, and just like any mechanical / electronic device they need servicing. In this case, the regular servicing
Welcome to Dindi Daily – for the public holiday, Monday, January 28. The Nicholson clan were at the Yea Cup race meeting yesterday for the memorial to life member Lyle Nicholson, who was curator for 46 years. Lesley Porter has been presented with the Yarra Ranges Shire Citizen of the Year award by Mayor Tony
The Murrindindi Business Awards are on their way for 2019. Murrindindi Inc Chair, Mike Dalmau, told The Local Paper that the awards will celebrate local business excellence. “Local businesses welcomed the return of the much anticipated Murrindindi Business Awards two years ago,” Mr Dalmau said. “The Awards Program falls under the leadership of Murrindindi Incorporated
Two of the Upper Yarra fires were described by Emergency Victoria 10pm Sunday (Jan. 27) as contained.
Some 15 golfers hit-off early Wednesday morning at Yea Golf Club and completed their rounds by 10:40am. The day was a stableford event with Peter Johnston (15) recording a fine 38 points to win.. Second in the Gender Challenge was Vicki Clements (22) on CB from Alan Pell (11) both with 35 points. Fourth was
Members of the Albert Edward Lodge will hold a Cheese and Port Tasting Night on Thursday, February 21 at the Alexandra Masonic Centre. Ladies are welcome to the Tasting Night component of the evening Rehearsals will take place two nights earlier for the March meeting.
