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Murrindindi Shire Council has apologised to the local community for difficulties with roadworks in Grant St, Alexandra. Stuart McConnell, Director of Assets and Infrastructure, issued this statement on Friday (Jan. 25): “Our road network is one of the most important assets we have. Like everything – from the barbecue in your backyard to the brake
Saturday saw Yea A-Grade cricketers travel back to Broadford for the second week of their two-day clash. A poor fielding performance the previous week had left Yea with a target of 254 to chase down. Things started brightly enough for the Tigers, despite the loss of an early wicket Michael Waghorn and Cam Armstrong were
The Rotary Club of Yea’s Art and Craft Show continues at the Yea Shire Hall until 3pm Monday (Jan. 28). Glenda Woods spoke of the success of the Show: The annual Rotary Club of Yea Art and Craft Show opened Thursday evening with a sizeable number of the crowd wearing something linked to the theme
Lesley Porter was named as Yarra Ranges Shire Citizen of the Year on Australia Day (Sat.). The awards ceremony took place at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall, following a citizenship ceremony. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Tony Stevenson, said the awards were Council’s opportunity to formally congratulate some outstanding people who dedicate their time and skills
Four community members and a dedicated group of volunteers were recognised at Nillumbik’s 2019 Australia Day Awards at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre on Saturday (Jan. 26) Winners were: • Citizen of the Year: Leon Higgins • Young Citizen of the Year: Cameron Sibeijn • Senior Citizen of the Year: Barry Backman • Volunteer
Julian Bruere was made a Paul Harris Fellow at the Yea Rotary Art and Craft Show on Thursday night. President Ken Maxfield had the added extra pleasure of presenting successful artist Julian Bruere with Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition. “Julian was selected by the Rotary Club of Yea to receive this recognition because of his
Mental health services for Kinglake region people look likely to become more freely available, Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd has announced. “Improving access to mental health services in the Kinglake Ranges, and in particular the restrictions preventing residents accessing nearby services in the Melbourne suburbs, has been a priority of Council for some time,” Mr
Australia looks to be in good hand sin the future, Cr Eric Lording told last week’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council. “Over January I was proud to be part of a three-week youth development program. It was conducted in the Puckapunyal Military Area with billeting and messing in the old Nasho training areas,” Cr Lording
We hear that talented local journalist Holly Tregenza has won a new job at the Shepparton Newspapers group, with a focus on the Kyabram Free Press/Tatuta Guardian region. Ms Tregenza, 22, has worked over the past year on the Alexandra Standard and Yea Chronicle newspapers. She followed on from Jackson Russell, Jessica Rusic, Elle Shaw and Robyn Antanovskii, who have all moved on from
Yea man, Jack Russell, has accused Murrindindi Shire Council of breaching health standards requirements at the Yea Saleyards. In a question put to last week’s Council meeting held at Yea, Mr Russell asked: “Why is Council in breach of health and safety conditions in respect to failure to provide truck washing down bunding and treatment
