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Flowerdale couple Lyn and Brenton Gunter were last week recognised by Murrindindi Shire Council, ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the 2009 bushfires. Mayor, Cr Sandice McAulay, said: “The 10-year anniversary of the 2009 Bushfires is fast approaching, and with it comes a difficult time for our community and other fire-affected communities across the state.
Seven-year-old Fold, ridden by Courtney Pace, won the $6000 Yea Cup on Sunday afternoon as part of a six-race meeting. Fold was trained by Arthur Pace in a time of 02:15:26, and paid $1.50. Fold was followed by Dangerpet, Miss Vonlozzi, It Could be You, Raceneck Bandit and Danes Ryker. Other race results: Race 1. Maiden Plate. 1. My Pearl, $1.80. 2. Lucas Queen, $10. 3. Little Cranach, $3.20. 4.
Emergency services attended the scene of a fatal motorbike crash in Diamond Creek this afternoon (Sunday). It is believed the motorcyclist was travelling along Ironbark Rd when the bike veered off the road and over an embankment just after 1pm. The man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. The cause
Emergency units are making their way to the Goulburn River area of McMartins Rd, off Goulburn Valley Hwy (Alexandra-Thornton section). There has been a rescue request, advises Emergency Victoria.
Welcome to Dindi Daily – with our local review of Australia Day. Australia Day celebrations were held by community volunteers across the region at locations including Yea, Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville, Kinglake, Flowerdale, Strath Creek and Flowerdale. Matthew Noonan was named as Murrindindi Shire’s Citizen of the Year at Yea. Norma Hodson of Kanumbra was named
The Sunday Herald Sun reports that Kinglake policeman Cameron Caine is seeking compensation from Victoria Police. Journalist Anthony Dowsley says Leading Senior Constable Cameron Caine has been unable to work for the past 13 months as a result of post-traumatic stress disorder after the Black Saturday bushfires. Caine was awarded a Victoria Police Valour Award
The former Chief Executive Officer of Murrindindi Shire Council, Margaret Abbey, was today (Sat.) listed as an Australia Day recipient of the Public Service Medal. The citation reads: “For outstanding public service to local government, and through contributions to the communities of the Murrindindi Shire through the period of recovery after the 2009 Victorian Bushfires.”
UPDATE: A number CFA units have made their way to Murrindindi after a phone report from a citizen of a local fire. The fire was reported near the Murrindindi River, south of Myles Rd. At 7.55pm, additional fire volunteers from areas including Toolangi were told to return to their stations.
Tamara Wilson has been named as Murrindindi Shire’s ‘Young Citizen of the Year’. The presentation was made this afternoon (Sat.) by Murrindindi Mayor, Cr Sandice McAulay. “Tamara Wilson was awarded ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ because she has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to her community in Marysville – volunteering for the Brownies and the Lions
Matthew Noonan of Yea/Limestone, and Norma Hodson of Yarck, are Murrindindi Shire’s top citizens, it was announced at Australia Day celebrations today (Fri.). The Shire’s ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ will be announced at the Marysville celebrations later today. Details will be published at the Local Paper website at approx. 1.30pm today. At Yea, Matthew Noonan
