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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Ana Braz, who has links to the Doreen and South Morang areas. The 14-year-old, who also goes by the names Ana Catarina and Cat, was last seen about 5.30pm on Friday (January 18) at Keilor Downs Railway Station. Police and family members hold concerns
Friday, January 25, 2019 has been declared a Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.
Incorrect claims have been made elsewhere about a formal complaint lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission by Local Media Pty Ltd (publishers of The Local Paper) against Ashley Stephen Geelan, trading as Geelan Media and Kinglake Ranges News. For the record, we advise that a formal complaint was made to the ACCC on Thursday, January
‘We Are One’ is an Australia Day documentary. It is narrated by Adam Goodes, produced by Matt Lanigan and directed by Brendan Dillon. A small group of Australians have created a new movement called We Are One. “The meaning of Australia Day is something unique to each and every Australian and whilst the debate over
Feast At The Flicks at Flowerdale Estate on Saturday (Australia Day, Jan. 26). There will be an outdoor cinema, barbecue buffet and dessert, popcorn and ice cream, licensed cash bar. $75 per adult, $20 per child. Bookings may be made on 5794 9280. Overnight accommodation with breakfast is available. At Flowerdale Estate, 2285 Broadford-Flowerdale Rd, Strath
The 34th Yea Rotary Art and Craft Show will open at 7.30pm Thursday (Jan. 24) at the Yea Shire Hall. The Show will be open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, over the Australia Day long weekend. The Show will close at 3pm Monday (Jan. 28). This year’s Show will feature pottery and sculpture, 3D,
Photo: (from left) Robert Chaffe, Uniting Church; Maurie Pawsey, Friends of Kellock Fundraising Committee; Jocelyn Coates, Uniting Church; Gillian Stewart, Uniting Church, Donna Walsh CEO, Kellock Lodge On Thursday last (Jan. 17), the Kellock Lodge Fundraising Committee received a heart warming and inspirational visit from a delegation of the Alexandra Uniting Church. This congregation, like
Welcome to another test transmission of Dindi Daily, for Wednesday, January 23. Murrindindi Mayor Sandice McAulay has spoken about the 10th anniversary of the Black Saturday fires. Cr McAulay focused on the efforts of emergency volunteers, and the goodwill extended from the wider community. The full statement can be seen at the dindi.tv website. Tonight
Experts say long-time snake hot spot Diamond Creek has been overtaken as Melbourne’s snake capital, according to radio 3AW. Greensborough has taken the title. “I catch a lot of snakes all around the north and north-east of Melbourne,” Mark Pelley — aka The Snake Hunter — told Ross and John’s breakfast program on 3AW “In
Murrindindi Shire Mayor, Cr Sandice McAulay, has spoken about the approaching 10th anniversary of the 2009 bushfires. A Council media release said: “On February 7, 2009, the bushfires – which would become one of the worst natural disasters in Victoria’s history – began their devastating path through Murrindindi Shire. Mayor Sandice McAulay said it has
