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Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor, Cr Leigh Dunscombe, says that the Coronavirus pandemic is frightening. He made the comments at the Council meeting held at the Yea Shire Hall. “Times are tough and I think we all know that. This COVID-19 pandemic is taking us all on a very scary and dangerous ride and nobody knows
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has delivered his latest message about the Coronavirus Pandemic: “The Prime Minister and other first ministers recognised that Victoria is currently grappling with a more imminent threat than most other states – because we have more cases,” Mr Andrews said. “Because of this, we agreed states and territories will soon need
What a difference a day makes. The number of Coronavirus cases in the North-East region has increased from 48 to 61 in 24 hours. Department of Health statistics list the number of cases by local government areas: Banyule. 21Mansfield. 1Mitchell. 5Murrindindi. 0Nillumbik. 8Whittlesea. 11Yarra Ranges. 15
J.H. Coombs, of Seymour Lodge, has been given a top honour by Freemasons Victoria. He has been promoted to the grand rank of Past Junior Grand Warden, in a list released on Thursday (Mar. 26) by the fraternity’s Grand Master, Keith Murray. Another Seymour Lodge member, Donald Wilson, has been named as a recipient of
Murrindindi’s Cr Bec Bowles has praised the behaviour of Cheviot Ward residents during the Coronavirus pandemic. “I would just like to say how proud I am for the Cheviot community for how they have rallied around response to the Coronavirus,” Cr Bowles told last week’s Council meeting held at the Yea Shire Hall. “In just
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Joseph Wallace. The 17-year-old was last seen in Kilsyth on March 19 but hasn’t made contact with his family since. Police and family members hold concerns for Joseph’s welfare due to his age and have released an image in the hope someone recognises him
Murrindindi Shire Council has voted unanimously that officers prioritise the use of any unexpended funds from the Business and Tourism Grants and Contributions Program to support business recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion was proposed by Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe, and seconded by Cr Charlie Bisset.
Murrindindi Council has voted to acquire, by agreement, a piece of land at 1087 Goulburn Valley Highway, Thornton to create a road reserve that formalises the existing location at the Creighton’s Rd intersection. This matter originated in 1984 when the then Shire of Alexandra and the Road Construction Authority agreed to relocating the intersection,, for
Mernda police are appealing for public assistance following a two-car collision in Doreen on Thursday night (Mar. 26). Police have been told taht a grey Toyota RAV4 was travelling north on Yan Yean Rd, between Bridge Inn Rd and Cookes Rd, when it was hit by a south bound car about 6.45pm. The driver of
