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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 12-year-old Mernda girl Lara Nguyen. Lara was last seen in Preston on Tuesday, March 19, at about 2pm. Lara is described as Asian in appearance, 145cm tall with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes. Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due
Murrindindi Shire Council will extend the trial period for the Scrap Shacks at both the Alexandra and Yea Resource Recovery Centres for a further 12 months. Officers will be asked to move the location of the Yea scrap shack to a single bay of the new grant funded e-waste shed, once it is constructed in
Four of seven Murrindindi Shire Councillors attended last week’s meeting held at the Yea Shire Hall. “Due to the unprecedented times we are facing, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has introduced a range of social-distancing measures in accordance with the government’s advice,” said Mayor cr Leigh Dunscombe. “Our priority concern is the
All Alexandra Golf Club competitions have been suspended. “The course will be closed to everyone until further notice,” said Wayne Haggis, Club President, on Friday (Mar. 27). “This a directive received this morning from Murrindindi Shire Council. They have requested that all residents abide by the general advice provided for people to stay at home
Crews are continuing important tree removal works along the ‘Black Spur’ during the school holidays. The Maroondah Highway, between Healesville and Narbethong ,will daily closures set up from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday-Thursday. The closures will be in place from this week until Thursday, April 30, with the exception of Easter Monday (April 13). Electronic signs
The number of Coronavirus cases in the North-East now stands at 48. The figures were released on Thursday (Mar. 26), as State Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced the death of three men, each aged over 70. Some 15 cases have been reported from Yarra Ranges Shire which is headquartered in Lilydale. The Banyule municipality, which
The start of the Holistic Management course in Yarck provided a grounding framework for the participants to focus on over the coming months, according to organisers. Some 17 land owners and managers from across the Goulburn Broken region attended the two-day session at the Yarck Hall, run by Brian Wehlburg from Inside Outside Management. Holistic
The Australian Taxation Office has updated its website with essential information about tax and superannuation changes that have now become law following the passage of the Government’s Economic Support Package through the Parliament. The site is www.ato.gov.au/coronavirus Commissioner of Taxation Chris Jordan acknowledged that many people are being heavily affected by the challenging economic conditions
Murrindindi Shire Council is set to expand its delegation to Craig Lloyd, its Chief Executive Officer, during the declared State of Emergency arising from the Caronavirus global pandemic. The powers would be delegated should it not be possible to form a quorum of councillors due to the pandemic. “Council is a legal entity comprised of
Ros Spence, MLA for Yuroke, has joined the State Government’s Cabinet following the retirement of Gavin Jennings. As a former volunteer solicitor with the Broadmeadows Community Legal Service and Mayor of Hume, Ms Spence has devoted her life to representing and advocating for Melbourne’s growing north. Before entering the Cabinet, Ms Spence held roles as
