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Friday, 4.30pm: Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd is closed in both directions between Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd and Research-Warrandyte Rd, due to a serious collision. Motorists should detour through Research, using Research-Warrandyte Rd and Main Rd. We suggest drivers avoid travel through Warrandyte, where possible, due to congestion south of the Yarra River. This closure is under Victoria
Artefacts have been found on Taungurung Country Mitchell Shire has a long and rich Aboriginal history, and archaeological evidence is scattered throughout our lands. These stone artefacts are just a small example of what has been uncovered on Taungurung Country during Cultural Heritage Management Plans, one of the processes under the legislation to assess and
The Melba Highway, Yarra Glen is closed to traffic in both directions between Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd and MacIntyre Lane following a truck rollover. Motorists should use the Maroondah Hwy to avoid the closure, and allow extra time for their journey. The scene is under the control of Victoria Police. The Melba Hwy will open when
Maroondah Council’s Vacation Care program, while it may look a little different this time around, will continue to deliver children with experiences and activities that are the right mixture of fun, adventure and learning. The program, which is available for children in Prep to Grade 6, will run from Monday June 29 to Friday July
A planting revolution is happening in Manningham and it’s starting in the Council’s nursery, located at the depot in Doncaster East. “We have been growing and expanding our nursery over the last 18 months to make it the prime source for the trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants that populate the parks, bushland areas, landscaping
Preliminary geotechnical works are happening at Bogong Ave car park in Glen Waverley for the early planning and design for the Suburban Rail Loop. The Glen Waverley Activity Centre is earmarked for a Suburban Rail Loop station. The SRL will eventually connect every metropolitan train line from Cheltenham to Werribee. Stage one is Cheltenham to
The Local Paper is sad to announce the death of one of its local contributors Rob Chaffe. Rob filed weekly reports for the Eastern District Rifle Association, the Rotary Club of Alexandra, as well as church and community organisations. Rob had fought serious illness for a number of years. The Local Paper joins with the
