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If you have any household chemicals that you need to get rid of, you can take them to Murrindindi Council’s Alexandra Resource Recovery Centre, free, on Saturday, February 5. Sustainability Victoria’s Detox Your Home program provides a convenient way for households to safely dispose of unwanted toxic chemicals, such as cleaning products, pool chemicals and
The Northern Councils Alliance has met to solidify advocacy efforts ahead of the 2022 Federal and State budget and election cycles. The Alliance comprises Mayors and Chief Executive Officers of Melbourne’s seven northern councils – Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Mitchell, Moreland, Nillumbik and Whittlesea. With a Federal Election, State Election, respective budgets, as well as discussions
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Lance. The 21-year-old is believed to be in the Greenvale area. Lance is described as having a slim build, 186cm tall with facial hair and a short haircut. An image of Lance has been released in the hope someone recognises him and can provide
Mansfield Council is inviting the Mansfield community to come together on January 26 to reflect, respect and celebrate. :We’re all part of the story of Australia – from those whose ancestors walked on Country for tens of thousands of years to the newest Australian citizens,” said a Council representative. “Australia Day 2022 provides an important
Strathbogie Shire residents have been asked to make an easy – and important − new year’s resolution: stop putting plastic bags in the recycling bin. Items inside plastic bags is the number one contamination issue in the Shire, a simple mistake also being made by 17 per cent of Victorians. Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Laura
Yarra Ranges Shire Council is encouraging community members to have input into its upcoming Draft Asset Plan. The Plan sets out how Council proposes to manage the assets it owns and controls, including buildings, roads, bridges, footpaths, stormwater drainage, parks and recreation facilities. The plan also includes how the Council will manage its budget for
Hendersons Park in Epping has been transformed into an adventurer’s dream, with newly-upgraded park sparking hours of imagination-filled play for Whittlesea City’s young explorers. The popular park now includes a play unit with activities for different ages, log steppers, rockers, a nest swing and more. Whittlesea Council has installed picnic settings and bench seats for park-goers to rest
With four rounds played of the Gender Challenge the Yea Golf Club men have a slender lead of 20 points. Wednesday (Jan. 12) saw the competition being a par event with the winner being Christine Simmons (23) on CB with +4 from second Neil Peterso (14). Third was Jan Wealands (28) on CB from Michael
Whittlesea City Council representatives will be knocking on doors across the municipality in Jnauary to help us better understand the people who live in the area The Council sent a survey to 3000 homes across the City of Whittlesea last October as a part of their annual household survey. “We need a few more responses
Yea Football Netball Club is relaunching a girls footy team in 2022. Training will start on Wednesday, February 9. Training sessions will be held from 5.15pm-6.30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact Steve Brunt (Coach) on 0436 427 143
