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Murrindindi Shire Council is running a series of pop-up hubs for local people to meet the flood recovery team.Next pop-up times are:• Thornton Hall, Thursday July 13, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm• Molesworth Hall, Wednesday July 19, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm• Alexandra Library, Thursday July 27, 10am – 1pm• Yea Library, Tuesday August 1,
A Shock Squad has been formed to enhance the Automated External Defibrillator Network across Mansfield Shire.The newly formed squad comprises representatives from Mansfield Shire Council, Mansfield and District Community Bank, Mansfield District Hospital and Ambulance Victoria (Mansfield Branch).Collectively they are advocating to create a wider network of devices that are accessible 24/7 to the community.An
Mitchell Shire Council is holding a National Tree Day event in Seymour on Sunday, July 30.The Council has been supporting National Tree Day since 2001, planting more than 94,000 native grasses, shrubs and trees on Council land and at local schools.The Council is developing a draft Urban Forest Strategy that aims to capture how and
All attendees wanting to attend a Yarra Ranges Shire Council meeting must register their attendance by no later than Monday 5pm, the day before the meeting.The Council was due to re-open the public gallery at last night’s meeting (Tues., July 11), as this issue of The Local Paper went to press.“Our top priority, as always,
Banyule Council says it is taking action about unsupported construction of dirt jumps on its land.The Council says the problem has become more common over the past two years.“While we are very keen to support getting young people outdoors and active, getting their hands dirty and being creative, we also have a responsibility to manage
The Epping Animal Welfare Facility has a new name: wat djerring Animal Facility.wat djerring, meaning ‘we together’, was chosen after consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and reinforces the connection with the animals and the important role the facility plays in reuniting pets with their owners and finding them new homes,
A man is in custody following a crash in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Fitzroy North.Police Air Wing spotted a grey BMW wagon travelling at high speeds in Southbank about 1.30am on Tuesday last week (July 4).The vehicle was allegedly driving approximately 120-kmh in a 40-kmh zone and failing to stop at red traffic lights
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Harley Barnes.The 32-year-old is wanted on arrest warrants in relation to assault and drug matters.Harley is described as approximately 173cm tall, a thin build, short fair hair and a ruddy complexion.He is known to frequent the Reservoir and surrounding areas.
Greensborough Highway Patrol officers are appealing for information after a four-car collision in Bundoora lastweek.It is alleged that a white Toyota Camry was driving erratically in the southbound lane of Plenty Rd before it collided with a red Mercedes B class hatch about 6.45pm on Wednesday (July 5).The Toyota Camry then collided with a white
The Matildas have kicked off their FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations at their new Home of The Matildas facility in Bundoora.Steve Dimopopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, joined Matildas superstars Steph Catley and Alex Chidiac at their first training session in Australia to launch their new home base.Australia’s best female footballers are ready
