Community News

The Cycle Dindi event, planned for the first weekend of the school holidays, has been cancelled. “Due to concerns re Coronavirus and following advice from health authorities and Rotary District, the organising committee has decided to cancel this year’s event in the interest of public health,” a statement explained.

The Maroondah Highway will close through the ‘Black Spur’, between Healesville and Narbethong, for daily tree removal works starting today (Mon., Mar. 16). Closures will be set up daily from 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday, until Thursday, March 26. The road will re-open each day after 3.30pm. Electronic signs are in place to safely

Effects of the panic surrounding the Corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic have had serious effects across the region. A suggested ban of mass gatherings of 500 or more people, announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, took effect on Monday (Mar. 16). A large number of community events have been postponed. Panic buying of foods and household supplies

The Kinglake Country Fair, scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 22, has been postponed. “Despite our hopes, due to the Federal Government’s decision to cancel public gatherings of more than 500 people, we are obliged to postpone the Kinglake Country Fair,” organisers told supporters at the weekend. “Never fear, we’ll be back in Spring!

One of Victoria’s latest Corona Virus victims spent three hours at ‘Wine By Sam’ in Anzac Avenue, Seymour, last week. A man in his 50s, who had returned from the United States on the same flight as Toorak GP, Chris Higgins, was diagnosed with the virus on Friday (Mar. 6). The man was at the

Community members from Toolangi and Castella had their voices heard on February 27 when they came together at the C.J. Dennis Hall as part of a community led Community Planning Project. Nearly 60 community members attended the evening and took part in shaping their future direction. Eight projects were prioritised for inclusion: • Improved tennis

The Eltham Men’s Shed is officially open. Eltham MLA Vicki Ward (pictured) told the Legislative Assembly last week that thanks to a $60,000 grant from the State Government, a lease of the former kindergarten at Wattletree Rd from Nillumbik council and the dogged fundraising efforts of the men, they now have a fantastic complex. Thanks

Bridget Vallence, MLA for Evelyn, whose electorate takes in much of the Yarra Valley, last week raised concerns in State Parliament about Corona Virus. “ I wish to bring to the attention of the house concerns around the significant impact on my community and local economy of the COVID-19 coronavirus situation,” Ms Vallence said. “This

Works are beginning to build up to 120 new and upgraded commuter car parks at Hurstbridge Station. Successful builder, Ace Infrastructure, has started construction on the $2.8 million project. The project is jointly funded, with the Federal Government’s contribution including a $395 million investment to increase carpark capacity across Melbourne. Alan Tudge, Federal Minister for

Further works are planned for the Maroondah Highway over the Black Spur which will involve a series of closures of the road. Fiona Simpson of VicRoads advises: “We are getting in touch to let you know of an upcoming program of tree removal on the Black Spur. “Following a series of serious incidents, the Department