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Yea GP clinicians will be involved with Seymour Health, and consumers will work together as part of a new project to identify reasons which may prevent the use of available community services, in an effort to reduce potentially avoidable hospitalisations. The “Potentially Avoidable Hospitalisations” (PAH) project is a six-month undertaking initiated by Seymour Health and
Platform Youth Theatre was thrilled this month to receive a $250 donation from Murrindindi Beanie Festival. The donation will go towards workshops and performing arts equipment for the youth theatre group. Murrindindi Shire Council has been running Platform Youth Theatre in Yea for the past 18-months to increase the opportunity for young people to participate
Money that should be used to fix potholes and crumbling road shoulders is being diverted to repair damaged wire rope barriers, it has been revealed. VicRoads Chief Executive Officer Robyn Seymour said that repairs to damaged wire rope barriers are being funded from the VicRoads Routine Maintenance Fund and from the TAC. Ms Seymour was
Independent Helen Haines won the seat of Indi in Saturday’s Federal Election, which saw Liberal Prime Minister Scott Morrison returned to Government. Dr Haines won by a slim margin, ahead of Steve Martin (Liberal), who won more first preference votes. Preferences were required by Dr Haines to succeed in her campaign to succeed Cathy McGowan
ANZAC Day observances have been well attended in fine weather today (Thurs., Apr. 25) throughout the North-East.
The Federal Election has been called for Saturday, May 18. Prime Minister Scott Morrison this morning visited Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove to request the election.
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Comedian Sean Murphy is set to visit Murrindindi Shire with a show that will educate and entertain kids Performed in more than 254 countries, ‘Games Boy 18’ is all about getting children active and curious about our world through interactive, kid-friendly skits and games. Sean’s free performance these school holidays will be at: Yea Library.
Glenburn’s food van operators have won a last-minute reprieve to continue to operate at the Glenburn Hotel site. At least, for the short term. Murrindindi Shire CEO Craig Lloyd has acted swiftly, after more than 500 people signed an online petition, supporting Woodfired Pizza operators Justine and Damien Baker who were ordered by the Council
Yea and District Historical Society says it “looks highly unlikely that we will reach the purchase price of $300,000” to purchase Carter’s Milk Bar prior to the April 12 deadline. Society Secretary-Treasurer Elaine White challenges Society President John Bett’s statement earlier this month that the Carter’s Milk Bar building would need to be bulldozed “at
