Community News

The Yarra Valley’s small-scale agribus-iness will create jobs and attract more visitors, if a Labor State Government is re-elected, according to candidate Sally Brennan. Labor has a plan to establish a $10 million grant fund for small-scale agribusiness that produce craft food, beer and spirits to help them achieve even greater things on the world

In the lead-up to the November 24 State Election, Labor candidates today (Wed.) had promises for Yea and Kinglake. Northern Victoria MLC Jaclyn Symes and Eildon Labor candidate Sally Brennan were in Yea this morning to announce a $234,000 project at the Yea Recreation Reserve. The project will allow for female-friendly change rooms to benefit

A re-elected State Labor Government would spend $234,000 to deliver female-friendly changing rooms at the Yea Recreation Reserve. Accessible unisex facilities were announced by Labor Eildon candidate Sally Brennan and Jaclyn Symes MLC. More to come.

The Local Paper was at the Fawcett Hall Cafe-Market at the weekend. Lots of photos in Wednesday’s issue.

The Local Paper was at the opening of the Kinglake Heritage Centre on Sunday. Lots of photos in Wednesday’s issue.

Debbie Rogers, Alexandra District Health CEO, will now also become the boss at Darlingford Nursing Home at Eildon. A news release was issued this morning: Debbie Rogers has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home in Eildon, in addition to her current role as CEO of Alexandra District Health. Ms Rogers said:

A most important moment in Murrindindi history. Natalie Hutchins (Aboriginal Affairs Minister) and Grant Hansen (Chair, Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) with the land title for Camp Jungai, Rubicon. The land was handed back to traditional owners at a special ceremony today (Sat.). More details in this week’s Local Paper. PS: Were we the only media there?

Natalie Hutchins, Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, will be present on Saturday, October 20, for a formal acknowledgement of the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation’s ownership of Camp Jungai at Rubicon. This celebratory event will occur on the same day as the Taungurung RSA (Recognition and Settlement Agreement) Authorisation Meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled to

More than 100 people attended the Murrindindi Women’s Health Expo at the Yea Shire Hall on Saturday. The special event was staged by Firefoxes Australia. Plenty of photos in this week’s edition of The Local Paper.

An elected Liberal Nationals Government will provide $300,000 to help Alexandra Football Netball Club redevelop clubrooms at Alexandra Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve. The funding will go towards construction of a multi-purpose community facility including social and meeting room facilities, kitchen, change rooms and toilets. The redevelopment will also include construction of appropriate car parking and upgrades to stormwater