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Since 1985, the eradication of polio has been Rotary’s most significant project. And it’s nearly there. The number of cases on the world over the following thirty-two years has declined from in excess of 300,000 world-wide to just 11 reported cases this year in two countries. But as long as the wild polio virus as
Evelyn MLA Christine Fyffe spoke in the Legislative Assembly last week about the State Government’s management of Country Fire Authority matters. “The government chose to laugh, sneer and make jokes when asked about harassment and bullying of women in the fire services,” Ms Fyffe said. “The Premier should be standing up for women, but instead
Eltham MLA Vicki Ward has mentioned the Eltham District Historical Society in State Parliament. “This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eltham District Historical Society (EDHS),” Ms Ward told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. “This is a tremendous and important community group which helps our community know and understand whence they came. “Their
Today’s latest regional news at the Local Paper website: • Prepare property, plan, before season heats up Prepare property, plan, before season heats up • Mansfield: Aust. Day nominations sought Mansfield: Aust. Day nominations sought • Yarra Ranges: applications open for partnership grants Yarra Ranges: applications open for partnership grants
With a predicted ‘above normal’ fire season expected this summer, residents are urged to prepare their properties and bushfire survival plans. The reminder is part of the Victorian Government’s annual Fire Action Week, which has been brought forward to October 13-20 due to the Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook for dry and warm conditions with little
Nominations for the Mansfield Shire Citizen, Senior Citizen, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year Awards are now open and will be accepted until 5.00pm on Monday, 11 December 2017. Each year the nomination process highlights the admirable work done by so many local citizens and give us the opportunity to
Families in Doreen are enjoying anew community and family centre built thanks to a unique partnership between Council, the State Government and the YMCA. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly joined Yan Yean MP Danielle Green and YMCA Whittlesea CEO Glynn Davies to open the Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre on Monday (Oct. 16). The
The monthly Yea Market will re-open from Saturday, November 4 (Melbourne Cup weekend) with a new committee, full of energy and enthusiasm. To be re-named as the Yea Railway Market, the event will again be held on the first Saturday of the month, says President Jacqueline Downing. Her committee includes Christine Hooten (Secretary), Clare Hooton
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TOLSHER, Alfred Colin 20.10.1941 – 9.10.2017 Brother of Alan, Geoff (both dec.) and Joy McDonald and their families. Colin will be sadly missed by his family and good friends, especially his mates who stood by him in his time of need. TOLSHER, – A Service celebrating Colin’s life will be held on Friday, October 20,
