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A large number of commuters from Whittlesea, Nillumbik, Murrindindi and Yarra Ranges travel to the Hurstbridge rail head daily for their commute to the City and inner suburbs. Liberal politicians Cindy Mc-Leish and Wendy Lovell are keep-ing the pressure on the Andrews Labor State Government to provide adequte car parking at the terminus, after Public

Family members have announced this morning (Fri.) the heartbreaking news of the sad passing of Gayle Branch at Yea and District Memorial Hospital. The Branch family’s large number of friends have joined to extend condolences after Gayle’s incredible and brave fight against cancer. The Long family, at The Local Paper, joins in sending its best

The City of Whittlesea and Ausdance Victoria are combining to present ‘Come Dance With Us’ free workshops in Doreen and Mernda. Parents and bubs, as well as childfree adults, are welcome to join the 10.30am-11.30am sessions being held from October 11-November 29 at the Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre, cnr Orchard and Patience

Kinglake West CFA predicts an earlier than usual fire season. The unit posted on Facebook: Brigade members spent time last Sunday brushing up their Off Road Driving Skills in preperation for the coming fire season. The indications are that the fire season will be earlier than normal this year. The Kinglake West area has experienced below

It is an offence for a person to use a carriage service in a way that reasonable persons would regard as being menacing, harassing or offensive. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for three years. According to the SmartSafe website with information provided by Women’s Legal Services, an example in Victoria is sending a person a

The latest 64-page issue of The Local Paper is out now, and can be read free online.

The iconic mud brick building, the Eltham Community and Reception Centre has served Nillumbik well since it was built in 1977, and now this venue is sporting a fresh new look due to an extensive refurbishment. To celebrate the completion of the work, Council is holding an Open Day for the Nillumbik community to enjoy

Nillumbik Shire Council is taking a hard line on illegal rubbish dumping following the success of its anti-graffiti program. Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Cr Peter Clarke said Council is going hard on illegal rubbish dumping and enforcing to the full extent of the law. “Council has had 598 reports of illegal rubbish dumping and litter

Yea man Mick Wearne was last week recognised in State Parliament by Yuroke MLA Ros Spence. “The Craigieburn Country Fire Authority hosted their annual presentation night in September,” Ms Spence said. “The Craigieburn CFA is an exemplary brigade, with career staff and volunteers working side by side on the fireground and indeed enjoying the awards

Local MLA Cindy McLeish, and former Yea High School Principal Bruce Kindred (pictured), have been thanked for their support of the Principal’s Endeavour Awards ceremony. Students are recognised for their work ethic, endeavour and application. Work skills required in 2030 was the theme of the presentation. The report identified enterprise skills (such as, confidence and