Local People

There was a funeral service fit for a true local hero, Ron Philpott, today at Murrindindi-Woodbourne Community Hub. The eulogy delivered by Michael Guerin was fitting for a true blue Aussie battler. See Wednesday’s Local Paper for a complete report.

A Kinglake blogger – ‘The Inaccurate One’ – has reported that The Local Paper has applied for a $16 million government grant. WRONG. The blogger says Local Media proprietor Ash Long had owned Alexandra Newspapers Pty Ltd. WRONG. The blogger says Long has never been a journalist. WRONG. Long was an A-Grade journalist with Leader

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bev Drysdale of Yea. We took this photo of Bev and Dougal at an Australia Day celebration in Yea, a few decades ago. Our sincere condolences to the Drysdale family on their profound loss.