Month: February 2022

What are your thoughts on the planned road repairs? Are they enough?

What are your thoughts on the planned road repairs? Are they enough?

THE Department of Transport was contacted regarding the condition of the roads in Murrindindi Shire, and the feeder roads to the shire, including major highways. It has appeared to many that when there are concerns about the roads, the only action taken is to reduce the speed limit or to put a sign in place […]

Business owners impacted by natural disasters invited to meet with Ombudsman

Business owners impacted by natural disasters invited to meet with Ombudsman

THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is set to visit Healesville on Wednesday, February 23 to meet with small business owners who have been impacted by natural disasters. They are encouraging people from Murrindindi to take part in the event, and to take the online survey. Mr Billson says he is […]

Changes to QR rules, and masks could soon be on the way out

Changes to QR rules, and masks could soon be on the way out

PREMIER Daniel Andrews announced COVID-19 rule changes today, as part of ‘normalising’ the virus, and with the reduction in Omicron case numbers. From 6pm on Friday, February 18: – Density limits in hospitality and entertainment venues no longer apply. – QR check ins are no longer required in retail, schools (including early childhood), employees, and […]

Victoria to make a bid to host Commonwealth Games in regional locations

Victoria to make a bid to host Commonwealth Games in regional locations

THE Victorian Government has signed a Heads of Agreement with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia to enter exclusive negotiations to bring the 2026 Commonwealth Games to the state. Premier Daniel Andrews and the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula have confirmed that, if awarded, the 2026 Commonwealth Games would […]

Hot, dry forecast to increase fire risk

Hot, dry forecast to increase fire risk

People living in or travelling into regional areas especially across Northern and Western parts of Victoria have been warned by CFA to take care in the coming days as hot and dry conditions are expected to drive up fire risk from Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a low-intensity heatwave from Saturday with hot, […]

A lucky escape on Devlin’s Bridge

A lucky escape on Devlin’s Bridge

ON Thursday, February 10, a collision occurred at Devlin’s Bridge, near Glenburn on the Melba Highway. Paige Johnston, driving a sedan, saw a truck coming towards her with his wheels in her lane. She swerved but he clipped her vehicle. Her vehicle spun and was hanging off the railing for a minute before falling into […]

February 7, 2009

February 7, 2009

THIRTEEN years ago, the Black Saturday bushfires swept through much of Victoria, destroying lives and homes. 173 people died in the fires, 414 people were injured, 2000 homes were lost, around 450,000 hectares of land was burnt, and countless animals died. It was one of the worst disasters that Victoria has ever experienced. Our thoughts […]

Fatal collision near Yea

Fatal collision near Yea

Police Media have advised that Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision south of Yea this afternoon. “It is believed two cars collided on Melba Highway around 5pm. “Sadly, the driver of one of the vehicles, a woman who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. […]

Huge increase in case numbers due to RAT tests not being recorded

Huge increase in case numbers due to RAT tests not being recorded

A huge jump in total Murrindindi Shire case numbers occurred in yesterday’s numbers. Although there were only seven new cases, the number of active cases increased from 30 the day prior, to 101. Most concerningly, the total number of cases since the pandemic began increased by 443 cases to 997 cases. The Victorian Department of […]

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