Month: March 2022

Search for aircraft on Mount Disappointment

Search for aircraft on Mount Disappointment

Image: Map showing the location of Mount Disappointment. There are reports coming in of an aircraft crash at Mount Disappointment. Ambulance Victoria said, “Ambulance Victoria was called to reports of an aviation incident at Mt Disappointment around 9.35am. Crews are making their way to the scene and the air ambulance has been dispatched. No further […]

Yarck fire brought under control

Yarck fire brought under control

David Cotterill, commander in District 12 CFA, provided an update on the fire in Yarck this afternoon. The fire started just before 1pm and was brought under control at around 3.15pm. It occurred on a private property to the north of Yarck, along the highway. 21 CFA vehicles attended the incident and one helicopter. Support […]

A history of Total Fire Bans in Murrindindi

A history of Total Fire Bans in Murrindindi

by Allan Layton, former CFA Group Officer, Alexandra Fire Brigades Group AS the fire season staggers to a close, it was noted by Thornton farmer Rob Elliott that this district had been spared from Total Fire Ban (TFB) declaration. He then pondered when was the last time Murrindindi Shire (or it’s predecessor Alexandra and Yea […]

No more buses to Melbourne?

No more buses to Melbourne?

THE Department of Transport (DoT) is making changes to the Yarra Valley bus network “to boost services, improve passenger travel choices, and ensure buses are going where they are needed most. “The proposed changes include streamlining four routes into two, removing complicated route deviations and simplifying timetables to make it easier for passengers.” These changes […]

New booster shot needed for some patients

New booster shot needed for some patients

Provided by Debbie Skinner, director Alexandra Medical Centre ALEXANDRA Medical Centre (AMC) has notified all affected people who were vaccinated against COVID-19 in December and January, after concerns that the vaccine some patients received may have had reduced effectiveness. AMC GP Dr Peyman Mohammadi said that there is no health risk to patients from receiving […]

Rotary’s Embracing Change conference

Rotary’s Embracing Change conference

Pictured: Rotarian bike riders setting out from the Breakaway Caravan Park on Wednesday, March 16. ROTARY District 9790 contains over 1500 members and 64 clubs from as far afield as Holbrook and Denilquin in the north down to Heidelberg and Preston. 350 of these members are booked to attend the Rotary District Conference in Marysville, […]

More travel vouchers available on Wednesday, March 23

More travel vouchers available on Wednesday, March 23

VICTORIANS have the chance to snap up one of 150,000 travel vouchers, with the popular scheme returning as part of a $200 million business stimulus package to support local businesses and jobs. Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Mary-Anne Thomas confirmed an initial 10,000 vouchers were made available exclusively to seniors from yesterday, […]

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