Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Media industry changes have provided great expansion opportunities for The Local Paper group. We are building a network of 34 weekly community newspapers – in print and online – across Greater Melbourne. With COVID-19 restrictions set to soon ease there is likely to be an unprecedented demand for advertising from local businesses, trades people, schools,
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Murrindindi Shire Council delivered a $1,923,994 deficit in the 2019-20 financial year instead of the budgeted $795,735 surplus. The operating deficit posted for the financial year of $761,994 was largely the result of increased revenue of $795,735 and increased expenses of $2.72 million.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
The publisher of this newspaper, Local Media Pty Ltd, this weekcelebrates the 51-year anniversary of its origins. The company’s Melbourne Observer was first published on September 14, 1969. Current day editor, Ash Long, started with the Observer as a newsboy in the third week of publication in 1969, later also creating The Local Paper group.
The Local Paper last week reported that Nillumbik Shire Deputy MayorCr Peter Clarke would not contest next month’s Council elections. With days, Cr Clarke’s name has appeared as a candidate in Cr Arron Wood’s campaign to become Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne. “Peter Clarke, former Melbourne City Councillor and Chair of Planning, deepens
There has been a call for Murrindindi Shire to give greater recognition to pioneer resident Sir John Gellibrand. Sir John held the ‘Balaclava’ property, with a homestead alongside the Murrindindi River. After his death in 1945, his remains were buried at the Yea Cemetery. Major General Sir John Gellibrand, KCB, DSO and Bar was a
A planning permit for a cemetery at Kinglake was passed on a narrow 4-3 vote at last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council. Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe, Cr Eric Lording and Cr Charlie Bisset voted against the controversial application. In favour of the motion were Crs Jackie Ashe, Bec Bowles, Sandice McAulay and Margaret Rae. At one
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Read the latest issue of The Local Paper. Available free from hundreds of outlets. Also read free online: The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy200909z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader) – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv200909z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire
Monday, September 7, 2020
MURRINDINDI Shire CEO Craig Lloyd is to become the new Chief Executive Officer at Whittlesea City Council. Announcements were made by Murrindindi and Whittlesea Councils on Monday afternoon. Lydia Wilson, Chair of the Panel of Administrators at Whittlesea described Mr Lloyd as a “highly skilled, talented and community-driven CEO”. Ms Wilson said Mr Lloyd’s community-focused
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 13-year-old Elizabeth Chapman. Elizabeth was last seen at a home in Keilor Park on Wednesday (Sept. 2) about 9.45pm. Police are concerned for Elizabeth’s welfare due to her age. Elizabeth is described as Caucasian, about 169cm tall, with an average build, and has brown hair.
