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Stuart McConnell has moved on from one of the top jobs at Murrindindi Shire Council. Mr McConnell has left his position as Director of Assets and Development, after just under three years in the job. He was commuting to work at the Alexandra offices each week, with his family based in Heidelberg. Mr McConnell has
Emergency personnel are on their way to a road accident scene in North St, Yea. The accident was reported at approx. 11m Friday (Oct. 25).
Traffic has been reduced to one-lane on the Maroondah Hwy this morning at Dom Dom Saddle, Healesville-bound, after a semi-trailer left the roadway. Rainy weather has made road conditions difficult throughout the region. The highway is expected to be closed in both directions when recovery of the truck takes place today (Fri.).
Emergency Victoria says a request for assistance has been made this morning (Fri., Oct. 25) at Kinglake after a report of a tree down at approx. 10.30am.
Emergency Victoria has published an Advice message for Gaffneys Creek, Raspberry Point, A1 Mine Settlement, Knockwood, Woods Point and Frenchmans Gap. There is a bushfire south west of Gaffneys Creek that is not yet under control. There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions. What you should do: Monitor warnings so you
IBAC, the state’s independent anti-corruption body, will hold public hearings next month into allegations of serious corrupt conduct in relation to planning and property development decisions, and other forms of procurement, at the Casey City Council. The hearings are part of an IBAC investigation, Operation Sandon, into allegations of corrupt conduct involving councillors and property
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Former Murrindindi Shire Councillor Chris Healy was today (Mon.) ordered to pat $35,000 costs and $7500 fine after four charges prsoecuted by the Local Government Inspectorate were found proven. Mr Healy appealed the Magistrates’ Court decision, and the penalties were today issued by Judge Higham. Mr Healy will not be convicted.
It is our honour to be asked to publish the eulogy delivered to Bruce Kindred, from last Friday’s funeral service. The three-page tribute will be published in Wednesday’s print issue of The Local Paper.
WARNE – Raymond Leslie 7.4.1928 – 18. 10.2019 91 years Dearly loved husband of Lorna for 66 years, loving father of Bill and Sue and Lesley and Gary. Proud Pop of six grandsons – Josh, Jake, Thomas, Timothy, Toby and Jeremy and three great grandchildren – Matilda, Pippa and Hank. Sadly missed. WARNE – The
