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The CDS is processing an average of around 10 million cans, cartons, and bottles across the state every week, with Victorians returning an average of 129 containers per transaction. In the Murrindindi Shire the CDS locations are Kinglake, Yea and Eildon. The Eildon CDS which is located behind Nanny Jans Emporium at 3-4A main street […]

AFTER an amazing performance in her last Ironman event, Ambulance Victoria Acting Yea Team Manager, Jacqui Graham, is set to compete in the 2024 Ironman World Championship later this year. Ms Graham completed the Ironman Western Australia last month, coming third in her age group and securing a place in the World Championship. The Ironman […]

ON Thursday, December 21, Gail Marie Dacey passed away at the age of 65 after a battle of ovarian cancer. Gail lived in the Murrindindi Shire for over two decades, and apart from her deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren, Gail found her place in life working behind the scenes for Department of […]

THE 38th annual Rotary Club of Yea Art Show opened with a flourish of bagpipes and tartan on Thursday evening with one of the best opening night crowds ever. It was wonderful to have so much support. The bagpipes played by Rotarian Lachie Cooper, together with his brother Callam and his dad Jim, were an […]

Ross Sullivan CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan was recognised in the Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to CFA and his community. Throughout his career Ross Sullivan AFSM has exemplified the values of CFA and is well regarded by volunteers […]

THERE’S a big difference between roadworthy and safe when it comes to the vehicles used for fighting fires. Older vehicles don’t have, for example, ABS brakes, hill start assist or air bags, and in some cases in the shire, firefighters are expected to sit on the back of trucks, in the open air, while travelling […]