KELLOCK Lodge is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, with 16 out of its 45 residents struck down with the disease, along with 13 of its 65 staff. Many of the staff at the facility are part time employees. The early cases are now on day seven, so improvement is expected moving forward. Of the […]
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Break O’Day Road bridge replacement delayed until next year
ON Thursday, October 27 at 4pm, Murrindindi Shire Council held a meeting at Glenburn Hall with residents concerned about the upcoming replacement of the bridge on Break O’Day Road in Glenburn, 400 metres west of the Melba Highway. It was estimated that over 100 people attended, a large number given the time and the short […]
Alexandra/Eildon bus route expanded
THE Victorian Government is giving Eildon and Alexandra locals better access to public transport and more freedom to choose when they want to travel. From November 21, the current bus service connecting the two communities will be expanded from a two-day-a-week service to five days a week. The community will now have access to two […]
Victorian pandemic declaration to end at 11.59pm on October 12
THE Victorian is set to make changes to COVID-19 requirements to align with decisions agreed to by all states and territories at National Cabinet. From 11.59pm on Wednesday, October 12, the pandemic declaration will end, and Victorians will no longer be required to isolate after testing positive to COVID-19, with isolation for positive cases now […]
Substantial rain and storms forecast across eastern Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology have advised that there is a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall is current for New South Wales, parts of Victoria and southern Queensland bringing renewed flood risks for parts of these states. The rain is likely to lead to river level rises across many already flooded rivers in NSW, Victoria, […]
Murrindindi writing competition
THE first Maysville BookNest Writing Competition will be held from September 26 to November 22 with a chance for writers and poets throughout the Murrindindi Shire to win great prizes. Entry is free and open to those who have a residence, live, work or study in the Murrindindi Shire. The theme is open. It’s up […]
New Kellock Lodge CEO appointed
KELLOCK Lodge has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Robert Jarman will start in the role on September 19, replacing Linda Dover. For the past 20 years, Mr Jarman has been the CEO of Kerang District Health, including Glenarm Nursing Home, a 30 bed residential facility. A highlight of Mr Jarman’s career was the […]
‘Hi Mum’ scams are on the rise
IT seems like each week there is a new scam to watch out for, whether it’s in your emails, social media, bank accounts or general door knocking. Scamwatch is urging the public to be wary of the new ‘Hi Mum’ scam. So far more than 1150 Australians have fallen victim to the ‘Hi Mum’ scam […]
Local firefighters take on the Stair Climb Challenge
AROUND 600 firefighters and emergency service personnel across Australia stormed up the stairway of Crown Metropol Hotel on Saturday, September 10 to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Local firefighters, Josh Palmer, Brenton Doyle-Smith and Kent Robertson were among them. This year’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb challenge was held as an in-person event for […]
Tyred of all the potholes?
MURRINDINDI Shire Council were contacted to confirm whether the disabled parking spots in Murrindindi meet the Australian standards. The issue was raised by Ian Kendrick in his letter to the editor. Vito Albicini, Director Assets and Development at council said, “When installing or constructing new infrastructure or facilities, council has a sign-off process to confirm […]
