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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 […]

THE following planned burns are expected to be undertaken in Murrindindi Shire today, so there is likely to be smoke in some areas. There will be a patrol of a 1099 hectare fuel reduction burn at Big River State Forest – Frenchmans Spur, 26km east of Marysville. There will be an ignition of a 1273 […]

THE Department of Transport (DoT) has advised that the Black Spur will be closed from 9am to 5pm each day from Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1, so that works can be conducted, weather permitting. The closure is due to resurfacing works along a two kilometre stretch north of Dom Dom Saddle, to provide […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

by Shane Bellingham KEVIN Lansley Bellingham was born on April 1, 1945, in Armidale, Victoria. He was the middle child of three siblings, with an older and a younger sister. Kevin attended Armidale Primary School, and as a youngster, he was an avid piano accordion player. In 1956 was awarded a Certificate of Merit from […]

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is undertaking works to improve safety for visitors and emergency service personnel accessing Lady Talbot Drive and adjoining roads and tracks. The $3.325 million project, funded by the Victorian Government, will address the risks of hazardous trees in the popular tourist area which was impacted significantly […]

FOREST Fire Management have provided a summary of planned burns to be undertaken within Hume Region for today, Friday, March 11, subject to suitable weather conditions. Two burns will be undertaken in Murrindindi District today. There will be a 121 hectare fuel reduction burn 6km west of Flowerdale township, along Flowerdale Road. Day one ignition […]

VICTORIAN women who had their children taken from them under heartbreaking historic forced adoption practices will receive redress, counselling and formal apologies from the Victorian Government. The government is investing more than $4 million in response to last year’s Parliamentary Inquiry into Historical Forced Adoption in Victoria, including a plan to design and establish Australia’s […]