Editorial
More holes than swiss cheese
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Long claims in recently filed charges that that the editor of Kinglake Ranges News, Ashley Geelan, is a ‘work colleague’ as he seeks an Intervention Order against Kinglake Ranges News.
Editorial
Murrindindi ditch disabled care whilst Nillumbik Shire proposes community model
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Nillumbik Shire is holding conferences throughout the shire, whilst Murrindindi Shire plans to alleviate itself of all responsibility for the aged and disAbled.
News
Murrindindi Shire to withdraw from provision of disability services
Written by Ashley Geelan,
In stark contrast to Nillumbik Shire, Murrindindi Shire will endorse a withdrawal of Council from the direct provision of Aged and Disability services funded through the Commonwealth Government and the Victorian Government on Wednesday 27 March.
News
Nillumbik making inclusion everyone’s business
Written by Ashley Geelan,
The community is being invited to have its say in making Nillumbik more inclusive for people with disability.
News
Dindi Solar Bulk Buy Program ends 9 April
Written by Ashley Geelan,
The end of Murrindindi Shire Council’s ‘Dindi Bulk Buy Program’ is approaching as the council encourages residents to hurry to take advantage of the value and peace of mind the program offers.
News
Shire struggling as drought creates dusty roads
Written by Ashley Geelan, Friday, 22 March, 2019,19:54
Murrindindi Shire struggling to maintain over 600 kilometres of unsealed (gravel) roads.
News
Three Broadford men charged with graffiti
Written by Contributed,
Police have arrested and charged three people in relation to alleged incidents of graffiti damage that occurred in Broadford between December 2018 and March 2019.
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Kinglake and surrounding districts
Written by Ashley Geelan,
UPDATED 7.25pm: Severe thunderstorms are now happening in the North Central and parts of Central, Northern Country, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Emergency News
Watch & Act downgraded to advice for Terip Terip and surrounds
Written by Ashley Geelan,
UPDATED 4.15pm:The Country Fire Authority has just downgraded a Watch and Act message to Advice for a bushfire at Terip Terip and surrounding areas.
News
Murrindindi to decide future of participation in Goulburn River Valley Tourism
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Murrindindi will consider the future of its participation in the regional tourism body, Goulburn River Valley Tourism (GRVT) at the council meeting on Wednesday 27 March.
News
5 people with salmonella poisoning as eggs recalled
Written by Ashley Geelan, Thursday, 21 March, 2019,18:30
Five people have been hospitalised following a potential salmonella (Salmonella Enteriditis) microbial contamination from ‘Bridgewater Poultry Eggs’.
News
Government releases over 714,000 native fish into Lake Eildon
Written by Ashley Geelan,
More than 714,000 native fish have been released into Lake Eildon this summer, a new stocking record for popular Victorian waterway.
Advertorial
4 schools in Murrindindi and surrounds champion greener future thanks to Woolworths Junior Landcare grant
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Four schools in Murrindindi and District set to champion a greener future thanks to Woolworths Junior Landcare grant.
News
Maurice Blackburn to appeal Federal Court tax decision
Written by Ashley Geelan, Monday, 18 March, 2019,17:36
Maurice Blackburn today announced it will appeal the Black Saturday Class Action tax dispute decision of the Federal Court.
News
Police release images of masked animal rights activists inside Benalla Abattoirs
Written by Ashley Geelan, Sunday, 17 March, 2019,16:51
Benalla Police have released images of animal rights activists who allegedly occupied Benalla Abbatoirs in the hope of identifying the two masked individuals.
News
Kinglake Country Fair 2019
Written by Ashley Geelan, Saturday, 16 March, 2019,21:09
Since revitalising last year the Kinglake Country Fair again kicks off tomorrow (Sunday 17 March) at 2980 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road from 10am to 5pm.
News
Murrindindi Shire in damage control after ordering Glenburn pizza van cease trading
Written by Ashley Geelan, Thursday, 14 March, 2019,15:09
UPDATED 8pm: Murrindindi Shire today quickly issued a press release after poorly handling a problem of its own making. Director of Assets and Development, Stuart McConnell added to the problem by ‘aggravating’ social media comments further.
News
Social media and change.org campaign launched to save Friday night pizza at Glenburn
Written by Ashley Geelan, Wednesday, 13 March, 2019,21:46
UPDATED. 12.30pm: Over 400 people have now signed the change.org petition to save Friday night pizza in Glenburn.
News
15yo Epping teen Zhyon Ah Chookoon missing since Saturday
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Epping teenager Zhyon Ah Chookoon was last seen at a festival in Craigieburn about 8pm on Saturday evening 9 March.
News
Council secures $1.75m for Kinglake streetscape improvements
Written by Ashley Geelan, Tuesday, 12 March, 2019,23:08
Following council’s commitment of $250,000 and state government pledging $750,000, the federal government announced Sunday $750,000 funding for the Kinglake Streetscape Renewal Project.
News
Over 300 scientists call for stronger land clearing laws
Written by The Conversation, Monday, 11 March, 2019,22:40
Australia’s high rates of forest loss and weakening land clearing laws are increasing bushfire risk, and undermining our ability to meet national targets aimed at curbing climate change.
Cricket
Kinglake U12 cricketers win premiership at Kingdome
Written by Ashley Geelan,
For the first time in 20 years the Kinglake Cricket Club (KCC) today won a flag with the Kinglake Under 12s (8/97) defeating North Alphington Black (8/88) by 11 runs from 30 overs to collect the Wayne Hicks Shield at Kinglake Memorial Oval.
News
Federal coalition pledge $750k for Kinglake Ranges
Written by Ashley Geelan, Sunday, 10 March, 2019,21:58
Kinglake will receive $750,000 from the coalition government to match Labor’s pledges in the lead up to this year’s federal election the Minister for Regional Services, Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.
Editorial
Council’s advertising tender process makes no sense
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Murrindindi Shire established a tender process to set up a panel of selected media advertising providers with two year contracts to provide publication of council news and public notices.