Summer at Kinglake National Park
Written by Ashley Geelan, Monday, 17 December, 2018,13:31
Kinglake National Park staff and volunteers will be on hand over summer to help visitors enjoy their visit.
News
Public BBQ at Frank Thomson won’t be replaced
Written by Ashley Geelan,
The public BBQ at Frank Thomson Reserve- which had not been working for some years – was removed in June following vandalism. There are no plans to replace it according to Trevor Graham, Ranger Team Leader, Parks Victoria.
News
Police release new CCTV and sections of a letter as investigation into Mernda incident continues
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Mernda Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives today released sections of a letter in the hope the public can identify the unknown author as the investigation into an incident in Mernda back in November continues.
News
Epping teen Jackson May dissappears again
Written by Ashley Geelan, Saturday, 15 December, 2018,17:19
Police are appealing yet again for public assistance to help locate missing teen Jackson May who’s disappearance has become an ongoing regular occurrence.
Horse Racing
Yea’s Sister Olive Handicap called off due to track conditions
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Yea Racing Club’s Sister Olive Handicap meeting today, Saturday 15 December, has been abandoned “due to poor track conditions following considerable rain.”
Weather
2:45am UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall continues
Written by Ashley Geelan,
2:45am UPDATE:The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) continues to issue a Severe Weather Warning for people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts including Healesville, Yarra Glen and the area south of Kinglake.
Weather
10:00pm UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall continues
Written by Ashley Geelan, Friday, 14 December, 2018,22:19
10:00pm UPDATE:The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) continues to issue a Sever Weather Warning for people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts including Healesville, Yarra Glen and the area south of Kinglake.
Weather
9:30pm UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall continues
Written by Ashley Geelan,
9:30pm UPDATE:The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) continues to issue a Sever Weather Warning for warning for people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts hey are forecast to affect Brisbane Ranges by 8:45 pm and Healesville, Yarra Glen and the area south of Kinglake.
Weather
8:30pm UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall continues
Written by Ashley Geelan,
UPDATE:The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) continues to issue a Severe Weather Warning for warning for people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts hey are forecast to affect Brisbane Ranges by 8:45 pm and Healesville, Yarra Glen and the area south of Kinglake by 9:15 pm.
Weather
7:30pm UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall continues
Written by Ashley Geelan,
UPDATE:The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) continues to issue a Severe Weather Warning for warning for people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Weather
6.45pm UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy rainfall continues
Written by Ashley Geelan,
UPDATE:The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) continues to issue a Sever Weather Warning for warning for people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Melbourne and surrounds
Written by Ashley Geelan,
The Bureau of Meteor logy warns that, at 7:35pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Warrandyte, Wonga Park and Eltham.
News
Grants and Contributions Policy of Murrindindi Shire Council to be considered at December meeting.
Written by Ashley Geelan,
On 19 December, Murrindindi Shire Council will consider an application for a planning permit to display a major promotion sign at 2 Anderson Lane, Narbethong.
Advertorial
Victorian households can enjoy a sustainable and cost-effective holiday season
Written by Ashley Geelan,
News
A tale of two media reports: one poses challenges for digital media; the other gives ABC and SBS a clean bill of health
Written by The Conversation,
News
Police search for missing 14yo Bundoora boy Darcy Whitfield
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-year-old Bundoora boy Darcy Whitfield last seen at his home address about 7pm on Monday 10 December.
Whittlesea
Whittlesea locals celebrate Christmas at Wednesday community lunch
Written by Ashley Geelan, Thursday, 13 December, 2018,14:00
Diamond Creek
$2.5m playground, W-Class tram included
Written by Contributed, Wednesday, 12 December, 2018,21:22
A state-of-the-art playground is being constructed in Diamond Creek Reserve, complete with a historic Melbourne tram which will be transformed into a community facility.
Weather
Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall
Written by Ashley Geelan,
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) this afternoon updated a Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall at 4:55pm for people in Central, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, Wimmera and parts of Mallee and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. In Kinglake it’s currently 30.3c with humidity at 38%.
News
Police search for 46yo Epping woman
Written by Ashley Geelan, Tuesday, 11 December, 2018,22:35
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 46-year-old Epping woman Cynthia Potter.
News
Victoria’s Legislative Council results declared
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Legislative Council (Upper House) results for the 2018 state election have been declared tonight following computerised calculations at the Melbourne Showgrounds this afternoon.
News
Digital platforms. Why the ACCC’s proposals for Google and Facebook matter big time
Written by The Conversation,
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released the preliminary report of its Digital Platforms Inquiry, and Google and Facebook won’t be happy.
News
Have you seen Patrick White?
Written by Ashley Geelan,
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Seville teenager Patrick White.
Nillumbik Shire
Nillumbik’s boost to arts and culture
Written by Ashley Geelan, Monday, 10 December, 2018,22:12
A music and arts festival, Shakespeare in the Park and a Comic-Con style event are just a few of the projects to receive grants, following Council tripling its funding pool.
Media
The government’s encryption laws finally passed despite concerns over security
Written by The Conversation,
After being caught up in the broader drama of the last day of Parliament for 2018, the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 passed both houses on Thursday, with the support of the Coalition and Labor.