News_August 2009

26th August

  • Notes from the MATDG meeting Sunday 23rd August here.
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 26th August here.
  • ABC Gardening Australia Workshop on Sept 1st is now fully booked
  • For more information on the Marysville Marathon, November 8, new website here. Register now!
  • Triangle from 21st August Part 1, Part 2, Advertising, Trades
  • VBRRA Newsletter, eighth edition here
  • Free concert "Welcome Strangers" to be held this Friday (28th August) at the Marysville Golf Club @ 8p.m. More details in the Triangle
  • Saturday 12 Sept. 12:30 pm at Crossways, The Tea Rose Duo, $65 (inc. catering) as part of the Melba Festival 11-13 September in the Yarra Valley & the Dandenongs (http://www.melbafestival.com.au/ or 1300 765 584).

20th August

  • Reminder for the MATDG Community meeting on Sunday 23rd August, 3-5 pm at the Golf/Bowls Club, Marysville. Guest speaker from Vic Forest will provide details of the proposed salvage logging down Lady Talbot Dve.
  • The "Inside Sunday" program will feature Marysville and the work of the Aust Childrens Trust on Sunday 23rd August, ABC1, 10.00 am
  • VBRRA update for Marysville here
  • Transcript of 7.30 Report, Tuesday 18th August "Marysville community focus on rebuilding" here
  • House for relocation (Melbourne). Contact Wendy Headon on 0404154668 if interested.
  • MATDG update 17th August here
  • Reminder for Carpet Bowls to be held at the Marysville Golf and Bowls Club, Friday 21st August from 6 pm. Food available, bar open.
  • Steavensons Falls Bus tours for locals commencing 22/23rd August, pick up point at Gallipoli Park. Contact DSE on 59577111 for more information
  • St Vincents de Paul at the Marysville Hub tomorrow 21st August, 10.00-2.00 pm
  • Football training starts Thursday 27th August, 5pm, sausage sizzle to follow. Contact Flash 0419 512363
  • Murrindindi Craft gathering 5th September, 9.30-5.00 pm at Snobs Creek (Holemsglen Tafe). Contact Jess on 0438 562368 to register
  • Lake Mountain Cup Toboggan Race Day, Sat 22nd August at 11 am. More here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 19th August here.

18th August

  • Photographic exhibition by Andrew Follows at the Black Spur Inn 21-23 August. More information here. Note: also present will be alpaca garments from Carmyle Farm boutique. Do go along to support both Andrew and Jenny
  • Bushfire Royal Commission report- download here. Further coverage:
    • Premier's media announcement here
    • Herald Sun video coverage here
    • More Herald Sun coverage here
  • Triangle from 7th August here, Advertising
  • Triangle from 14th August here, Advertising, Trades
  • DPI - Property Rehabilitation Workshop in Buxton on the 28th August. Information here
  • Premier's "call to action" for the forthcoming fire season here
  • VBRRA update from 14 August here
  • Singed Sisterhood:  Two women survivors of the 2003 Canberra bushfires will visit the Yarra Valley in September to share their experiences. De Bortoli Winery on Friday 4 September and at Healesville RSL on Saturday 5 September.  Admission in free. To book phone 1300 368 333 or email: mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
  • Miinutes of the Wellbeing committee updated here

14th August

  • Bushfire Royal Commission report will be released 2.30 Monday afternoon. More here
  • Watch the 7.30 Report on Monday 17th for opinions re warnings/refuges/stay or go policy.  There may be more coverage on following evenings on local politics and the recovery model. 
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 14th August here.
  • Community Service Hub visiting Taggerty every 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Next visit is on Monday 17 August 4.30pm to 7.00pm. More here
  • Nihill College band to play- Wed. 19 August, 6 pm, Marysville Central
  • Preparation for the coming fire season- information here from Joan Webster, author of "The Complete Bushfire Safety Book" (Collins bookshops). Spring planting guide here
  • Mid winter blues? There are a range counselling services avaiable through Mitchell Community Health. Information at your local hub, or contact Caroline on carolinem@mitchellchs.org.au.
  • Councelling services are also available in Healesville at the St Brigids House next to the St Brigids Church on Tuesday from 1pm and Wednesdays between 8.30am and 3.30pm. These are provided by Centacare- also in Marysville on Mondays or Fridays 9am - 5pm. Contact Kate Brilli, kate.brilli@centacaremelbourne.org.au
  • MATDG documents updated. Membership form here, additional minutes here (apologies, got a bit behind with these!)
  • Notes from MATDG community meeting Sunday 9th August here

11th August

  • Reminder for the MOCA monthly meeting tomorrow Wednesday 12th August, 8.00 pm, 315 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mt Waverley (MST offices, first floor meeting room). Prof Tony Richardson to attend, meeting to focus on rebuilding with guest speakers from Archicentre and Envirowise. Agenda here
  • VBRRA 6 month report here
  • The Marysville primary school has a new website here
  • Special edition of the Murrindindi recovery newsletter here
  • Meditation seminars are being held at Yarra Glen on Tuesdays 11 August, 25 August and 8 September.  7:30-9:00 at Yarra Glen Bushfire Recovery Centre, Yarra Glen Memorial Hall, Cnr Anzac Ave & Bell St, Yarra Glen.  Followed by a light supper.  Melway Ref. 274 K1.  More information on http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ (click on Bushfire Recovery) or phone 1300 368 333.
  • Ladies pamper night- with the assistance of Sherrie Ackerman, Marysville Kinder. At the Marysville central marque on Friday 14th August 7-9pm. Its a free night for the ladies of Marysville. Contact Fiona Knight 0433122698 or fknight20@aapt.net.au or Sherrie Ackerman-

8th August

  • Reminder for the MATDG fortnightly meeting Sunday 9th August, 3-5 pm (with sausage sizzle to follow), Marysville Golf Course. Prof Tony Richardson will attend to discuss the bioenergy proposal -see below
  • Reminder for the MOCA monthly meeting this coming Wednesday 12th August, 8.00 pm, 315 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mt Waverley (MST offices, first floor meeting room). Prof Tony Richardson to attend, meeting to focus on rebuilding with a number of guest speakers
  • Coverage of the 6 month anniversary of Black Saturday:
  • Kinglake Ranges business event of the year on Tuesday 11th August- information here

5th August

  • Proposal to build a bioenergy power in the Triangle region. Presentation of the feasibility study at the Marysville Golf and Bowls club midday Friday 7th August by Prof Tony Richardson. More information here, Bioenergy Q&A, Marysville Bioenergy Q&A
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 5th August here.
  • Community Recovery Plans are currently being submitted/Finalised. Proforma here, or talk to your MATDG representative about getting your project submitted. These projects will be considered for funding by VBRRA.

3rd August

  • Special announcement. The Marysville car museum has been purchased by State and Federal Governments. Media release here. Q&A paper here

2nd August

  • Announced 29th July- Young people and adults in communities affected by February's devastating bushfires will have access to targeted counselling and youth participation programs under a new $8.8 million Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund package to further support psychological recovery from the fires. More here
  • Murrindinidi Shire CEO has resigned- more information here
  • Narbethong Community Workshop, 6-10pm Wednesday 5 August at Black Spur Inn (dinner included). Come and workshop the rebuilding plans for Narbethong with your community and key government decision
    makers. Enquiries/ RSVP (essential) to Robert Hall at the Community Services Hub on 5963-7016. More information here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 29th July here.
  • VBRRA Information sessions for people bereaved through the bushfires. Narbethong 3rd August. Information here
  • Triangle from 31st July- Part 1, Part 2, Advertising
  • Notice to recipient of the kitchen from Jim Peddie- please ring him on 59892807
  • Free Home design service sponsored by Archicentre, Wood. Naturally BetterTMand James Hardie. Information here
  • Reminder the Lions Club tool library at the Marysville Village is open 8.30 to 10.30 am, 4.00 to 5.00 pm on Friday, Sat, Sunday and Monday. Inquiries to 0429 939110 or A/H 5963 3601.
  • Brett from Jarrah Homes and Barns will be at the ES&A Hall from 3 pm on Tuesday 4th August. Contact Brett 0402 113402
  • Note the Caravan Park will be reopening early August. For more information call Christine or Ken on 59633247
  • Reminder for the MATDG fortnightly meeting on Sunday 9th August, 3-5 pm at the Golf Club. Special guest speaker Prof Tony Richardson on "Fighting Fire with Fire"

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