News_May 2009

29th May

  • Frank Arendse of Eildon will be presenting at the UGFM Marysville studio at 10.00 am tomorrow (Sat 30th May. More information here

28th May

  • Murrindindi newsletter for 28th May here.
  • Kinglake firewood drive on 31st May- collecting wood from the Triangle. Information here. Contact given is Evan Davidson, 0411 533248. Note flyer says they have "arranged with property owners to allow us to cut and take away as much of this timber as we can carry for delivery to Global Care in Kinglake for distribution."
  • Triangle from May 29- Part 1, Part 2, Trades Directory, Real Estate
  • Meditative music event Marysville Golf Club Sunday 7th June 2009 3.30 to 9.30pm, information here
  • Reminder- Business Recovery Information Session to be held on 2nd June, 7pm to 9pm Black Spur Inn, 436 Maroondah Hwy, Narbethong. Also at Taggerty on 9th June, 7pm to 9pm, Taggerty Hall, Cnr Maroondah Hwy & Taggerty - Thornton Rd, Taggerty. More here

27th May

  • The "Your Say" page is back in action.
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 26th May here.
  • Reminder for Building Commision Seminar on 28th May- see events page

25th May

21st May

  • Murrindindi newsletter for 19th May here. Note additional Building commission seminars and "Camp Phoenix" offer for those needing a break
  • For noting from Lachlan Fraser- Barry Thomas of Video Vision.com.au is making extensive video taping of Marysville's reconstruction, probably intended for internet viewing.  He has a video camera that looks like a big camera, with a big fluffy microphone, so please make him feel welcome in providing this valuable service.  He captured the official welcome ceremony at the opening of the Marysville temporary village on 17/5 (see MATDG site for viewing).  Barry has family connections with Buxton. 
  • Funeral service for Melissa Bunning at 12 noon on 29th May at the Marysville Golf and Bowls Club
    • Service              12.00    at the Golf Club
    • Internment        1.00      at the Cemetery
    • Refreshments    afterwards at the Black Spur

19th May

  • VBRRA "100 Day Report" available here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 19th May here. Note additional $2,000 Winter Needs Grant
  • Reminder for the Bushfire Rebuilding Expo in Whittlesea, Sat 23rd May 10am- 4pm (see events)
  • Bushfire legal help presents free legal information session on insurance and credit issues Wednesday 27 May 2009 - 6.30 - 8.30 Pm Marysville Golf and Bowls Club (Includes time for individual legal advice)
  • Building Commission Seminar to be held 28 May 2009 at Marysville Golf Club, 6.30pm - 8.30pm To book phone the Bushfire Building Advice Line on 1300 360 320. See events for more details
  • Solar energy initiative (some strings attached). Information here, and meeting a meeting at the Alexandra Shire Hall, Saturday 23 May - 10 a.m. Info here
  • Triangle Arts Group Meeting.  Saturday, 30th May 10.00am - 12.00 noon
    Now at the Buxton Primary School. Contact for more info: Julia Peddie ph.59637050 or Diane Gaylard ph.59633277. See the events listing for more information
  • Triangle from May 15- Part 1, Part 2, Advertising
  • The Village was officially opened on May 17th! Lachlans photos of the village opening here. More coverage on the MADTG site here

17th May

  • URGENT Boston Consulting Group are doing a study on the economic sustainability of Marysville. To better understand the unique situation of Marysville and the surrounding towns, they have residents to complete the attached short online survey.  The data collected will be used to help ensure a planned and strategic recovery process is in place.  You can access the survey here
  • Please complete the survey.  Once complete hit "Submit Survey". It will be appreciated if you can complete the survey by close of business Tuesday, 19th May.  Sorry for the short notice. Please complete the survey to the best of your ability, and provide estimates (from experience or recollection) where actual numbers are not available.

16th May

  • Letter to the Herald Sun from Dr Dan Walsh of Marysville here
  • Notes from the MOCA meeting on 13th May here. Information links as follows:
    • ATO tax advice on Bushfire grants here
    • Video from the 3rd May "Celebration Day" here
    • Council list of arborists here
    • Survey results here (Statisticians please cover your eyes, indicative data only!)

15th May

  • Kinglake firewood drive- trailers, drivers and labourer needed on 31st May. Information here
  • Tonight- Community Debrief re fire/evacuation times, emergency service effort. Chaired by Dr. Lachlan
    Fraser. From 7 pm at Crossways in Marysville book if able (5963 3290) or just turn up.
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 14th May here
  • ABC Bushfire blog by Kinglake resident Kate Jones here. Handy links to ABC news updates on the fires.
  • Free garage for removal - more information here.
  • Free car- 1976 Toyota Corona, auto. Contact Stephen Dean, 03 9748 9891 Mobile 0417 125 393 or dohts@optusnet.com.au
  • Victims Of Crime Assistance Tribunal links from Dirk Versluys- he suggests people should read right through the information before making any claims. More to come from the MOCA meeting later!

13th May

  • More information on the official opening of the Village on Sat 16th here, including a special performance by Greg Champion - a member of long-running national ABC radio programme The Coodabeen Champions for 27 years.
  • Free house for removal from Melbourne (removal costs to be paid?). The house is a 3 bedroom, I bathroom house located in 72 Belvedere Drive Montrose. Contact "Jarka" on 0425873361
  • More information on the City of Whittlesea Building Expo on 23rd May here
  • Notes from the Sustainability expo here
  • Bushfires Royal Commission- hearings are being streamed live. Link here

12th May

  • Murrindindi newsletter for 12th May here
  • Triangle from 8th May Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and advertising here
  • Agenda for Openings/Meetings on Saturday now has a new speaker
    • 10:00 am Radio Murrindindi (Marysville) will begin its first three hour broadcast.
    • 11:30 am, the Premier John Brumby, Christine Nixon and special guests will officially open the Marysville Temporary Village
    • 1:00 pm, Regional Arts Victoria will hold its Annual General Meeting, the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser, will be in attendance
    • 2:00 pm there will by an address in the Marquee at the Golf Club by Jack Munday, Director of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. Jack has had direct experience in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.
  • Business Recovery Information Session to be held on 2nd June, 7pm to 9pm Black Spur Inn, 436 Maroondah Hwy, Narbethong. Also at Taggerty on 9th June, 7pm to 9pm, Taggerty Hall, Cnr Maroondah Hwy & Taggerty - Thornton Rd, Taggerty. More here

11th May

  • Reminder the next meeting of the Marysville One Community Association (MOCA) will be held this coming Wednesday, 13 May 2009, commencing at 7:30pm.  The meeting will be held at Bayley House, 52 Middle Crescent, Brighton. All Welcome- note change of time to allow for a speaker on Capital Gains Tax implications. Lots of information to share- Agenda here
  • On Saturday 2 May 1529 cyclists participated in the Marysville-Lake Mountain Fire Relief Ride.. details here
  • Notice of opening of the snow season and activities here

8th May

  • Link to lateline coverage of the fires 3 months on here
  • May 11- Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission first public hearings 9:30-1 pm, 2-4:30 pm.  Covering prelude -- weather conditions, radio warnings -- and fire course on Black Saturday.  Live web cast or transcripts available on http://www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au/ 
  • May 18 deadline for Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission written submission (August 17 Interim report due,
    July 31, 2010 Final report due)

7th May

  • Community Debriefing session chaired by Dr Lachlan Fraser to be held Saturday 9th May following Rob Gordon's session at Marysville Golf and Bowls as advertised. Particularly relevant to people who were there on the day. This is a session to fill in information gaps since the timelines of fire times and evacuation are vague for many people. Please bring your police statements
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 7th May here
  • Funeral for Kevin Bradwell, 2 pm, Friday 8 May, Tobin Brothers, 294 Burwood Highway, Burwood East (ph. 9886 1600).
  • Zincalume/steel frame garage (with side window/door and front pull up door) available for collection (free). Approx 12m x 3.5 m. Contact Mary- m.familari@unimelb.edu.au
  • Reminder for Lions Community BBQ this coming Sunday 10th May, 4-6 pm at the Marysville Golf and Bowls Club
  • Real Estate information session to be run by Ray White at Crossways on Friday 22nd May at 11 am. More information here
  • Bulb Planters still needed this Saturday 9th May. Meet at Crossways, 9.30 am with trowel, rake, gloves, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a picnic lunch. Contact Lana on 0439 317003 for more information.

6th May

  • Reminder for the meeting with Rob Gordon on Saturday 9th May, 10.30 at the Marysville Golf and Bowls Club.Rob Gordon is a clinical psychologist who has been helping communities recover from disasters for over 20 years. He is coming to Marysville to talk about his experience, the process of recovery and to share examples from other events.
  • This will be followed by a Community Debriefing session chaired by Dr Lachlan Fraser (approx 12 till 1 pm). Please bring a copy of your statement to the police (can be requested if not provided already) to be assembled as a community record of the day. 

5th May

  • Mental Health First aid course over 4 evenings in May/June commencing 12th May. Details here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 5th May here
  • Elle Zoltak is a freelance graphic designer. For assistance with print, brand or web design, please to contact her- 0417 535 006.
  •  The MCC has had to re-schedule the next comedy show, Last Drinks, to Friday, 5th June at Marysville Country (Golf) Club.
  • Offer from Retrovision for replacement of goods here
  • Red tape holding up reconstruction. Herald Sun article here
  • Funding announced for school to be rebuilt here
  • Bushfire Home Design Service- information found on line here
  • Bushfire prevention meeting at Warrandyte tonight- see events listing
  • As mentioned by Christine Nixon last Sunday- Bushfire Rebuilding expo at Whittlesea with a large range of exhibitors- information here
  • New Residential building standards meeting in Marysville on 28th May. Information here

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