News_Nov 2009

26th November

  • Invitation to a family Xmas dinner at the Marysville village here. Book now, filling fast!
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 25th November here. Note resignation of the mayor Lyn Gunter
  • Blokes get together at Alexandra Golf Club on Dec 4th. More here
  • Letter to rate payers in relation to the approval of the Marysville UDF here
  • There will be a live internet forum on rebuilding obstacles conducted by Peter Ryan (Nationals MP) at the Herald Sun tomorrow (Friday 27th), 12.30 to 1.30
  • Latest video from Barry Thomas on the school here
  • Ladies Race day at the Alexandra Picnic Races. More here
    • Saturday 16th January 2010
    • $10 entry to races
    • Info and Registrations - fsloman@berrystreet.org.au or 5770 2200
    • Registrations close December 20th 2009
  • Marysville village newsletter here
  • Yarra Junction Library as well as Healesville Library has been nominated as a pick up point for new books that are available for those who lost their collections during the fire. More here. NOTE: all are eligible for the blue card
  • Don't forget the Gallipoli Park MasterPlan draft is available for review here. Comments by Dec 9th
  • Log cabins can meet FZ specifications- more here
  • Note from Shelley- December issue of Gardening Australia (out now) has a story on the day they came to the golf club and some really good info from Dr Greg Moore in a special report - recovery from fire.

18th November

  • Marysville Hub will be open on 21st November
  • Rebates available for sustainable housing. Information here. For landholders with river frontage there are also the Waterway grants from Goulburn Broken CMA and Environmental management incentives from DPI.  More here
  • Gallipoli Park Masterplan draft is now available here. Media release here
  • Murchison street consultation meeting tonight at Crossways 5-7 pm.If you are unable to get there you can contact Markus Terjung on markus.terjung@dpc.vic.gov.au to advise him of your thoughts.
  • Work has commenced on the community hub (school, health precinct). More here
  • Fuel breaks to protect water supplies this summer. Information here
  • A reminder of the upcoming Murrundindi Climate Netwok event this Saturday the 21st November from 10.00am to 12.30pm at the Molesworth Hall: Black Saturday and the Bush - bushfire impacts on biodiversity, a community gathering and AGM. Interesting speakers, more here
  • The www.wewillrebuild.com.au home page has been refreshed - all the CRC fact sheet sheets are located under the Community Recovery update section here.
  • Big Screen- Adult Play Animation for Sunday the 22 November if there is the demand!  If your interested please contact Bridget.
  • Big Screen, Friday 4th December - 5.15pm BBQ & Drinks 6pm "In The Shadow Of The Moon" Saturday 5th December - 1pm "Earth" 6pm "Encounters At The End Of The World" Sunday 6th December- 1pm "The Fox And The Child". More on these special films here
  • Are you rebuilding in BAL FZ? You can now have a roof!!!!!! More here
  • With thanks to Graeme Haycraft- photos of the sod turning at Marysville primary here. Also the Ferraris at Buxton here
  • For the guys- Bemm River getaway (fishing trip). Choice of 3 weekends- Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November 2009 Friday 4th - Sunday 6th December 2009 Friday 11th - Sunday 13th December 2009. More here. Registration form here. Contact Jan O'Sullivan, Trip Leader, Victorian Bushfire Response, 0429 536 827 for more information
  • Channel 31 next Sunday night- focus on Brunos garden. See it here. With thanks to Barry Thomas

12th November

  • Murrindindi newsletter for 11th November here. Note tip is free in Marysville at present and the Sustainable gardening workshop at Buxton, Saturday 21 November at Buxton Hall 1-4pm.
  • Fire Smart Garden Design WORKSHOP 25 Nov 2009 and 29 Nov 2009 in Yarra Glen. Call Diane Young on 92946148 or email: d.young@yarraranges.vic.gov.au. More here
  • St Vinnies will be at the Marysville Village Community Kitchen, FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER, 2009
    10 A.M.- 2.00 P.M. Details here
  • For those who don't get Channel 31 (eg the Triangle area!!) here is a link to the Marathon coverage by Barry Thomas that will be on Channel 31 on Sunday evening. Thanks again Barry.
  • Media announcement about the school rebuilding here
  • Media announcement about VBAF funding of scholarships here
  • New regulations are now out in relation to building of fire bunkers. Information here, regulations here
  • Ferrari's at Buxton Family Market Day- The Ferrari Club Australia (Victoria) will be have up to 50 prestige Ferrari's on display in Buxton on Sunday November 15th 2009, at the Buxton Family Market Day, from 11am -2:30pm.
  • Swine flu vaccine is now available at the Marysville Medical clinic- phone 5772 0888 to book in
  • Reminder- Lions Club tool library at the Marysville Village is open 8.30 to 10.30 am, 4 - 5 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Enquiries to 0429 939 110.
  • St. Vinnie's Christmas party to be held in Buxton on 19th December. This invitation is open to those who have been clients of St. Vinnie's since the bushfires. St. Vinnie's have about 600 clients on their books in this area so RSVP is vital.
  • News update (Phoenix) here. Note small business grants information
  • Mad hatters Sunday on the Lawn, Old Woolshed Cafe, Taggerty. Saturday 5th Dec, 12-8 pm. More here
  • Victims of Crime meeting at Buxton Hall on Friday evening November 20th at 7.30 pm for enquiries or expressions of interest please call Rod Liesfield on (03) 5963 3433  0409 951 335. More here

11th November

  • MATDG meeting this Sunday 15th November, 7.00 pm at Marysville Golf and Bowls. Kerrie O'Neil from VBRRA will update us on the outcomes of the Urban Design Framework and planning for Gallipoli Park
  • Marysville Marathon was a great success, with over 3,000 registrations- news coverage here
  • The Marysville Marathon will be on Channel 31 this Sunday (15th Nov) at 8.15PM
  • Inaugural Ilhan Charity Challenge at Marysville on 10th November was also a great success. Age coverage here. Photos by Graeme Haycraft here
  • Update on Marysville walking tracks from DSE here. 3 tracks are now open, update on Beauty Spot.
  • VBRRA 9 month review has been released- download from here
  • Community services hubs- Community Service Hubs will close at 1pm on Thursday 24 December for the Christmas break. They will reopen Monday 4 January 2010, resuming normal operating hours. Additionally, the Marysville Community Service Hub will open on 21 November between 10am and 2pm in line with community demand.  
  • Performing Arts Centre Feasibility Study as mentioned at MOCA meeting- front page, study (4 mB), addendum
  • Boston Consulting Group report on the financial viability of Marysville here
  • VBAF response to secondary home owners here. Please note that following the meeting with the Prime Minister case studies are being collected to submit to the tax office to support fund release to secondary home owners. Contact John Cann or Vicki Moritz if you wish to have your case submitted
  • There are houses available for relocation. Contact David Casey for details
  • Draft Gallipoli Park Masterplan- A public information session is planned for Tuesday 24 November from 5-7pm at Crossways Inn, junction of Buxton and Woods Point Roads, Marysville. Written comments should be lodged by 9 December 2009 and directed to ‘Gallipoli Park Masterplan' PO Box 138 Alexandra VIC 3714 or msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au. More here

6th November

  • Reminder for MOCA meeting next Monday 9th November, 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at: MST (Mason, Sier, Turnbull) Lawyers Level 1 315 Ferntree Gully Road Mt. Waverley. Ben Hubbard, CEO of VBBRA will be attending the meeting. Agenda here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 4th November here.
  • The November edition of the VBRRA Recovery Updatenews letter can be viewed here
  • This week the Bushfire Commission has commenced examining circumstances of deaths from fire on 7th Feb.
  • See below for details on the Marathon and pre race dinner
  • $2.4M has been allocated for 11 New Affordable Homes in Marysville Area. More here
  • Calling All Women! There are plenty of places available on the second of the Bush to Beach retreats being held on the weekend of November 13 - 15 at the Mantra Erskine Resort at Lorne. If you attended the first Retreat in June, you can still welcome to attend. Register online at www.wewillrebuild.vic.gov.au or get more info by calling 0408-292-255.
  • The Premier John Brumby has appointed Neil Comrie, AO APM, former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, to monitor government departments and agencies as they implement interim report recommendations of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. More here

4th November

  • Don't forget the Marysville Marathon, on line entries close 6 pm Thursday 5th November, although cash entries will taken on the day. Details above. The pre-race dinner is on 7th November (lots of carbs and 9 pm finish!). Details here
  • Marathon media release here
  • Circus Oz - Friday 13 November: 6pm, Gallipoli Park, tickets available at the Marysville hub. More here
  • Saturday 21st Nov, 6 pm at the Marysville Tavern, Crossways. "Think Floyd", 2-course Dinner & Show - $35,  BOOK EARLY.. LIMITED NUMBERS. For tickets phone 5963 3290 or email  info@crosswaysmarysville.com.au
  • Announcement about rebuilding of the school here
  • DSE update on which tracks have been opened here. Note- most tracks around Marysville are still closed.
  • Fran Bailey media release from 28 October here. Hansard extract here. Of particular note to part time residents and operators of small business.
  • The Sentimental Bloke presented by the Murrindindi Library Service in conjunction with the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund. Buxton Hall Sunday 7 November 3pm followed by slap up country afternoon tea These events are all FREE however bookings are essential. Book your place now 5772 0349
  • 2nd Rejuvenation Day - Sunday 15th of November, Stonelea Estate. Activities such as: massage, yoga, indoor pool, sauna, steam room are available. Along with access to a GP, Mental Health professional and more. Other activities on the day include golf (9 holes), 5 storey abseiling tower and collaborative creative arts projects running throughout the day. The Berlei Bus which travels around Australia fitting and advising of correct bra size will be in attendance. Child care is available at Acheron Hall. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea and entertainment are also being provided. Space is again limited so please notify your Case manager of your interest ASAP. Preference will be given to those that WERE not able to attend the last rejuvenation day.
  • 126TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW - Alexandra Pastoral & Agricultural Assoc. Inc. Alexandra Showgrounds, Saturday 14th Nov
  • The next meeting of the Marysville One Community Association (MOCA) will be Monday, 9 November 2009, commencing at 7:30pm. Please note we are now meeting on the second Monday, not Wednesday, of each month. The meeting will be held at: MST (Mason, Sier, Turnbull) Lawyers Level 1 315 Ferntree Gully Road Mt. Waverly.
  • VBRRA update from 30 October here
  • Women's wellbeing day on Wednesday 11th November, 10-4pm at Black Spur Inn, Narbethong. More here
  • Reminder for the Friends of Marysville Walks Inc. AGM at the Chapel, Marysville Village, 2 pm on Sunday 7th November. All Welcome
  • Marysville Fire Ready meeting on Thursday 3rd December, 7.30- 9.00 pm at the Temporary Village, Marysville. Information here. Narbethong meeting this coming Sunday, details here.

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