News_Oct 2009
28th October
- Check Hansard from today for Fran Baileys comments in Parliment today here as of 29th October (or question time 1.40 am on 29th October on ABC1!)
- AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ACPET)- opportunities for training information here, courses here
- Sunday, 1st November is All Saints Day. On this day it is proposed to hold a special service in Our Lady's Church to remember those people from Marysville and surrounds who lost their lives on 7th February -- this service is at 10:30 am. All are most welcome to attend. Contact Rev. Andrew Schreuder -- ph. 5963 4441 for more information.
- Murrindindi newsletter for 28th October here.
- Marathon update here
26th October
- Marysville Marathon- don't forget the pre-race dinner on 7th November (lots of carbs and 9 pm finish!). Details here
- Narbethong CFA Fire Ready meeting is on Sunday November 8th- details here. (note clash with the Marathon)
- Halloween is coming to the Marysville village on October 28th, 4-6 pm. Ring Sue for details (0458 938306)
- Also on 28th October- Triangle Mens Shed meeting at the rear of 58 Grant St, Alexandra. RSVP with Mark- 5770 2226. Details here
- Big weekend coming up!
- The Annual Art Show is on Taggerty Primary School. Opening night is Friday 30th October, 7.30, then from 10-4pm Saturday
- Saturday 31st Oct- Monday 2 November, Photographic exhibition by San Hicks and Don Wilson at the Black Spur Inn. Details here
- Sunday 1st November- the annual duck race is on in Marysville! Get your ducks at the Bakery- @$2
- Australia's favorite breakfast show, Sunrise, will broadcast live from Marysville on Monday 2 November- 6 to 9 am. Details here
- Not forgetting Cup day at the Big Screen on 3rd November from 12 noon- details here
- And for the gardeners- "Great Marysville Heirloom Tomato Sale" is on again. Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November, 10 am to 4 pm, 5 Barton Ave, Marysville. In addition Chillies,Capsicums, Eggplant and more..
- The Marysville UDF submissions have been summarised. Submissions and responses here. There is a a special meeting of the S86 Committee to provide an opportunity for any person who may still wish to make a verbal submission to the Committee prior to their adoption of the recommended changes to the UDF. This meeting will be held at 11am on 5 November at the Marysville Golf Club. Anyone who would like to present to the S86 Committee on 5 November should RSVP to Council's planning office on 5772-0327 or email to kgirvan@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
- Minutes from the MOCA meeting of 12 October here
- Notes from the MATDG meeting 25 October here
- The second women's retreat for those who missed out on the event in June has been confirmed for November 13th, 14th and 15th at the Mantra Erskine Resort in Lorne, register here.
22nd October
- Reminder for the MATDG meeting 3 pm, Sunday 25th October. Lyn Gunter will be running a short workshop during this meeting
- Look out for Barry Thomas's video on channel 31, 8.15 pm on sunday. Video here
- Do you think Marysville should have a performing arts centre? Read more here
- The Marysville Medical Clinic, Buxton has been awarded winner of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners of the Year award! Read more here (from the Standard, 21st October)
- Murrindindi newsletter for 21st October here.
- MATDG minutes updated here. With apologies for getting so far behind!
19th October
- Urban Design Framework update- Community meetings have been held and written submissions were due by 12/10/09. These are now being considered. The next step is for the feedback to be included in the design and for this to go to the Section 86 committee of the council. Kerry O'Neill will attend the 15th November MATDG meeting at the golf Club to provide details of the feedback and set out the next steps.
- Reminder for the MATDG meeting 3 pm, Sunday 25th October. Lyn Gunter will be running a short workshop during this meeting
- Announced on 16th October- "Rebulding Together"- Schools, sporting clubs, health and early childhood centres, community hubs, major tourist attractions and iconic natural sites destroyed or damaged in the tragic 2009 Victorian bushfires will be rebuilt and restored under a $193 million plan to drive recovery in communities across the state. Fact sheet here, more details here
- Release from the Premier- New Guide to Help Tourism Operators this Bushfire Season here
- Murrindindi newsletter for 14th October here.
- Marysville Art Show 30 October - 2 November at Taggerty Hall. Opening at 7.30pm Friday 30 October. Ph: Andrew 5963 4441 for more details.
- Australian Tax Office will be attending the Marysville Community Hub on Wednesday 28 October 2009 by
appointment only. If you require taxation assistance please visit the Hub or phone Australian Government staff on 03 5963 4375 to arrange an appointment.
13th October
- NOTE: MATDG meeting scheduled for Sunday 18th October has been rescheduled to Sunday 25th October. Venue will be the Black Spur Inn Multifunction room, 3 pm start. Lyn Gunter will be running a short workshop during this meeting
- Bushfire Royal Commission hearings are currently focusing on Marysville. Watch this live here or read the transcripts.
- Big Screen- This Saturday will see the first of Saturday night movies starting with KENNY at 7.30pm. Be there early to grab a bean bag or else bring your own chair! Please note all Saturday night screenings are weather dependent, if in question please call Bridget on 0408 844 848.
- Big Screen- keep November the 3rd free to join us in Marysville at the Big Screen to watch the Melbourne Cup. It should be a great day of racing, fun and activities, more details to come!
- List of Community Recovery projects prioritised by the Community Recovery Committee here. The CRC will be taking feedback on this list until the end of October.
- Link to more information on sustainable building here
- Mobile Toy library is on the way- for children from 0 to 6 years old. Details here
- Are you under 30 years of age? Rural industries training opportunities are available. Details here
- Following the screening of the Sound Relief concert at the Big Screen last weekend, the DVD is coming to a store near you. Details here
- NOTE: you will need a password for the new blog. Get your password here
8th October
- NOTE: Urban Design Framework feedback has to be in by 10th October. Feedback form here. More details on the UDF here. Don't forget to have your say on this important issue.
- MOCA meeting next Monday 12th October with a focus on sustainability. 315 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mt Waverley, 7.30 start, more information here and note the change to Monday.
- Notes from the MATDG meeting held 4th October with thanks to Julie Foletta (Standard) here. Note the next MATDG will be Sunday 25th November at the Black Spur Inn, 3 pm with a special workshop by Lyn Gunter at 4 pm.
- News on successful Arts Recovery Quick Response grants issued here
- Wondering if you can get some plants? These will be available mid November in Marysville. Plantaid update here
- Sound Relief Concert comes to the Big Screen, Saturday 10th October from 1 pm. Details here
- Out of the Ashes choir to visit Marysville on 18th October. 11-3. Details here
- VBRRA recovery update from 2nd October here. Note the new hub hours
- Murrindindi newsletter for 7th October here.
- Fran Bailey has announced she will be retiring as of the next election. Information here
1st October
- NOTE: MATDG fortnightly community meeting is at the Marysville Golf and Bowls club at 7-9 pm this coming Sunday, 4th October
- Murrindindi newsletter for 30th September here.
- Triangle for 25th September here, Trades, Advertising
- For noting- Minutes of the Murrindindi Reconstruction and Recovery Committee (Section 86) are on line here
- The Phoenix Newspaper is offering all local businesses throughout the bushfire affected areas $2000 of free advertising. The offer is available until March 31st 2010.
- Murrindindi Shire Council is allowing residents/landowners an Amnesty Period where they will not require a permit for burning off any vegetation material from October 3rd through to October 18th 2009. There is also free disposal of green waste at waste transfer stations during this period
- Berry Street Ute and Wood Muster Marysville, 10th October. Ute and Trailer owners required to deliver green wood to bushfire affected people in preparation for next winter- contact Anna on 5770 2215 or Asutherland@berrystreet.org.au
- Don't forget the Marysville Pub Vs Buxton Pub - 11/11/09 Gallipoli Park- be there 12 noon.
- Reminder for the Big Screen family night on 2nd October showing the fantastic animations created by local kids earlier this week in the workshops. They will be screened along side a great program of short films presented by "Little Big Shots" film festival and award winning animator Adam Elliot's early short films Brother, Cousin & Uncle. More here
- St Michaels Grammmar lunchtime concert, 1.00pm to 2.30pm, Sunday 4 October at the Marysville marque. More here. Note the marque is coming down soon
- SUSTAINABLE BUILDING WORKSHOP, Saturday, 17th October 2009, 1pm - 5pm, Taggerty Hall
FREE ENTRY For information contact Mary at: info@murrindindiclimatenetwork.org.au or 0402 181 513
or visit our website: http://www.murrindindiclimatenetwork.org.au/ More information here - Recovery and Relationships workshop at Our Lady of the Snows, Marysville, Saturday 17 Oct
11:00 am - 2:00 pm (includes lunch)
How to register: Call Penny or Matthew on 9287 5579 by Thursday 15 Oct. More here - DID YOU KNOW- Yencken's Hardware send a trailer out to Marysville every day with nails and screws and all sorts of things to help people in the rebuilding process. You can ring them and they will bring out timber or anything else you need on this trailer that roams around Marysville, and they will then deliver it to you, free of charge at your block!! Contact number: 5772 2188
- Did you miss the UDF briefings? With thanks to the Standard of 23rd Sept and Julie Foletta, summary here. Note closing date for feedback is 10 October. More on the VBRRA site here
- And finally with thanks again to the standard (30 Sept) Lachlan braved the elements to run from screen to screen (100 km run). See more here and don't forget the Marathon on Nov 8th!!