News_Sept 2009

23rd September

  • NEW BLOG for the Triangle community here. This is necessary due to the spam that is increasing on the "Word Press site". Let me know if it doesn't work for you.
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 23rd September here (Edition 70).
  • Triangle for 18th September here, Trades, Advertising
  • Triangle for 11st September here
  • Marysville Tavern at Crossways, Saturday October 10. Sponsors and Members Dinner, Marysville Football
    and Netball Club. Join the burgeoning club for only $10, as has the whole of the Geelong Football team.
  • Marysville Art show 30 October - 2 November at Taggerty Hall. Opening at 7.30pm Friday 30 October. Contact
    Andrew 5963 4441 for more details.
  • Latest VBRRA newsletter here. Note closing date of 30th Sept for Marysville Market Advisory Committee members
  • Don't forget the Taggerty Old Time Supper dance on 2nd October. Details here

22nd September

  • Promotional run for the Marysville Marathon is this coming Sunday- 27th September. Cheer Lachlan on his way from "Screen to Screen" and don't forget to get involved in the Marathon. More here. Coverage from the Herald Sun here. Marathon information here, Entry form here
  • Marysville bowlers will be honing their skills on a new synthetic green in time for the new bowls season thanks to a $200,000 funding boost. More here
  • MOCA meeting this coming Wednesday 23rd September with a focus on the UDF. Meeting to commence at 7.30 with thanks once again to MST, 315 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mt Waverley. Information here. Note the next MOCA meeting is on MONDAY 12/10/09, at 7:30pm.  The meeting will be largely dedicated to the topic of Sustainable Housing
  • Notes from the last MOCA meeting on 9th September here
  • DSE advice on Natural recovery of burned areas during Spring here
  • The latest video from Barry Thomas- Bruno's garden treeman here
  • More than 1000 farmers directly impacted by the February bushfires will receive one-off grants as part of a $7 million Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund package to help them repair or replace destroyed or damaged farm infrastructure. Read more here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 16th September here.
  • Premier's vision for Marysville here (UDF opening).
    • The Victorian Government has identified fire refuges in 27 schools across Victoria around which trees and hazardous vegetation will be cleared to allow for their use as a last resort shelter for students and staff. More here
  • NEW DIGITAL VIDEO PHONE TECHNOLOGY - Information available at 2 presentations at the Buxton Store on 1st October. More here
  • Don't forget the Grand Final and Golf and Bowls breakfast. More here

14th September

  • PLEASE NOTE- DATE OF THE NEXT MOCA MEETING (UDF) ON THE SHIRE CORRESPONDENCE IS INCORRECT! Correct date is the following Wednesday 23rd September, 315 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mt Waverley, 7.30 start
  • Reminder for the Sustainability meeting this coming Friday 19th September, 7.30 pm in the Village Kitchen. More information below under 8th September.
  • September 22nd, the Mobile library returns to Marysville. From 12.30 to 3.00 the mobile library will be open at the old site at the car-park  and then from 3.30 to 5.00 it will open in the car-park at the golf-club. Buxton opening hours will revert to the old times of 9.30 till 11.30. John and Kate are looking forward to re-acquainting themselves with Marysville.
  • Did you lose roses in the fires? Free rose cutting available from Heritage roses Australia on phone Jill Collins 9775 4549 or Shirley Yates 0423 364696
  • Bush Fire Ear  is a help line for men and women fire victims, Available 24/7 for counselling/ referral and advice phone 130078 9978.
  • Video from Barry Thomas- Lead story on the web site this week is the Australian Tourism Export Council visit to Marysville here.
  • Big Screen School holiday animation screenings on Sept 28th, Sept 29th, 2nd October. Details here
  • Black Saturday Gallery on the 11th floor at 222 Exhibition Street in Melbourne, information here
  • FREE ELECTRIC HOT WATER SYSTEM (Rheem 315). Available from Dickie Briggs in Geelong, 03 5243 7975
  • "Kick a Goal for Marysville Golf Club on Grand Final Day " Saturday 26th September. The Marysville Golf Club is running a Grand Final Brunch starting at 10-00am 12-00 noon. Grand final can be seen in the clubrooms or on the Big Screen. Bookings for Brunch to Barbara Muir 5963 3241. More information here.
  • An overview of groups working for Marysville from Julie Foletta (from the Standard, 2nd Sept) here
  • VBRRA update from Sept 9th here
  • Information on the UDF process here

10th September

  • Big Screen AFL Screenings for the coming weekend (weather permitting) - here
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 9th September here.
  • MATDG Minutes updated-13th August, 21st August, 28th August
  • Triangle from 4th September here, Trades, Advertising
  • Meet the arborist- Friday 10 am in Murchison St Marysville, to discuss tree pruning necessary for the Marysville oak trees
  • Safe Removal of Hazardous Trees Payment Now Available, up to $4000. Details here
  • Access to material aid (goods, holidays etc) is by the referral card. This can be obtained through your case manager or email Referral.card@dpc.gov.au
  • Bushfire Psychological Counselling Voucher Program- information here
  • The Australian Government has opened up its $1,600 solar hot water rebate to people who lost their homes in the Victorian bushfires in February 2009- information here
  • Sustainable homes open day on Sunday 13th September - information here
  • Monash council gardening workshops (mentioned at MOCA meeting)- information here
  • Help with the marathon- volunteer form here
  • Notes from the 6th September MATDG meeting with thanks to Julie Foletta and the Standard here

8th September

  • Keep up with local news wherever you are via the internet. UGFM is now streaming at http://ugfm.lakeeildon.com/index.php/listen-now
  • Reminder for MOCA meeting Wednesday 9th September. Agenda here. Notes from the previous meeting here. The meeting will be starting at 7.30, with another full agenda.
  • Glen Scanlon has started a Facebook page called Marysville-state-school where current and past students can join and from there can get in touch with other students. For more details contact Glen ..0427708080. He has ideas about a reunion.
  • Some forthcoming events-
    • Marysville Tavern at Crossways -- Sat. October 10 Crossways -- Sponsors & Members Dinner, Marysville Football & Netball Club (join the burgeoning club for only $10, as has the whole of the Geelong Football team);
    • Sun. October 11 Buxton/Marysville pubs football match (hundreds expected),
    • Marysville; Sun. October 18 Wine & Food Expo. (Upper Goulburn) at Black Spur Inn 10:30-5:00;
    • Nov. 21 Crossways -- Think Floyd
  • Barry Thomas has been filming around Marysville.
    • Damage to Steavensons falls can be seen here
    • Video on the new telstra exchange here
    • A range of other local videos (including the Gardening Australia visit) here
  • Sustainability Open Forum meeting:
    • Topic: "How can we make Marysville a sustainable town taking regional
      and global issues into account."
       Then join with other interested people to explore the question:
       `How can we make Marysville a sustainable town with the predictions of global and local issues taken into account?`
    • Date: Friday Sept 19th
    • Where : Marysville temporary village Dining Complex.
       When:  Starts at 7:30 p.m.
       For further enquiries contact Di James on 0437634241 or Mike Wasley on 0400366000
  • 7th Annual Green Building and Design Conference 2009 (RMIT) is on this weekend- 9 and 10 September 2009, Melbourne Convention Centre. Information here
  • The "enter" special BUSHFIRE REBUILD OFFER- information here

3rd September

  • Triangle from 28th August here, Trades, Advertising
  • Murrindindi newsletter for 3rd September here.
  • DPI funding opportunities here
  • Reminder for MATDG meeting for 6th September, 3-5 pm, Marysville Golf and Bowls. Guest speaker (Sue Hodges) will present the Bushfire museum and education centre proposal. There will also be an update on the RAC- Rebuilding Advisory Centre (previously known as the "rebuilding building")
  • The following MATDG Community meeting on 20th September will be held at 7 pm. Subject of this meeting will be the UDF (Urban Design Framework). Note: to be confirmed
  • $10 million Victorian Bushfire Tourism Industry Support Package announced. More information here
  • Mystic Mountain Tourism- minutes of meeting 4th August here. Forthcoming event list here
  • Marysville Community Kitchens Opening & Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, 12 September
    9:30 am - 11:30 am, Marysville Temporary Village Site. More information here
  • WinHort Yarra Ranges is organising a "Birds in the Bush Pamper Day" on Saturday 24th October, for women who have been affected by the devastating bushfires on Black Saturday.  More information here
  • Presentation by GRAEME & JULIA CANN (Past residents of Marysville and founders of Elkanah). Thursday  17th  September 10.00am  -  12 Midday  (Morning tea provided), Marysville Golf Club. More information here
  • Marysville Motor Museum Market. Expressions of interest close on 18th September for businesses wishing to move into this building. More information here
  • Reminder for MOCA meeting next week, Wednesday 9th September, 7.30 pm start at MST, 315 Ferntree Gully Rd, Mount Waverley. Speakers to be notified. A tentative date for your diaries- additional MOCA meeting on 23rd September at MST as part of the UDF community consultation process.
  • Councillor update from 2nd September here
  • Information on the "Big Screen" here. Program for footy finals viewing here
  • Further funding announcement for arts bushfire recovery here
  • "Mens Breakfast" at Taggerty on Saturday 5th September, 8.00 am. Information here

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