Cr Michael Leaney elected Baw Baw Deputy Mayor

BT speaks about explosion 27/08/2021 Popular Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor has spoken about his experience following a minor gas explosion in Walhalla on Wednesday. (Courtesy  LV Express) “WOW, bang.” That is how popular Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor said he would have called the moment he was involved in a minor gas explosion at…

(From M Leaney) Last night the hotel was once again in winner of the Best Accommodation (15 rooms or less) Award at the Latrobe City Business Tourism Association Inc “People’s Choice” Awards. This is the seventh time the hotel has won over a period of ten years (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021)….

After only nine months in the job, Baw Baw Shire’s Planning and Development Director James Reid has resigned. Mr Reid, who took up the position in December last year, is taking on “a dream role” with the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. Announcing his resignation, Council said Mr Reid was pursuing a “once-in-a-lifetime” role with the…

Victorians to take part in home quarantine pilot program Health Minister Martin Foley says the app-based pilot will include those who are currently isolating at home “This app uses a downloaded picture from a smartphone, a selfie, to check in where you are meant to be when you are meant to be there. It links back to location…

Boola – Warhead – W31 Trk planned burn at 8.2km SE of Rawson will be ignited within 10 days if conditions are suitable. More info: https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

Telstra announced today that local or national calls to a fixed line or Australian mobile from a Telstra payphone would no longer incur a charge. Future generations may never know the thrill of making a reverse-charges call to their parents after Telstra made its 15,000 payphones free!