Planning process for Erica’s new bakery/cafe starts.

To be located in the origonal bakery building, Erica’s new 70 seat bakery/cafe is ready to advertise for its planning permit. “Although we don’t expect any objections, we’re not going to make any assumptions” their facebook post said. “I thought we would reveal the design to you all first . ” they concluded.

Coming Camping in Erica, Rawson or Walhalla?

Are you heading away this long weekend? Due to the damage caused by the storms in June, Walhalla’s Northern Gardens and Chinese Gardens camping grounds remain closed. Roadside camping in Walhalla is not permitted, but free camping is available in nearby Coopers Creek, Thomson Bridge [just up Depot Road…not at the actual bridge] and Bruntons…

Thomson Dam inspected, no damage

Melbourne Water community earthquake update (Thursday 23 September 2021) “Melbourne Water is continuing to inspect all our assets and services across our areas of operation following Wednesday morning’s earthquake.This includes at our water storages, including Thomson Dam and Upper Yarra Dam as well as to our water supply and sewerage service. We have found no…

Four Goodness Shakes!

Today’s initial quake was about 50km North of Rawson and about the same distance from Mansfield. There have been three significant aftershocks (details below) and many smaller tremors. Further major shocks are possible, but it is more likely the area will experience a series of small events while the terrain in the surrounding area settles….

BUSHFIRE RECOVERY CRICKET MATCH CANCELLED

The Walhalla Cricket Club has advised: “It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that COVID19 has claimed another community event. A Bushfire Recovery Cricket Match was planned for Sunday November 7th. Today, considering the current COVID travel restrictions, emergency services COVID safety plans and government “Roadmap” we have decided that this…