Bike Project Battle – Mountain Views Mail 17 September 2018

Bike Project Battle_ Mountain Views Mail By Casey Neill 17/09/2018 Warburton remains divided on the influx of mountain bikers destined to ride into town. The Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 11 September heard from four speakers against the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project, and two in favour. The following day, the State Government announced … Continue reading Bike Project Battle – Mountain Views Mail 17 September 2018

Samantha Dunn, Greens Member of the Legislative Council, Questions to Parliament on the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination 7 September 2018

Samantha Dunn asked these questions to parliament on behalf of concerned residents from Old Warburton over the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination: (Notice received 7 September 2018) 12879 MS DUNN — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change): In relation to the proposal for a mountain bike … Continue reading Samantha Dunn, Greens Member of the Legislative Council, Questions to Parliament on the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination 7 September 2018

Derby’s Dilemma – North East Advertiser 21 February 2018

By Taylor Clyne MONDAY night’s Dorset Council meeting was held at the Derby Town Hall in front of a packed gallery of locals, eager to voice their concerns about the town. Mayor Greg Howard opened up public question time and Derby residents’ hands shot into the air, all looking to explain their issues which they … Continue reading Derby’s Dilemma – North East Advertiser 21 February 2018

TRIP – the Ambo’s Story – Upper Yarra Mail 14 August 2018

Referring to the overstretched services in the Yarra Valley, Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Jason Callanan says: “Your brother who is short of breath having an asthma attack, we can’t get to him in time because we’re dealing with this (an avoidable car crash). To another. “Your baby sister who has croup, we can’t get to … Continue reading TRIP – the Ambo’s Story – Upper Yarra Mail 14 August 2018

Bike Track Warning – Upper Yarra Mail 23 July 2018

Upper Yarra Mail - 2018-07-23 Bike Track Warning Sue Paterson fears Warburton mountain bike trail riders could meet the same fate as her son, Gary. He took his dog Ace for a walk off Woods Point Road in the afternoon on 19 February, 1999. “My son was shot from six meters away, down a bank, … Continue reading Bike Track Warning – Upper Yarra Mail 23 July 2018

National Trust Significant Trees cut down at Redwood Forest – Upper Yarra Mail 16 July 2018

Parks Victoria cut down 34 of the trees (Pinus Muricata) that were on the National Trust List of Significant Trees. This was done to make way for a car park. It is in the Warburton Mountain Bike Feasibility Study that the Redwoods are proposed to be a 'Trailhead' for mountain bikers with a car park, … Continue reading National Trust Significant Trees cut down at Redwood Forest – Upper Yarra Mail 16 July 2018

Division on Budget – Upper Yarra Mail – 10 July 2018

Councillor Mike Clarke made a stand at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 26 June, voting against this year's Council Budget. Putting a metaphorical 'line in the sand.' Councillor Clarke said he would not support a budget that allocates on $9.59 of every $100 from ratepayers towards roads, drainage and footpaths.

Elephant in the Room – Upper Yarra Mail Letters to the Editor July 10th

The lack of infrastructure in Warburton will become more apparent with the expected influx of tourists for the bike trail and Redwood Forest.

Friends of Warramate Nature Conservation Reserve stand against MTB Development – Mountain Views Mail 23 October 2018

"A group of Gruyere residents opposed to a proposal to develop Warramate Nature Conservation Reserve as a legal mountain bike riding park say they fear their voices are being drowned out." - 23rd October 2017. Friends Make Their Voices Heard - Mountain Views Mail

Sporting events lead to spikes in violence against women and children – The Conversation 13 July 2018

Whether teams win or lose sporting events lead to spikes in violence against women and children July 13, 2018 6.03 am AEST •Updated September 27, 2018 1.05 pm AEST While sports can bring fans together in celebration and camaraderie, researchers have documented a more troubling trend that accompanies these major events – a frightening increase in … Continue reading Sporting events lead to spikes in violence against women and children – The Conversation 13 July 2018