Bike Intrusion – Upper Yarra Mail Letters to Editor 6 October 2018

The Rivers and Ridges Project Announcement in the Mail, in the 30 October edition has lifted the lid on the enormous size of this Liberal Party business project.

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

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

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

Consultation is the Key – Upper Yarra Mail 3 July 2018

Can you see the problems with this article? Consultation is the key, but Matt Harrington is talking about 'What infrastructure the community would like to see as part of the project'. There was a survey questionnaire available at the below consultation to fill in to this purpose. The questions were about what kind of mountain … Continue reading Consultation is the Key – Upper Yarra Mail 3 July 2018

Broken Trust – Upper Yarra Mail Letters to the Editor 26 June 2018

Over the years, I have written a number o funding applications for local groups. In every case, I lay everything before the bodies to whom the applications were addressed. Transparency was paramount.