Step One: What will close in Victoria today
The Victorian Premier has watered down the announcement he made yesterday to largely follow the Prime Minister’s evening announcement.
From 12pm today, only the following will closed:
Shut down 2020
Over the next few weeks, I will use the MV Blog to try to share useful information about what is open, where people can find help, and also positive stories to keep our spirits lifted during this life-altering Corona War.
A plea for urgent lockdown
Please read below the thoughts of one Flemington resident, Louise Donn. I’m grateful to Louise for sharing her family’s concerns about the likely impact of COVID-19 and the urgent necessity for Australians to take this seriously.
Council meeting 25 February
At the second Council meeting for the year, a controversial planning application in Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon, was approved, the Flemington Hub was advanced in a new location adjacent to the existing centre, and Council will advocate for more mature trees to be planted in Buckley St to replace those removed for the underpass.
Council Meeting 11 February 2020
The blog is back for the first Council meeting of the year.
Red lives
Red lives!
The happy news was shared Thursday morning, following a nervous overnight wait, that Metro has agreed to work with Moonee Valley Council to find engineering solutions and preserve Red while reinforcing the platform retaining wall.
A rally in pictures: #SaveRed
A huge thanks to 200 Flemington, Kensington and Moonee Valley folk for joining the community action on Wednesday 5 February. Here are some beautiful photos taken by Patomporn Ruyun.
Community update heritage trees @Newmarket Station
The most important action this week will be at 7am Weds morning when we will demonstrate the depth of community support for heritage trees to Metro ahead of their meeting with Moonee Valley Council.
MVCC to meet with Metro next week to decide Red’s fate
At tonight’s Special Meeting of Council, a unanimous decision was made to write to Metro and ask for them to agree in writing by 12pm next Wednesday not to remove the River Red Gum, and to work with Council on an engineering solution that enabled to retention of the tree.
Letter to Moonee Valley Crs: please protect Newmarket Trees
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
I am writing to you ahead of tonight’s Special Council meeting to consider the future of the heritage trees at Newmarket Station.
