Eltham Rural Group Inc in Eltham, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Eltham Rural Group Inc

Locality: Eltham, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9439 4933

Address: PO Box 422 3095 Eltham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.paddysmarketeltham.com.au

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25.01.2022 Great support for our learner drivers

25.01.2022 Great Ocean Road circa 1932 #vpflashback Surf Coast

24.01.2022 The Eltham Lower Park back oval will be closed until at least 1 September for urgent repair works and maintenance. The maintenance will include weed spraying. ...The surface has incurred significant damage due to increased usage during the COVID-19 restrictions. Council prioritises maintaining the good condition of its ovals to maximise the community’s enjoyment of these facilities. We apologise for any inconvenience. For other locations where dogs can be exercised off-leash, go to www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/where-to-walk-your-dog

24.01.2022 We all know that having to wear a mask whilst out in the community is going to be difficult and uncomfortable for the next few weeks but we are all in this together.

23.01.2022 What a great idea. Well done Eltham Rotary

22.01.2022 We’re all for supporting local businesses. Why not give it a go?

21.01.2022 This bookplate was recently found in a book of wildflowers; a dedication in 1977 to Nell from Geo (George?). Any wild things from the 70s who may know who Nell and Geo are?

19.01.2022 The rain was unable to deter our Rotarians today as we collected donations of cans left out after our 'Can Drive' last week. Until they are counted we estimate... somewhere between 3000 - 4000 cans were donated. We are humbled by this generosity and say a very big Thank You to those household's who donated. Families in desperate need at this time will be very grateful. See more

19.01.2022 Great news for us all. We appreciate the huge amount of work that has gone on behind the scenes preparing to reopen these important community facilities safely for us. Well done.

19.01.2022 FUN FACTS THURSDAY! Over the next 4 Thursday’s, I will post one of our appliances each week with some information on it! Some fun info for all you vehicle buffs...! Name: St Andrews Tk 2 Date of commission: 1999 (Age 21) Make: Isuzu Drive Type: Manual 4x4 Tanker Type: 3.4D Tank size: 3000ltr BA stowed: Yes Background and history: This is a tanker built for the wildfire environment and has capabilities for use in structural fires and additional equipment for such use. St. Andrews tanker 2 has been in service for 21 consecutive years 15 of those years was used for long haul statewide and interstate strike team duty and has a long and distinguished service with the brigade spending its whole service time with the brigade. She has many battle scars from her service but is a very reliable and much loved tanker. She is due for replacement in the next 5-10 years.

19.01.2022 Oh no. More sunlight. There go the curtains!

19.01.2022 It won’t be an easy task to choose the most outstanding effort by an individual this year. There have been so many.

19.01.2022 Damaging winds and thunderstorms will reach much of the state on Monday night and Tuesday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Average winds of 60-7...0 km/h and peak gusts of up to 100 km/h, affecting Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. Prepare your home and yard, if possible, and avoid parking or walking under trees. More info here: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr

17.01.2022 Updated: Nillumbik Council election results declared The votes have been tallied and the results declared by the Victorian Electoral Commission this afternoon f...or Nillumbik Shire Council’s 2020 elections. Please note, the swearing-in ceremony will now be held on Tuesday, 17 November, where the Councillors-elect will take the oath of office and be formally sworn in. A meeting to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held on Tuesday 24 November. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and indoor density requirements the general public will be unable to attend in person but can tune into the live-stream of both events through Council’s website. For more details on the newly-elected Council go to https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au//Meet-Nillumbiks-new-coun

16.01.2022 We are now distributing face masks to vulnerable community members. Reusable masks are for residents who meet the eligibility criteria. To further discuss eligi...bility criteria, please get in touch with our Community Activation and Social Connections Officer, Matilda, on 9433 3144 or email [email protected] Find out more by following the link www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/COVID-19-support

16.01.2022 SHE IS HOME !!!! - BELLA HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH HER OWNER Thank you Thank you Thank you to our wonderful Eyewatch community. Because of your shares and informat...ion provided, Corio Police have interviewed and charged a female offender who was found in possession of Bella. Needless to say, we had one happy puppy at the station and a whole lot of big brave police members who found it hard to say goodbye to her today. Your All Wonderful Geelong

15.01.2022 Join us here https://youtu.be/uleE9Xps2NY from 10am today for a virtual National Police Remembrance Day (Victoria) ceremony as we remember those who have dedi...cated their lives to community safety. Download the digital service booklet https://go.vic.gov.au/nwPHs6 Each year on 29 September, we pause to remember fallen police employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The service will remember and honour the lives the 23 Victoria Police officers, Protective Services Officers, Police Custody Officers, Victorian Public Service staff and Police Chaplains who died between 29 September 2019 and 29 September 2020. This includes Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Josh Prestney and Constable Glen Humphris who were tragically killed in the line of duty on the Eastern Freeway in Kew on 22 April 2020. Their dedicated service to the community is respected, and they will never be forgotten. #NPRD2020

13.01.2022 Lots of jobs in building and staffing recycling plants

12.01.2022 This year's Wattle Festival is going virtual! Proudly supported by Nillumbik Shire Council, the online festival is being launched at 10am tomorrow, Sunday 30 Au...gust at https://www.wattlefestival.org.au Festival organisers have done a fantastic job in transforming the festival into a virtual event with so many activities to try. All the Hurstbridge traders will have their online stores open to browse and buy. And once restrictions allow, we hope everyone can head back in person and enjoy everything Hurstbridge has to offer.

11.01.2022 A couple of days ago, I received a phone call regarding a little boy who lives in our local area. Without going into any detail, I heard 2 things about Rafael, ...who is four and a half, he loves Emergency Service vehicles, and the other thing I learned, is that Rafael is doing it pretty tough at the moment, and really, that was all we needed to hear. A couple of quick phone calls to our local mates, and a plan was hatched. So today, Raf and his Dad Rob and little sister Scarlett, arrived at the Chelsea SES HQ, to find not only SES trucks ready to be explored, but also an Edithvale CFA Fire engine, a Coast Guard vessel and truck and members from Chelsea Police, Moorabbin Highway Patrol, the Police Critical Incident Response Team from the city, the Chelsea Police all-terrain vehicle and an amazing low level fly over by the Police Air Wing, who knew that the Police Helicopter had a siren; and all on hand to try to lift Raf’s spirits for just an hour or so, and hopefully, provide a smile and some fun memories for a great and brave little boy. We also thought it would be good for him to take a few memories home with him including a Paddy Platypus SES Bear, a Chelsea SES Rescue Truck lunch box, a mini Chainsaw, and an official SES cap and an SES bear for Scarlett. A CFA Bear, and Fireman’s Helmet, and a VICPOL, Constable T Bear and Police cap. Raf was also made an honorary Police member at Chelsea, including getting his Sergeants stripes. After a ride in the Highway Patrol car and the Police all terrain vehicle, with lights flashing and sirens blaring, and getting to know the guys and girls, it was time for pictures, to make sure that no memories of the day went by without being covered. I want to thank the Chelsea SES members, Edithvale CFA members, Carrum Coast Guard members, and VICPOL members from Chelsea Police Station, the city and the air wing, who made the day possible. Also, a massive special thank you to Caitlan Milner, the owner of Sundaebake, for donating stacks of fabulous cupcakes for everyone on the day, including a special presentation pack for Rob and Raf to take home to share with the rest of the family. We truly hope you had fun Raf. You have all of the attributes of a good volunteer, you are tough, you are brave, and you have a wonderful heart. Thank you for visiting with us today, and please feel free to come back anytime you like. It's a big post, but you will not be sorry when you see this young man's happy face! Special big thank you to Kristy, the young lady whose phone call started it all. #WeWorkAsOne See more

11.01.2022 Some thoughts from Nan Oates, our oldest and wisest member. The Leave Early message Following the Black Saturday fires of February 2009, the dominant fire aware...ness message adopted by the CFA was this simple phrase of Leave Early, this being the best approach to surviving a bushfire. Although a simple and clear message, it is far from a simple activity. It involves serious research, planning, family involvement and decision making. Yet the majority approach still seems to fall back on to ‘we will wait and see and then decide. But the danger of this approach is that if nearly everyone decides to do this at the same time in the same locality, the roads out would be choked up completely and make it difficult for emergency vehicles to travel through. So some of the many decisions necessary are: When: Every Total Fire Ban day; the day before a predicted extreme fire risk day(s); in the morning of such a day; when you can smell or see smoke; when you are told to leave. Unlike NSW, Victorian Police have no authority to force you to leave, but they can advise you to leave. Where do you go: Where do you go; friends in urban areas; shopping centre; the cinema; ease of road access/egress: local knowledge of roads; do you know the direction of the fire? What if you are on holidays away from home? What do you take: Tricky, because you don’t know when you are able to return home safely if there has been a fire in your district and you may not be able to return for some days. What ifs?: What if you had a doctor’s appointment or an appointment with a hairdresser, had overseas/interstate visitors, or had your car booked in for a service on that day? What if you have pets and/or livestock? If it is a school day and do you know you what your children’s school policy is? How well is your property prepared to minimise any risk. Have you discussed with all household members what you plan to do, and have actually had a practice run on what you would do? Do you have any vulnerable family members, whether very young, with a disability or elderly, or have just sprained your ankle during a clean up? Lacking any sort of planning and preparation is likely to bring on a sense of panic which in turn can result in poor and last minute decisions. A critical factor in this is paying attention to the weather forecasts, especially the wind and its predicted changes, as these factors influence how a fire can behave and which direction it can come from. One of the most annoying aspects of some TV weather forecasts is that the wind speed is measured in Knots, supposedly to satisfy the Sydneysider yachting fraternity. So if the wind speed is forecast as 45 knots, that is actually closer 90 k/hr winds a huge difference! The more responsibility you can take for managing the bushfire preparedness of your household, the more likely you will be able to deal with our annual bushfire threat. Take care this summer.

10.01.2022 The Bureau has confirmed that a La Niña has formed in the tropical Pacific, with climate models suggesting it's likely to remain until at least the end of 2020.... La Niña typically brings: A wetter-than-average spring and summer to northern and eastern Australia; Cooler-than-average days and warmer-than-average nights; Increased tropical cyclone numbers; An earlier start to the monsoon and wet season; Average fire risk; and Less intense but more prolonged heatwaves across southern Australia. But every La Niña event is different. Once La Niña develops it usually finishes the following autumn, but some events have lasted 2 or 3 years. Rainfall can also vary considerably. During the last big event of 2010-2012 rainfall was above average across most of Australia (we saw Category 5 tropical cyclone Yasi devastate far north Queensland communities during this period), whereas rainfall during the La Niña event of 2008-2009 was much more patchy. Read more in our Climate Driver Update: http://ow.ly/ktf650BDUny

10.01.2022 So glad we’re in Australia and not the USA right now. This might get the message across over there

09.01.2022 We’ve done so well battling the corona virus and supporting each other. A health pandemic was something we had to learn about, fast, but we all know about the devastation a dangerous fire season can bring. For the sake of our valiant fire fighters, for vulnerable people in our communities and for ourselves we need to do everything we can to prepare. Help to do that is at hand.

08.01.2022 Did you know that today marks the 150th anniversary of the former Shire of Eltham? On this day in history, 6 April 1871, the Shire was officially proclaimed. Ba...ck then, Eltham had a population of only 165 people and there were 2550 residents across the entire municipality, according to the Eltham District Historical Society Inc. Over the years the Shire’s population grew and by December 1994, 50,000 people called the area home. On 15 December 1994, local government restructuring saw the Shire join parts of Diamond Valley, Healesville and Whittlesea to form the new Shire of Nillumbik. You can find out more about the fascinating history of the Shire of Eltham at the Eltham District Historical Society Inc’s website www.elthamhistory.org.au Picture: Procession of parade floats in Main Road, Eltham, part of the Shire of Eltham Centenary celebrations, 10 April 1971 (Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection held jointly by Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library).

08.01.2022 NAIDOC week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For 2020, NAIDOC week is being celebrate...d across the country from 8 November to 15 November. NAIDOC gives all Australians an opportunity to participate in a range of community activities and to engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The NAIDOC theme for 2020 is Always Was, Always Will Be. Recognising First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are spiritually and culturally connected to this country and were Australia's first explorers, navigators, engineers, farmers, botanists, scientists, diplomats, astronomers and artists. Australia has the world's oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world's first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. First Nations Peoples' adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled them to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. To find and participate in a Victorian NAIDOC Week event, please visit https://vicnaidoc.com.au/events

06.01.2022 Someone must be missing him

04.01.2022 All aboard for plenty of fun! The new Diamond Creek Regional Playspace and Tram Café are opening tomorrow! Kids and grown-ups alike will love this new nature-ba...sed playspace which references Diamond Creek’s gold mining history. We expect the playspace to be very popular. We ask that visitors follow the Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions. Please observe social distancing guidelines, wear a face mask if over 12 years of age, and practise good hand hygiene.

03.01.2022 Brigades on scene at last night's structure fire included Christmas Hills, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, North Warrandyte, Panton Hill, Research, St And...rews, Wattle Glen, Arthurs Creek & Strathewen, Yarra Glen, Doreen, Mernda, Bayswater, Diamond Creek Nillumbik Group FOV, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria - and all the others we have forgotten to list. Thank you all!! See more

03.01.2022 Firewood collection season is open and maps are now available online. ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood If you rely on firewood for heating or cooking, under current ...public health measures you can collect firewood from your nearest collection area. Ensure you follow physical distancing and hygiene requirements, including wearing a face covering when you leave home. Firewood can be collected at nominated collection areas for domestic use, no permit required. You can only take fallen or felled wood and are not to damage standing trees (including dead ones) or collect logs that are visibly hollow or growing moss or fungi. If you have information about firewood being illegally removed or sold, please report it to us on 136 186.

01.01.2022 Happy Wattle Day. A great day to be kind to others and ourselves.

01.01.2022 Let's work together to stop the spread! From 11:59pm on 22 July 2020 if you live in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire you must wear a face covering ...if you need to leave home for one of the four reasons. If you cannot purchase or make a face mask an alternative form of covering including a scarf or bandana may be used. More details regarding face coverings can be found here... https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-1159pm-wednesday