WE TAKE A LOOK AT VICTORIA’S ROADS There can be little doubt roads in Gippsland and the rest of the state are in poor condition with some commentators calling Victoria the ‘Pothole State.’ Anyone who drives will be well aware that vigilance is required to avoid potholes, some so bad they can actually do damage and must also present a safety risk. ‘Roads, rates and rubbish’ is often cited as the primary role of any local council and it is easy to assume that all roads are the responsibility of councils, but this is not so. The reality is that highways and arterial roads are the responsibility of the state government. Maintenance of non-arterial roads – essentially streets – are […]
Mayor Cr Annemarie McCabe used what could be her final mayoral address at last month’s Baw Baw Shire Council meeting to call out her male colleagues. “When I became a Councillor in 2020, I felt there was certainly an element of a ‘boys club’,” she said. “Women were not respected, and it was an unprofessional and at times hostile environment, not a lot has changed over the 4 years,” she said. These words follow months of tension within council meetings. “I have seen firsthand and been subjected to appalling behaviour that would never be tolerated in a workplace,” she said. There is very little legislation to protect councillors or ensure council meetings are respectful. Some improvements were made to increase […]
John Duck had incredible success in the London Marathon
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Words by Jordan Ross– October 2024 Edition
John Duck carries with him a story that has withstood the test of time. Forty years ago, Duck – spurred on by the generosity of Trafalgar and carried by his talent and hard work – ran the London Marathon for the second time. He completed the 42 km in two hours, 22 minutes and seven seconds. With this time he placed 78th out of a field of 18,469 starters. Two years earlier, in 1982 he had placed 50th, but with a slower time. “That particular year [1984] was probably my best year, I ran four marathons,” he said. He ran four marathons, all in two hours and 22 minutes or less in the space of the year. He ran a […]
As we did last month, we have interviewed and profiled two candidates who are considering running for a seat on The Baw Baw Shire Council. Traf District News is not endorsing any of the candidates but simply wants to help introduce them to our readership. We will profile more candidates in the next issue as we close in on the elections in October. Potential Council Candidate – Roy LindsayBy Jordan Ross With experience managing ports in Australia and overseas, as well as a history of local community advocacy, Roy Linsday believes he is ready to be a member of The Baw Baw Shire Council. While originally from Scotland, he has lived in the shire for around 20 years. Before this, […]
The Trafalgar Citizen of the Year seeks to recognise people who have significantly contributed to the local community. The award began in 2005 and in 2011 a youth category was added. The award for 2025 will be presented on January 26. The Citizen of the Year committee wants you to start thinking of appropriate people who deserve to be recognised as Trafalgar’s 2025 citizen of the year. Talk to your friends and people in your network to decide on a person or persons you would like to nominate. When deciding who to vote for, The Trafalgar Community Development Association encourages you to consider how the person’s actions may have inspired you or contributed significantly to the Trafalgar community. This could […]
Menopause is not to be feared, but to be confidently understood and discussed openly. Searching for quality guidance and support as we transition through these inevitable cycles can leave women feeling exhausted. Fear and doubt find their way in, clouding our good judgement. We have the propensity to panic, feeling abandoned, judged, dismissed as we confront an avalanche of overwhelm. All we ask for is wholesome guidance. Menopause is not taboo or an old woman’s disease. Open, direct, and honest conversations are well overdue at all levels from government to medical. We assume medics, including specialists, are educated to some degree, providing females reasonable emotional, physical, and dietary support. As a postmenopausal female, I believed I was sufficiently educated acquiring […]
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