Upper Yarra
Tuesday, 26 March, 2024
Crime stats see startling increase
Concerning rise in op shop closures
Ex-AFL player joins Healesville senior side
See Real Estate liftout inside
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Shave it off By Callum Ludwig 70-year-old Warburton resident Wendy Barasford took part in the World’s Greatest Shave, hoping to break down the barriers for other older women to contribute to the cause. Ms Barasford said at her age, she feels as though she really cares for the young, especially those affected by cancer. “I’m hoping that for me to do this is in support of anyone who goes through cancer or has been touched by cancer, that we, the older generation, want a better place for you,” she said. “I haven’t seen many older women do it, I don’t know why, but I hope that by doing it I can encourage some other older people to do it too.” Ms Barasford is now sporting a number three all over, courtesy of the Induldge and Pamper Me salon in Warburton. Turn to page 11 for the full story
L-R: Owner of Indulge and Pamper Me Maria, hairdresser Melissa and Wendy Barasford. 396447 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Permit debacle By Mikayla Van Loon
Egg Farm, in Launching Place, Glenn Gemmill said he was also asked to produce a permit. “I passed it over to Visy to deal with it because they told us we didn’t need a permit. So, at the moment, I don’t know what’s going on. We’re still continuing on as normal but I haven’t heard back from Visy or the council,” he said.
Mr Gemmill said he was told by Visy they were “in discussions with the council and continue on as normal”. The newsagency’s owner said they believe it was a misunderstanding of the rules set out under the State Government that led to this request of a permit. Continued page 7
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After just four months of being introduced, facilitators of the container deposit scheme (CDS) in the Yarra Ranges were fearful of being shut down or fined for lack of a council approved permit. Having received a phone call from Yarra
Ranges Council, before also receiving a letter, a local newsagency was given 10 days to apply for a permit or be shut down. “I got my lawyer to send a letter back and we haven’t received a reply back. It’s been two weeks,” the owner, who wished to remain anonymous, said. Similarly, owner of the Little Yarra Free Range