Tuesday, 3 September, 2024
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An authentic storyteller Kilsyth electrician and father of four girls Sam Ramsden entered the podcast scene late last year. Now, Silly Stories for Kids has topped worldwide charts all thanks to a simple idea pitched to him by his father-in-law. “Telling stories and being silly is the most authentic version of me there is,” he said. And so every time he sits in front of the microphone to record, he asks the question ‘Do you know what’s going to happen in today’s adventure? Me either.’ What comes is a truly, on-the-spot, delightful story. To read Sam’s story, turn to page 16
Sam Ramsden of Silly Stories, with his wife Olivia and children Zahli, Brinley, Aubree and Holly. (Supplied)
Transparency win By Mikayla van Loon
the reports. Despite the inaccuracies, Ms de Lima said “the stormwater management plan and policy are progressive and highly important initiatives for the future development of the Yarra Ranges Shire, the state of Victoria and its agencies.” But she said “as a guiding principle for the next
10 years, it has to be 100 per cent right”. Ms de Lima cited that 560 residential building approvals are granted on average every year making it imperative that all appropriate agencies act in accordance with the risks of “flooding, bushfire and climate hazard”. Continued page 3
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A deferral of Yarra Ranges Council’s stormwater management plan approval was unanimously voted through after questions were raised about missing documents. The decision was noted by two opposition
speakers Michelle de Lima and Karen Kestigian, who represent floodwatch groups, as a win for the community based on the need for local government transparency. Speaking at the 27 August council meeting, Ms de Lima outlined multiple items missing from the documentation as well as administrative errors in
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