I always appreciate the view down Happy Valley towards Eurobin and Mount Buffalo while driving between Myrtleford and Mount Beauty. This picture shows the changing colors of early autumn, with just a tinge of green. Tweet Pin It
Shire council governance concerns
An abbreviated version of my submission to Alpine Shire Council on its draft code of governance was published in the Myrtleford Times and Alpine Observer on Wednesday as a letter to the editor. It’s a shame the letter wasn’t printed a couple of weeks earlier to encourage other submissions, because I’ve been overwhelmed with the [...]
Council Code of Governance
The Victorian Government required all local councils to adopt codes of conduct by January 31, 2004. Alpine Shire has recently advertised a draft code of governance, including a code of conduct, for public comment. I’m very concerned about the draft document and its focus on undermining democratic conventions, particularly the right of public scrutiny. My [...]
Politically correct sign
While walking at The Gorge near Mount Buffalo Chalet yesterday I saw a tourist sign, presumably erected by Parks Victoria, which read: “James Manfield was one of the first Europeans to bring tourists to the plateau.” My comments on this … Although James Manfield was born in Somerset he spent most of his life in [...]
Mount Bogong walk
October 23, 2004 at 10:22 pm
I hiked up Mt Bogong yesterday. At 1986 metres above sea level it’s Victoria’s highest peak and I’m pleased with the achievement. I started from the Mountain Creek picnic ground, elevation 600 metres, and headed up the Staircase. The ascent is relentless, with very few flat sections to relax the legs. I set myself a [...]
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