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 [...]
The Twins alpine walk, Victoria
I walked from Mt St Bernard near Mt Hotham to The Twins today. I had Tyrone Thomas’ book, 70 Walks in Victoria’s Bright and Falls Creek Districts, for reference, and it was pretty accurate. It’s a good time of year to go walking, before the tracks are opened to 4WDs and trail bikes. I had [...]
