Byford Carols a huge success

Byford Carols a huge success

A new location has worked wonders for this year’s Byford Carols with close to 1000 people turning up for the annual festivities.  The carols event, which was previously held at Marri Grove Primary, attracted attendees from across the shire and beyond as children of...
Giving to the less fortunate this Christmas

Giving to the less fortunate this Christmas

A total of six laundry baskets full of non-perishable food donations will fall into the hands of those who need it most this Christmas thanks to the efforts of a local school and the community.  Mundijong Primary School, together with the support of Bendigo Community...
Byford house destroyed by fire

Byford house destroyed by fire

Nine emergency crews from Byford, Oakford, Armadale and Hope Valley were called to a house fire in Byford this week which caused about $350,000 damage.  The fire at the single storey home on Tigereye Avenue was first reported to authorities about 10.25am on December...
Local community groups breathe sigh of financial relief

Local community groups breathe sigh of financial relief

Members from four community groups were granted waivers for their 2018/19 fees for the casual hire of shire-owned and managed facilities.  The Heritage Country Choir, Juniper Community Podiatry, Byford Carols and Serpentine Jarrahdale Girl Guides all submitted few...
Oldbury fire in the hands of Arson Detectives

Oldbury fire in the hands of Arson Detectives

A bush fire which burnt through about seven hectares in Oldbury late last month remains in the hands of Arson Squad detectives.  The fire on King Road was first reported to authorities at 10.24am on November 30 and was attended by crews from all six Serpentine...