Free Goats (2) to a good home!

Goats Rosie and Bobby have been surrendered to the Coldstream shelter and need a new home.

 Animal Aid (Coldstream) general manager Nell Thompson said with special attention the two goats would make fantastic pets. 

 To adopt the pair, phone Animal Aid on 9739 0300.

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The CFA at work

CFA crews from Dixons Creek, Yarra Glen, Toolangi, Coldstream and Healesville brought the fire under control in about 10 minutes, and stayed on the scene until about 3pm.

The fire burnt about two hectares of grass, but Mr Noonan said if it hadn’t been quickly controlled, there was potential for it to threaten Dixons Creek Primary School, which is only about 500 metres away.

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Breaking the WEED habit

 

Weed Control

What are weeds and how do I remove them?

Weeds are unwanted plants that invade natural bushland and waterways and make it difficult for native plants and animals to survive.

A large number of weeds come from private gardens so it's important to ensure  your plants are not 'jumping the fence'.

For more information on how to remove weeds download the Weed Removal Techniques fact sheet listed below:

Agapanthus	Montbertia
Angled Onion	Montpellier Broom
Arum Lily	Radiata Pine
Blue Periwinkle	Red Cestrum
Bridal Creeper	Red Root
Bulbil Watsonia	Spanish Heath
Desert Ash	Sweet Pittosporum
English Broom	Sycamore Maple
Hawthorn	Wandering Trad
Holly	Wild Tobacco Tree
Honeysuckle	Willow

How do I dispose of weeds?

We encourage you to remove any environmental weeds from your garden to stop them from spreading into natural areas.

You can dispose of them in one of three ways:

• Dropping them off at your local Recovery and Transfer station  Transfer stations are located in Healesville, Wesburn, Coldstream and Lysterfield. You can contact our Environment Department for a voucher to dispose of your weeds for free.
•  Fortnightly Garden Organics bin service
  This service is only available to properties in certain areas.  For more information visit the Waste & Recycling page
• Bundled green waste service Check your Residential Recycling & Waste guide for details about the next service in your area.

Taken from the Shire Web Site

Weather Stata for Coldstream Jan 2012

Weather statistics for January 2012.

Temperature about average, rainfall down a little on average.

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   Averages\Extremes for the month of January 2012

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Average temperature     = 20.1°C

6 year average          = 20.2°C

Average humidity        = 66%

Average dewpoint        = 12.7°C

Average barometer       = 1012.6 hPa

Average windspeed       = 3.7 km/h

Average gustspeed       = 6.9 km/h

Average direction       = 160° (SSE)

Rainfall for month      = 41.6 mm

Average for month       = 51.0 mm

Rainfall for year       = 41.6 mm

Maximum rain per minute = 1.0 mm on day 11 at time 11:27

Maximum temperature     = 38.6°C on day 01 at time 17:45

Minimum temperature     = 5.3°C on day 31 at time 06:48

Maximum humidity        = 96% on day 31 at time 07:28

Minimum humidity        = 19% on day 02 at time 18:43

Maximum dewpoint        = 21.8°C on day 30 at time 11:34

Minimum dewpoint        = 4.3°C on day 31 at time 6:47

Maximum pressure        = 1020.2 hPa on day 14 at time 08:40

Minimum pressure        = 990.4 hPa on day 30 at time 14:52

Maximum windspeed       = 22.2 kmh from 203°(SSW) on day 30 at time 19:28

Maximum gust speed      = 40.7 km/h from 203°(SSW) on day 11 at time 17:00

Maximum heat index      = 38.5°C on day 03 at time 15:25

Avg daily max temp :27.5°C

Avg daily min temp :13.1°C

Total windrun = 2722.9km

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Daily rain totals

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  04.4 mm  on day 5

  00.2 mm  on day 6

  07.8 mm  on day 9

  02.4 mm  on day 10

  03.2 mm  on day 12

  12.8 mm  on day 13

  01.0 mm  on day 14

  00.6 mm  on day 19

  03.6 mm  on day 31

Regards,

Robert Bethell

Leslie (Les) Skate honoured for community service.

Dedicated life

By Kath Gannaway

31st January 2012 02:00:30 AM

 

 A MAN who has served the Coldstream community for more than 60 years has been awarded Yarra Ranges Council's Australia Day Mayor's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Leslie (Les) Skate was among nine Yarra Ranges individuals and members of the Millgrove Residents Action Group honoured for their community service at a ceremony at Burrinja in Upwey on Australia Day.

 

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Comment:  Congratulation Les, you deserve this award. Congrats to the others as well.