Connection trinity flickers, flutters as supplies drop

TELECOMMUNICATIONS, water and electricity supplies have been on the blink across the Loddon in the past week.

Internet was down in Bridgewater on Sunday.

Telstra regional general manager Steve Tinkler said: “An NBN fault impacted voice and broadband services in Bridgewater for approximately three and a half hours on Sunday evening.

“The issue was resolved by NBN techs and full services were restored at approximately 11.30pm.

“Telstra mobile services in the area were not impacted during this time.”

Connectivity issues were also experienced in Newbridge from Thursday morning by new store owners Kasey and Nic Davis that saw the shop without eftpos facilities.

Mr Tinkler said Telstra had worked with the store owners to restore connectivity to their business.

He said: “A few issues occurred as part of the transition of phone and internet services to them, but both voice and internet services were restored by Telstra on Monday. We will keep an eye on these services over the next few days to make sure everything is okay and apologise that this transition wasn’t as smooth as it should have been.”

Powercor crews restored power for more than 7000 customers in parts of central and western Victoria on Thursday.

A broken insulator was identified as the cause of the fault, which resulted in feeder trips at the Charlton zone sub-station just after 11am, a spokesman said.

Repairs were made and customers had power restored by 2pm.

“Customers were kept updated on the restoration via text message and via the website,” the spokesman said.

Boort residents also reported water supply issues on Thursday.

Council backs new takeaway plans

LODDON Shire councillors on Tuesday approved expansion of a Bridgewater food shop.

Linda Watson’s Farmhouse Kitchen was granted a planning permit for works that will see

Muffins raise dough for residents’ fancies

THE special bond between Inglewood Primary School students and Inglewood and District Health Services hostel residents means they know what the other likes.

the business selling takeaway food and develop an outdoor dining area for up to 30 people.

The permit also allows replacement of some walls on the building and erection of new signs.

So after raising more than $500 selling muffins earlier this year as part of a community service project, five students quickly made the call to purchase art and cooking equipment for residents. Bowls, spoons, brushes and artpaper were purchased with the help of teacher Rebecca Luckman to present to residents.

“What an amazing afternoon we had at the hostel today ... we got to give them $500 worth of