AUSTRALIA'S queen of crime, author Kerry Greenwood will visit Traralgon Library this Saturday between noon and 2pm.

Greenwood will be joined by fellow authors David Greagg, Kylie Fox and Amanda Wrangles who write as AK Wrox.

Latrobe City libraries co-ordinator Debbie Skinner said Greenwood had written 20 Phryne Fisher books and the 1920s sleuth would be making her TV debut on the ABC in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries the night before.

The event is free but booking is essential, phone 1300 367 700.

Research yields award

DEPARTMENT of Primary Industries scientist Jason Brand has won the Wheat Research Foundation Award.

Dr Brand works in pulse agronomy research at Horsham.

DPI research director Chris Korte said Dr Brand's award was well deserved.

"His research is focused on reducing production risks, input costs and increasing average yields of pulses in southern Australia resulting in improved profitability,'' he said.

Recycling boost

WORKS to make Macarthur Transfer Station safer is hoped to increase recycling in the area.

The $150,000 project includes a ramp, raised platform and retaining wall for people to drop their recyclables and garbage safely into skips.

The work aims to reduce heaving lifting. Upgraded gravel tracks are expected to cut the risks of vehicles getting bogged.

Earthworks will level the surrounding site.

Sunset music

HEATHCOTE'S Barrack Reserve will come alive this Friday evening with free instrumental music.

The Heathcote Sunset Session line-up includes Cassie and Pat Ward, Mariah McCarthy and Bianca Maes.

Greater Bendigo Council youth participation officer Rory White said the 6pm Heathcote gig followed the success of several events in Bendigo late last year.

Details: yobendigo.com.au