Holden exit hits Seymour dealership
By Jackson Russell
One of Mitchell Shire’s oldest car dealerships has been left shocked by General Motors’ sudden closure of iconic Australian brand Holden.
The decision to close 185 dealerships across Australia was part of a...
Four CEOs in four years
By Evelyn Leckie -
CITY of Whittlesea acting chief executive Kevin Spiller has announced he will depart council at the end of February, making him the fourth chief executive to exit the leadership position in...
Businesses adjust to plastic bag ban
By Evelyn Leckie
DAY one of the plastic bag ban kicked off on Friday, with business owners saying they supported the initiative.
The state-wide ban means single-use plastic shopping bags with a thickness of 35 microns...
Stadium go-ahead
By Evelyn Leckie
CITY of Whittlesea councillors will enter into a partnership with Casa D’Abruzzo Club in Epping to develop a four-court indoor stadium, costing at least $5 million.
The majority of councillors were on board...
Tourism boost for Seymour
AN EXCITING new marketing campaign launched by Seymour residents and businesses on Thursday night is hoping to showcase what the town and the region has to offer.
Go Seymour is an initiative of Seymour Business...
Hogan’s extension deferred
By Jackson Russell
A decision on a planning permit to extend Hogan’s Hotel was deferred by Mitchell Shire Council at the September 16 council meeting.
The deferral comes after numerous councillors only received notice of concerns...
Bank building buzz
By Evelyn Leckie
A NEW state-of-the-art Bendigo Bank building in Wallan is nearing completion, and expected to be functional by December.
The Wallan and District Community...
Bendigo Bank gives back
Nine Country Fire Authority units and one State Emergeny Service unit each received $3000 from the Wallan, Kilmore and Broadford branches of the Bendigo Bank. The grants were given by the Wallan...
Two Kilmore tobacco shops raided
Police executed a search warrant on Kilmore Gifts Cigarette Accessories.
Police raided two Kilmore shops last week for allegedly selling illicit tobacco. Police searched Kilmore Gifts Cigarette Accessories...
Shopping development moves forward
By Jackson Russell Land will be ready for a new shopping centre to be built in Kilmore’s north, pending rezoning approval by the Minister for Planning. Mitchell Shire councillors agreed at last...