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Federal Opposition leader visits Wallan

By Max DaviesFederal Opposition leader Peter Dutton made a visit to Wallan last week, pointing out his criticism of government-managed funding and cost-of-living pressures in the region.The visit on Tuesday came after Deputy Prime...

MP Annabelle Cleeland puts family violence in focus

Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called for action after new figures revealed parts of the Euroa electorate were home to some of the worst family violence statistics in Victoria.Speaking in Parliament earlier this...

Mitchell Shire projects remain funded

By Jordyn GrubisicTHE Federal Government’s Independent Strategic Review of the Infrastructure Investment Program was favourable for Mitchell Shire with projects – including the Watson Street interchange – remaining funded.The Federal Government will contribute $50...

CFA members concerned ahead of summer fire season

By Lauren DuffyA group of more than 70 members from across Country Fire Authority, CFA, District 12 have raised concerns about a lack of operational volunteers, limited training opportunities, ageing equipment, and increasing fuel...

Medical clinics face closure under new tax

Featured image: Shadow Health Minister Georgie Crozier, nurse Viktoria Bastow, patient Maureen Sanders, Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Broadford Medical Clinic owner Dr Geetha Venkatram met on Thursday to discuss the outcomes of...

Mulholland hosts duck hunting forum

Liberal Member for Northern Metropolitan Region Evan Mulholland hosted a forum for more than 400 attendees trying to keep ducks on the table in the face of a potential duck hunting ban.Nationals Victorian deputy...

‘No’ vote wins: See the results from every polling place in McEwen

By Grace FrostThe proposed Voice to Parliament was defeated on Saturday, as more than 54,000 people in the McEwen electorate joined the Australian majority to reject the proposition with a ‘no’ vote.Australian Electoral Commission,...

‘No’ vote wins: How City of Whittlesea residents voted in the referendum

By Grace FrostThe proposal to introduce a Voice to Parliament was defeated on Saturday, as more than 54,000 voters from the McEwen electorate joined the Australian majority to reject the referendum with a ‘no’...

Evan Mulholland becomes Opposition deputy leader

Member for Northern Metropolitan Region Evan Mulholland is the new deputy leader of the Victorian Liberals, following a reshuffle of the Coalition’s shadow cabinet last week.Mr Mulholland will also become shadow minister for home...

Member for Yan Yean signals excitement for new Premier

Member for Yan Yean Lauren Kathage has signalled her excitement about working closely with newly-appointed Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.Ms Kathage said Ms Allan’s commitment to the region had already been demonstrated through her frequent...