Barriers under fire
By Brooke Haffenden
CFA concerns regarding the placement of wire rope barriers recently became a reality when local firefighters were unable to access a fire on the Hume Freeway.
The North Central Review can reveal that...
Halt roundabout call
by Ian Blyth
WORKS are underway on the $20 million upgrade of Melbourne-Lancefield Road, reducing the risk of head-on and run-off-road crashes.
Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull recently visited the...
Slack wire act
by Ian Blyth
THE debate continues to rage on the placement of wire rope barriers on district roads with concern expressed that the latest round of wire rope barriers are being installed in the wrong...
Tree change needed
By Brooke Haffenden
COMMUNITY members in Doreen have been left stumped over council’s actions regarding trees on their nature strip.
For the past five years, the residents of Hanna Crescent, Doreen have been complaining about the...
Road trap fears
CFA District 12 is not disputing Wire Rope Barriers will save Victorian lives, but they are concerned about people becoming trapped.
CFA District 12 Vegetation Management officer Phil Hawkey said the CFA municipal managers from...
Road to ruin
By Joshua Wells
VICTORIA’S country road network is under the spotlight after an inquiry was established to determine how regional roads are being managed.
Residents in the North Central region have left a barrage of complaints...
Court hands down Hume Freeway verdict
By Joshua Wells
SERAN Magraci has been found guilty and fined $1000 for speeding on the Hume Freeway.
The Wallan woman appeared before Judicial Registrar David McCann at the Broadmeadows Courthouse today to fight six different...
Debate rages over Hume Freeway speed cameras
By Joshua Wells
PUBLIC opinion is divided on what is actually happening on the Hume Freeway, with some motorists claiming they have been unfairly fined.
Wallan woman Seran Magraci is today fighting in the Broadmeadows Magistrates...
Wallan’s big win
WALLAN received a $5 million boost to develop better roads and enhance the town centre for small businesses and residents, creating over 60 jobs.
$3.8 million will be provided to develop road projects including providing...