Safety

Safety an issue on Kilmore’s Mikada Boulevard

By Pam KiriakidisSpeed concerns in Mikada Boulevard, a long road in Kingsgate Estate, Kilmore, have provoked residents to call for an additional speed hump.A resident who lives along the estate, who did not wish...

Mitchell Shire councillors note progress on projects

MITCHELL Shire councillors are satisfied with the organisation’s delivery of both capital works and significant projects at the midway point of the financial year.At last month’s meeting councillors reviewed second-quarter updates for council’s 2022-23...

Fire-risk remains through autumn according to Bushfire Outlook

Victoria’s drier than average conditions are expected to continue into autumn, with significant grass growth presenting a potential risk for fast-running grassfires.An Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn, released on Thursday, outlined below average...

Man arrested but police say Flowerdale fire not deliberately lit

A police investigation into a Flowerdale fire remains ongoing following the arrest of a man last week.Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives, with the assistance of Arson Squad detectives and Country Fire Authority investigators, arrested...

Speed concerns on Black Duck Crossing

Residents have raised their concerns over a lack of street safety on Black Duck Crossing – a Kilmore road between Tootle Street and Natures Run that has a high volume of speeding vehicles. 

Man arrested following Flowerdale grass fire

Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives with the assistance of Arson Squad detectives and CFA investigators have arrested a man following a grass fire in Flowerdale today.The fire is believed to have started in the...

Major grass fire in Northwood causes concern

Fire fighters saved four homes under direct threat from a significant grass in Northwood, north-west of Seymour, on Friday.The cause of the fire, which started in the Bromfields Road and Cowles Road area at...

New driver distraction rules set for April

NEW driver distraction rules will come into effect on March 31 under a State Government bid to keep Victorians safe on the roads.The new rules will extend existing mobile phone rules to modern technology...

Community invited to Broadford CFA open day

Broadford Fire Brigade will host its first open day at its new station on Saturday.The open day, from 10am to 2pm, will be at the fire station at 47 Hamilton Street, Broadford.Firefighting demonstrations, Country...

Greater Western Water reminder to prepare an alternative water source

Macedon Ranges residents are being encouraged to be prepared with alternative water sources in the event supply is impacted by fire.With the fire danger period now declared across the state, Greater Western Water, GWW,...