Nix to name change
by Ian Blyth
THE unexpected change of name of one of the stations on the Mernda rail extension has received a less than enthusiastic response from residents.
Originally named Marymede, the station has morphed into Middle...
Trains finally funded
By Joshua Wells
COMMUTERS along the Seymour line have been given reason to celebrate following the announcement of $235 million of funding on Friday for the North East rail line.
The federal government joined the state...
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...
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...
Station transport
The buggy service commenced operations in September 2014 and since then has provided assistance to scores of travellers with limited mobility. The buggy operates five days a week (Monday to Friday) between 10am and...