Drop in sessions to pave BMX, skate and mountain bike future

USERS of the Mitchell Shire’s multiple skate parks and BMX parks are invited to provide feedback for planning of facilities in the future.Four drop-in...

Mitchell Shire defends rates position

MITCHELL Shire Mayor Councillor John Dougall has defended what he describes as the first budget of the new council, while acknowledging the concerns raised...

Dealing with drought evening

THIS week provides an opportunity for primary producers, small-scale growers and lifestyle landholders to learn more about dealing with and surviving drought conditions.Farmers across...

Farmers meeting in Pyalong

PROTECT Our Farms, the grassroots organisation formed to fight restrictive planning controls in Mitchell Shire, is expanding its work to tackle broader challenges facing...

Farmers slam rates hike

TWO local councils are facing pressure from district farmers and the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) over excessive farm rate increases.The VFF has named both...

Fines for not voting

VICTORIANS who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is...

Flushing out ideas on public toilets

THOSE who live, work and play in the City of Whittlesea can now have their say on the location, design and accessibility of public...

From roads to recreation

A STRATEGIC blueprint to manage and maintain more than $4 billion worth of community assets was endorsed at the City of Whittlesea June council...

How to kick start literacy

EARLY literacy opens the door to a world of communication and opportunities.Experts believe that in utero infants hear sounds which can shape their early...

Edgars Creek comment invited

THE City of Whittlesea is calling on residents to share their thoughts on a bold new plan to improve the health, accessibility and natural...