Grant applications made easy

COMMUNITY organisations across rural, regional and remote Australia now have a powerful new resource to back up their funding bids, with the Foundation for...

All go for interchange

A MAJOR milestone has been reached in Wallan’s long campaign for better freeway access, with Australian-owned company, Winslow, awarded the contract to deliver the...

Funding for Whittlesea and Romsey Men’s Shed’s opens the door for social capacity

BUILDING social capacity is made easier as $860,000 has been distributed between 31 Victorian men’s sheds programs to help men come together in a...

Macedon’s focus on key sites

MACEDON Ranges Shire Council’s October meeting turned its focus to three significant community facilities across the shire, considering the future of a former CFA...

New forest takes root

A LANDMARK reforestation project is underway at Mount Macedon with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)to restore native forests to former...

Mitchell Shire Council makes its shopping list

THERE may be 397 days left until Victoria’s state election on November 28, 2026, but as far as the Mitchell Shire Council (MSC) is...

Pyalong CFA marks opening

THE Pyalong CFA has officially marked the opening of its new fire station with a plaque unveiling on Wednesday morning from Member for Northern...

A plan for the community

THE City of Whittlesea has adopted a new four-year Community Plan that will guide how Council works with residents to create a more connected,...

Funding boost for Whittlesea Men’s Shed

THE Whittlesea Men’s Shed will receive $37,000 to extend its existing facility, creating more space for members and supporting the growing number of locals...

Council makes statement on ESVF

THE Mitchell Shire Council (MSC) has sent another strong message to the State Government at its October meeting, moving a Notice of Motion to...