Regional media seeking commitment

THE Victorian Country Press Association (VCPA) is continuing to work with government to secure a commitment of earning at least one page a week...

Nationals’ leader in town

LEADER of The Nationals’ party, Matt Canavan, made a trip to Kilmore last Tuesday, discussing infrastructure needs with Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell,...

Train plan devised

SEYMOUR will get five additional trains running under a Liberals-Nationals plan if they win the November election, saying it would boost seats for passengers...

Youth-led mental health support

FEDERAL Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell met with members of the Mitchell Shire Youth Council recently to hear about the success of their Mental...

Improvements set for Whittlesea

STATE Member for Yan Yean Lauren Kathage MP has secured $2 million for pedestrian safety improvements at the Beech Street and Church Street roundabout,...

Lancefield DPO24 fight continues as council defers structure plan

LAST week’s Macedon Ranges Council meeting brought a positive result for residents of Lancefield impacted by the Development Plan Overlay 24 (DPO24).Impacted residents were...

Court battle heats up

FORMER City of Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon’s court case victory in June over former Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has seen a further...

Battery catches attention

A PLANNED battery energy storage system (BESS) has been proposed in Doreen, with the Nillumbik Shire Council making a statement saying it is still...

Deputy PM visits Beveridge

DEPUTY Prime Minister Richard Marles was a special guest at the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct on Friday, getting an insight into how the project was...

Stadium tour for Deputy PM

DEPUTY Prime Minister Richard Marles dropped into Mernda for a visit of the development of the Mernda Sports Precinct on Friday. Mr Marles visited...