Puckapunyal families voice frustrations during Veterans’ Affairs Minister’s visit

PUCKAPUNYAL families voiced frustration at a lack of mental health support services for serving and former defence force members as federal Minister for Veterans’...

Quarantine hub set for Donnybrook Road, Mickleham

The State Government has selected a preferred site at Donnybrook Road, Mickleham for a new purpose-built quarantine accommodation hub.It will now commence discussions with...

“Make some decisions and get on with it”: Ire over Kilmore bypass delay

By Colin MacGillivrayKilmore residents and politicians have admonished the State Government for its inaction on the Kilmore bypass, with little progression on the project...

Rob Mitchell, Damian Drum speak on Prime Minister’s response to treatment of women

By Aleksandra BliszczykPOLITCAL and social equality leaders have criticised Prime Minister Scott Morrison for not taking action soon enough to address the ever-increasing allegations...

Rob Mitchell: ‘community projects ignored’

MEMBER for McEwen Rob Mitchell has called out the Federal Government for ‘short-changing’ regional communities as it ignores calls for more funds for a...

$96.4 million armoured vehicle simulation centre set for Puckapunyal Military Area

A THREE-STOREY armoured vehicle simulation centre is the centrepiece of a $96.4 million Federal Government investment in the Puckapunyal Military Area.In addition to the...

McEwen MP blasts flyers spreading ‘misinformation’ on COVID-19 vaccines

By Colin MacGillivrayMEMBER for McEwen Rob Mitchell has blasted anti-vaccination supporters who are targetting McEwen constituents with flyers in their letterboxes about the proposed...

Health wins in budget

By Colin MacGillivrayTHE start of a new community hospital and school upgrades are among the big-ticket items for the City of Whittlesea in last...

School upgrades in Budget

THREE Mitchell Shire schools came out on top of this year’s State Budget, with Beveridge, Wallan and Tooborac primary schools each receiving funding for...

Social housing a priority

By Colin MacGillivrayCITY of Whittlesea administrators have identified three potential sites for new social housing developments as part of the State Government’s $5.3 billion...