By Aleksandra BliszczykA BOLD new planning proposal aimed at preserving agricultural land on Melbourne’s fringes has been met with criticism from some Victorian farmers.In...
Council split on Butler Court sale
MITCHELL Shire councillors were divided at last week’s ordinary meeting over a proposed sale of land at Butler Court in Wallan.The council-owned land at...
By Colin MacGillivrayAN appeal against Mitchell Shire Council’s decision to deny a planning permit for a quarry south of Wallan will be heard by...
Signs show Kilmore’s bypass anger
KILMORE residents frustrated by a lack of progress on a bypass for the town have made their displeasure known with a series of signs...
Kilmore shopping centre to open in April
A NEW shopping destination in Kilmore will open in April.Kilmore Village will be home to Woolworths and Direct Chemist Outlet, as well as a...
Works start on New Gisborne Primary School
STUDENTS in New Gisborne will soon have access to first-rate classrooms and facilities with work under way upgrading New Gisborne Primary School.Member for Macedon...
Objectors to Wallan south quarry voice concerns to Mitchell Shire Council
By Colin MacGillivrayLower property values, traffic problems, damage to the environment and noise and air pollution were key points raised by objectors to quarry...
Geothermal tests underway in Wallan
PROPERTY developer Crystal Group has begun the introduction of renewable geothermal energy to the Mitchell Shire, with tests taking place in Wallan this month.Tests...
Gisborne school under construction
WORKS at Willowbank Primary School will commence as a builder has been allocated to begin the project, ensuring Gisborne families have a new school...
By Jackson RussellMitchell Shire Council has raised its concern regarding the proposed inclusion of a quarry within the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan.Council...