Fuel relief for locals

IMMEDIATE relief has been provided to rural residents in the Mitchell Shire with the slashing of the fuel excise.There was relief for residents at...

Pothole dramas in Wallan

A BIG pothole on Wallan’s main street is leaving residents exasperated, with one resident even going to the lengths of putting up a sign...

Fire-hit councils push for more funds

FIFTEEN Victorian councils, including Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie Shire councils, will share in $15 million federal-state governments’ funding for 27 new community recovery officers...

Green light for bridge traffic

A MAJOR milestone in the Inland Rail Project was marked last month as two-way traffic was reinstated over the new Hamilton Street bridge at...

Commuters enjoy free travel

RURAL and regional residents, like the rest of Victorians, are enjoying free public transport this month, but more answers are being sought about the flow-on...

Rail Street closure concerns

CONCERNS from Wandong and Heathcote Junction residents over the imminent closure of Rail Street have been raised, with the road set to be closed...

Row over Watson Street upgrade

CLAIMS and counterclaims were heard from opposing sides of the political divide over the Watson Street upgrade.Liberals said “despite campaigning on the promise to...

Yan Yean Road upgrade on track

CONSTRUCTION works are ramping up on the Yan Yean Road upgrade Stage 2.The upgrade between Kurrak Road and Bridge Inn Road will make the...

Call to stop panic petrol buying

ROB Mitchell, in between parliamentary business and question time, spoke with the Review for a brief interview from Canberra on Thursday last week.Mr Mitchell...

Feedback wanted for road safety

MITCHELL Shire Council (MSC) is inviting community feedback on its draft Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2031, now available for public consultation. Earlier this...