Tag: Victorian Government
A first for the nation
Local First Nations groups across the region have welcomed the historic state-wide Treaty tabled in state parliament last Tuesday.
Ngannelong speculation
Significant Treaty legislation introduced into the Victorian Parliament last week has re-ignited speculation in certain quarters about possible changes to the names...
Riddell to double in size
A controversial development set to double the size of Riddells Creek has been approved by Victorian Government powers against local council and...
Riddells Creek to double in size
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has questioned the Victorian Government's approval of an Amess Road development, to double the size of Riddells Creek,...
Wildlife road-strikes: A growing crisis in Victoria
Kerrie Allen, Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch
If you’ve recently spoken about wildlife road-strikes, you’re not alone. The issue...
Inquiry hears of burn out
Wildlife carers across the region are burning out amid increasing case loads and cost pressures, the Victorian Parliament's inquiry into wildlife road-strike...
Old school site “nearly ready”
More than a year overdue, newly renovated spaces at the Old Kyneton Primary School site are "nearly ready for community use",...
Drought takes a toll
Michael O'Sullivan can't remember a period of drought as challenging as the one we are now experiencing.
Together with...
Farmers under pressure
Fourth generation Gisborne sheep farmer Tom Neal could be the last in his family to work the land. He doesn't like to...
Levy topic still hot
Farmers and rural councils continue to push back against the Victorian Government's controversial emergency services levy despite news of a reprieve for...
Riddell rec lights up
Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve can now be in play after dark following completion of significant lighting upgrades.
The upgrade...
Bright future for tennis
Another significant lighting upgrade – this time at the New Gisborne Tennis Club – is now completed, expanding opportunities for night-time competition...
