Tag: Victorian Government
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 has heard.
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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", Creative Victoria has...
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 his sons, Martin, John and Anthony,...
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 think that...
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 farmers.
On May...
Riddell rec lights up
Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve can now be in play after dark following completion of significant lighting upgrades.
The upgrade included three new 30-metre light towers...
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 and casual...
‘Hung out to dry’
ESVF tax going to hurt
The Victorian Government's controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund passed parliament last week despite heavy objection from CFA volunteers, farmers...
Memorial gates to be restored
The heritage-listed Malmsbury War Memorial gates will be restored to their former glory.
Friends of the Malmsbury Gardens and Environs has secured a $27,492 grant...
Tackling modern slavery
Victorian politicians were given a wake-up call at a recent Speaker’s Breakfast when told modern slavery is almost certainly happening in every electorate in...
Tax confusing and ‘haphazard’
Macedon Ranges' accommodation providers have been navigating new obstacles since the Victorian Government introduced its Short Stay Levy in January.
The 7.5 per cent tax...
Council seeks answers on school site
The Old Kyneton Primary School site remains fenced off one year on from its scheduled redevelopment completion date, and Macedon Ranges Shire Council is...
