Victorian Government

  • Inquiry hears of burn out

    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…

  • Old school site “nearly ready”

    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…

  • Drought takes a toll

    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…

  • Farmers under pressure

    Farmers under pressure

    Fourth generation Gisborne sheep farmer Tom Neal could be the last in his family to work the land. He doesn’t…

  • Levy topic still hot

    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…

  • Riddell rec lights up

    Riddell rec lights up

    Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve can now be in play after dark following completion of significant lighting upgrades. The upgrade included…

  • Bright future for tennis

    Bright future for tennis

    Another significant lighting upgrade – this time at the New Gisborne Tennis Club – is now completed, expanding opportunities for…

  • ‘Hung out to dry’

    ‘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…

  • Memorial gates to be restored

    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…

  • Tackling modern slavery

    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…

  • Tax confusing and ‘haphazard’

    Tax confusing and ‘haphazard’

    Macedon Ranges’ accommodation providers have been navigating new obstacles since the Victorian Government introduced its Short Stay Levy in January….

  • Council seeks answers on school site

    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…