Victorian Government
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Planning powers at risk
Planning powers could be overridden if local councils do not co-operate with the Victorian Government’s latest housing targets to reach…
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Engaging young people
Mount Alexander Shire Council has been granted almost $300,000 to run youth projects in the shire through the Engage! program…
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Anger at broken promise
The creation of a new Wombat-Lerderderg National Park has been delayed until next year, angering local environmental activists who describe…
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Amess Road decision imminent
A decision is imminent on controversial plans that could change the face of Riddells Creek forever. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya…
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Levy to impact tourism, but boost housing
Macedon Ranges accommodation providers are nervously awaiting the outcome of major changes to their industry and expect tourism to also…
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Alarm raised over Amess Road consultation figures
Riddells Creek residents have raised alarm over the integrity of community consultation for a major Riddells Creek planning application conducted…
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Turning trash into treasure
Romsey residents now have a new way to recycle unwanted items and an alternative to buying new, thanks to funding…
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Community helps fund new tanker
Woodend CFA has recently taken delivery of a new 4WD medium tanker that was partly funded through the Victorian Government’s…
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Riddell ready to fight
Pressure is mounting for the state government to reject the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan that would trigger substantial development…
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New hub for Trentham
It’s hosted weddings, birthdays, dances and school concerts for well over a century and now a brand new Mechanics Trentham…
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Growth target set for state
Macedon Ranges Shire is expected to accommodate an additional 12,700 houses by 2051 in the Victorian Government’s latest draft housing…
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Native forest logging to end
The state government has announced it will bring forward the end of native forest logging to January 2024. The end…