Category: Regional Affairs

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Australia-first survey targets the role of local papers

The Victorian Country Press Association Political leaders across Victoria are being asked their views on the importance of local newspapers and their ongoing sustainability as part of an Australia-first research project. The Victorian Country Press Association has engaged Deakin University researchers to examine the impact of the state government’s decision in 2022 to introduce the…

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Environment & Conservation News Primary Industries & Business Regional Affairs

Assistance for irrigators

Assistance for irrigators. Irrigators are being encouraged to use the financial support options available to them, in light of the recent dry weather and cost of living increases. Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) says it offers customers a number of options including payment extensions and flexible payment plans and that it is better to use these support…

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Council & Governance News Politics & Governance Regional Affairs

Enthusiasm for kerbs: feedback sought

Enthusiasm for kerbs: feedback sought. A survey on Shape Mount Alexander highlights the guidelines and rules around nature strip stewardship and asks locals to comment on Council’s draft Urban Nature Strip Guidelines. Defined as an area of public land between the footpath and the kerb (or between the kerb and 1.5m from the property boundary…

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Community News Primary Industries & Business Regional Affairs Social Support

Protect yourself from scams

Protect yourself from scams. Free Community Session in Maldon Residents of Maldon and surrounding areas are invited to a free community session on online safety and scam prevention, presented by experts from Bendigo Bank. Jack Kennedy from Bendigo Bank’s Financial Crime Risk Department and Lyn Hartley from Community Bank Maldon will share valuable insights on…

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Infrastructure & Development News Regional Affairs

Bridge works disruption ends soon

Bridge works disruption ends soon. Maintenance works on the historic railway bridge over the Midland Highway are scheduled to be completed by Monday 10 March, according to V/Line. The works, which are significant and involve heavy machinery and trucks, are forcing detours for drivers heading into Castlemaine and coach replacements for rail commuters. President of…

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VGR applies to extend station platform

VGR applies to extend station platform. Heritage Victoria is advertising an application to extend the length of the platform at Maldon Railway Station. The application is summarised as “construction works for a 42m long by 8m wide eastern extension to the main southern platform at the Maldon Railway Station.” Victorian Goldfield Railways President Rob Lee…

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Council & Governance News Politics & Governance Regional Affairs

Protecting the right to protest

Protecting the right to protest. There was plenty of colour and movement in Bendigo last Thursday when protestors gathered outside Premier and Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan’s electoral office. They had assembled to send her a message regarding the proposed ‘social cohesion’ laws which are under State parliamentary consideration. The protest was organised by the…

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Community Council & Governance News Primary Industries & Business Regional Affairs

Caravan consultation

Caravan consultation. Representatives from Mount Alexander City Council spent time in Maldon on Wednesday 26 February and Saturday 1 March as part of the consultation process to determine the future of Maldon Caravan Park. No formal presentations took place; these were simply drop-in-sessions where Property Portfolio Coordinator Lynne Williamson and Manager of Parks, Recreation and…

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Gardening News Out & About Primary Industries & Business Regional Affairs

Quarter acre habitats

Robyn can create the garden you have dreamed of. Robyn deBoar is the owner/manager of a new business in Maldon – Quarter Acre Habitats. Robyn’s garden maintenance and advice service will provide attention to detail in small-scale landscaping in residential settings. She recently told the Times that she doesn’t want to compete with established lawn…

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New shared pathway announced for McKenzie Hill

New shared pathway announced for McKenzie Hill. A new project was announced by the Federal Government and Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) last week to encourage opportunities for walking and cycling in Castlemaine. A 3.6km shared cycling and pedestrian pathway linking McKenzie Hill to Parker Street via the Castlemaine Railway Station is part of the…

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