Posts in Category: State Government
Rail deaths nation’s worst
THE high number of deaths by train in Victoria has been highlighted as an issue that needs attention during discussion of a Bill in parliament…
Rail deaths nation’s worst
THE high number of deaths by train in Victoria has been highlighted as an issue that needs attention during discussion of a Bill in parliament…
TRAIN TRIPS UP
IT may have the poorest punctuality record in the state, but public demand for V/Line train services on the Albury line is on the up.
Mirabella tilt at Senate spot
GREG Mirabella has thrown his hat into the ring for a Liberal party Senate vacancy in Victoria which will be decided at a vote by…
Demand surges for solar
THOUSANDS of new solar panels are set to be installed across the state with the launch of the State Government’s Solar Homes program on the…
Centre Against Violence supported with $250,000
THE Wangaratta Centre Against Violence (CAV), along with the Ovens Murray Centre Against Sexual Assault team, has received $250,000 to support therapeutic counselling for children…
CFA spill bill passed
SOUTH Wangaratta Fire Brigade lieutenant Garry Nash has called on all local Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers to “get on with the process” following the…
Captain hopeful all will benefit
WANGARATTA South Fire Brigade captain Garry Nash is hopeful the State Government’s bid to legislate a new organisation, Fire Rescue Victoria, will have a positive…
Don’t take land from Bpangerang
A SUPREME Court appeal over a native title settlement worth $33 million, concerning a large part of central Victoria including Wangaratta, could delay financial contributions…
Link the city
A $4 million promise to build a study hub in Wangaratta by the Coalition Government is one several works to be carried out that Wangaratta…
Roos’ pet food trial is staying
THE Victorian Government has opted to extend the current kangaroo pet food trial until September 30 this year to allow the Department of Environment, Land,…
Orange HQ opened as Helen readies to launch
IT was wall to wall orange at 15 Murphy Street, Wangaratta on Wednesday when Indi independent candidate Helen Haines opened her ‘Team Orange Wangaratta Hub’.