Posts in Category: State Government
Flood loans
VICTIMS of flooding that occurred in the Wangaratta district almost a year ago are encouraged to apply for new loans, a joint initiative by the…
Concern over workplace law
WANGARATTA state MP Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley), wants more clarity around the State Government’s proposed workplace manslaughter legislation.
Health demand
PATIENT admissions at Wangaratta’s public hospital cracked the 20,000 milestone in its busiest year on record during the 2018-19 financial year.
Kangaroo kill aiming to feed pet food industry
ALMOST 3000 grey kangaroos could be killed for pet food across the North East in the next three months, under the State Government’s permanent Kangaroo…
Funding cuts not healthy
TIM McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) says a vital part of health care in Wangaratta and the North East is under threat from funding cuts.
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…