Politics & Council

Rivals always but our towns are one

By DAN STRAUB IN MY last column, I questioned the real possibility of our country and its unique characters, being at risk of getting lost to influence and changed values of people coming to country Victoria. People taking advantage of a better way...

24 Apr 2024

Lake precinct consultation sparks EV charger talk

A GRASSED area near Boort swimming pool should be retained for use by campers during peak times and an electric vehicle charging station installed at the Little Lake Boort precinct, according to resident Paul Haw. Mr Haw said he has given his views...

24 Apr 2024

Water buy up: Coliban gets farm probe property

By CHRIS EARL PART of controversial Avicenna Farm at Newbridge will be turned into a waste processing facility. Coliban Water will construct a biosolids base on the the 613-acre property after buying the land at the weekend. It says biosolids are...

23 Apr 2024

3G shutdown leaves people vulnerable, says Webster

FEDERAL Government inaction ahead of the 3G mobile phone network switch off was leaving Australians vulnerable, according to Mallee MP Anne Webster. Telstra will shut down its 3G network in June, with Optus to follow in September, raising health...

22 Apr 2024

Passing lanes make Calder priority list

NINE councils along the Calder Highway will launch a re-charged campaign for road safety improvements. More passing lanes north of Bendigo and works that will strengthen the Loddon River crossing at Bridgewater are on the new priority list. Calder...

22 Apr 2024

PERSPECTIVE Backward steps: a State Budget to fear

By GAELLE BROAD WE turned our clocks backwards last weekend with the end of daylight savings, but under Labor, Victoria is going backwards too. With a horror state budget looming, it’s evident that the Allan Labor Government plans to inflict...

19 Apr 2024

Take a seat while walking around town

MORNING walkers around Inglewood have welcomed the installation of more seats along popular paths. The seats have been installed by Loddon Shire as part of an initiative to encourage more physical activity by residents and provide spots where they...

18 Apr 2024

First findings back from pool study

LODDON communities value their swimming pools, according to early feedback in consultation on the shire’s new recreation, open space and aquatic strategy. Mayor Gavan Holt said residents believed they provided a safe place for people to learn to...

17 Apr 2024

Geotechnical surveys begin along corridor path

ANOTHER round of surveys along the VNI West corridor started last month. Transmission Company Victoria told stakeholders on Monday that geotechnical surveys would determine geological conditions across the corridor. “The results of these surveys...

16 Apr 2024

Push grows for transmission line insurance, firefighting details

TRANSMISSION Company Victoria has faced pressure from communities in the VNI renewable energy transmission line path for details on the project’s insurance. Community reference group members used their last meeting of 2023 to push for the...

16 Apr 2024

Project boss says ‘we’re listening’

VNI West project director Sam Magee says TCV is “maintaining open dialogue with landholders and listening to communities” “In that open spirit, the format for this week’s information sessions differs to previous events,” he said...

16 Apr 2024

Council considers sustainability inquiry pitch

Council considers inquiry pitch LODDON Shire councillors will consider whether to make a submission to a new Federal Parliament inquiry into the sustainability of local government., CEO Lincoln Fitzgerald said the inquiry announced late last month...

15 Apr 2024

‘Crater road’ fix pledge, review of future work

REPAIRS to flood-damaged and dangerous sections of a road used by school busses will start in days. Department of Transport and Planning says it will also plan future work on the Boort-Pyramid Hill Road. Temporary speed limits remain on the section...

15 Apr 2024

Terrain challenge in river towns, says Tinker

IMPROVING connectivity at Newbridge and Laanecoorie was challenged by terrain, according to Steve Tinker. The Telstra region chief said there were options for better service but they would require the support of government. Loddon Shire and Telstr...

15 Apr 2024