Jan 21, 2025 · TRAFFIC, chaos, frustration.Three words that describe Kilmore’s Sydney Street during peak hours—or any hour, for that matter—as commuters and heavy vehicle drivers utilise an unsuitable and unsustainable road as a transit path.With a 40km/h speed limit to abide by, potholes to dodge, and narrow lanes to manoeuvre, it’s no wonder that discussions around the Kilmore Bypass pipe dream have...

3 days ago · POLICE are urging victims of a series of attacks in Heathcote Junction to file a formal report, emphasising that without proper documentation, investigations into the perpetrators cannot proceed. Between November 2, 2024, and January 13, 2025, two youths, suspected to be aged between 12 and 16 years, have been targeting unassuming drivers in what has […]

3 days ago · It has, after all, been in discussion for over 30 years, with the first official commitment made by the Kennett Government in October 1999. Though promises seem to be made and broken with each election cycle or budget release (the Victorian 2018-19 Budget, for example, allocated $20 million to progress land acquisition for the bypass which is yet to be spent, while the 2024-2025 Budget delayed ...

3 days ago · ON Saturday, the first of Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s (GDCA) two-day matches delivered an exciting preview of what’s to come. Johnstone Shield The Kilmore Firsts travelled to play Aintree at the Woodlea Reserve in Rockbank. Aintree won the toss and elected to bat first. Unfortunately, their luck in winning the toss didn’t extend to […]

3 days ago · MITCHELL Shire Council is offering residents to provide input and feedback on the future of the shire, including the draft of the 10-Year Capital Works Program, the Revenue and Rating Plan, and 2025-26 budget development. The feedback process will involve a series of pop-up sessions at markets, online platforms for feedback submission, and an interactive […]

2 days ago · NEXUS Primary Health (Nexus) and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) are excited to share the first step in exploring the creation of a stronger, more resilient community health service for people who live in Hume, Macedon Ranges, Mitchell, Murrindindi, and Strathbogie council areas. Earlier this month, Nexus transitioned to a …

Jan 21, 2025 · The Johnsons Road Residential Development in Mernda is poised for a transformative leap forward thanks to a Federal Government housing boost.One of five areas...

Jan 20, 2025 · While many people were celebrating Christmas with family and friends, Intereach team member Lesley Read was on the frontlines of the Grampians bushfires, bringing vital emotional and psychological support to firefighters battling the destructive blaze. Deployed as part of the CFA Peer Support Team, Ms Read spent four days in …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Johnsons Road Residential Development in Mernda is poised for a transformative leap forward thanks to a Federal Government housing boost. One of five areas to receive fast-tracked housing through the government’s Housing Support Program, other areas include the Calder Highway in Marong, Morwell in the Latrobe Valley, Ararat, and Beaufort. The $35.8 million investment […]

Nov 12, 2024 · Housing development will be unlocked in Wallan and Beveridge, contingent upon the completion of a thorough review of local Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs). Last month, the State Government announced its housing plan for 27 additional greenfield areas that will deliver 180,000 homes over the next decade. Premier Jacinta Allan …