GMCU chief executive Ged Smith said commitments, such as an $86.5 million package to combat scams and online fraud, which includes $58 million to build the National Anti-Scam Centre; the building of one million new, well‑located homes over five years from 2024; tax breaks for build‑to‑rent projects; and increasing the liability cap of the National … [Read more…]
EPA officers went to the demolition business’s premises on April 1 in response to a fire attended by fire crews earlier in the morning. They found a stockpile of waste, with sections still smoking. The stockpile was about 75m long, 16m wide and up to 5m high, consisting of tree branches, plywood, particle board, scrap … [Read more…]
Wednesday, May 17 is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW), a national day of thanks dedicated to State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Brimbank and across the country. Held annually during National Volunteer Week, WOW Day encourages the public to thank and acknowledge SES volunteers, for the invaluable contribution and commitment they make to local communities. The … [Read more…]
Armidale Regional Council (ARC) is now in the early design stages of a leash-free dog area in South Guyra Park, approved by Council at the May meeting, with some works scheduled to commence before the end of June. Mayor of ARC Sam Coupland said Council listened to the community about the need for a permanent … [Read more…]
Armidale’s world-class crate recycling system continues to lead the way to secure markets for our plastics, with approximately twenty (20) tonnes of mixed plastics being loaded on to trucks and exported from Council’s waste facilities on Friday 12 May. Armidale Recycling Services (ARS) Manager, Mr Mark Low said this large export comes at a time … [Read more…]
The budget, which was handed down on Tuesday, May 9, included no specific funding for regional Victoria but contained wide-ranging, if modest, cost-of-living improvements. Mr Birrell said it was “disappointing as far as regional infrastructure goes” and said it failed to tackle some big issues. Economists are divided on how much Labor’s budget will increase … [Read more…]
The Rockliff Liberal Government is proud to recognise the valuable contribution made by our service men and women and the wider veterans community through the Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program. Congratulations to the 12 organisations from across Tasmania who will receive a share of the $50,000 funding from Round 2 of the 2022-23 Grants … [Read more…]
That is the message from RoadSafe Goulburn Valley chairperson Des Callaghan, as the number of deaths on roads this year skyrockets. As of midnight on Monday, May 14, 116 people had died on Victoria’s roads this year. Many have been in the Goulburn Valley. This is up 31.8 per cent on the same time last … [Read more…]
15 May 2023 Guy Barnett, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, The Rockliff Liberal Government is proud to recognise the valuable contribution made by our service men and women and the wider veterans community through the Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program. Congratulations to the 12 organisations from across Tasmania who will … [Read more…]
Deb Chumbley is the president of Goulburn Valley Pride and a part of Greater Shepparton City Council’s LBGTIQ+ Advisory Committee. Deb also identifies as a cisgendered lesbian and understands first hand that when it comes to days like the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, known as IDAHOBIT, on Wednesday, May 17, it’s … [Read more…]