Slice of paradise in the Goulburn Valley Prepare for an exciting adventure as we present our exclusive 10 days of giveaways, offering you the opportunity to explore nearby treasures and venture to far-off wonders. There’s no need to travel hours to find luxury and tranquillity. Located on the Murray River right next door to the … [Read more…]
The state budget will include $35 million to investigate the feasibility of a congestion-busting 7km tunnel linking Brisbane’s northern suburbs. HAVE YOUR SAY Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has revealed to The Courier Mail that in the last financial year the state’s books were nearly $2.5 billion better off than expected. In Queensland’s June budget, residents … [Read more…]
The divisional clinical director of mental health services at Goulburn Valley Health and associate professor of psychiatry with the Department of Rural Health has demonstrated a commitment to his patients that has not only transformed lives but also earned him recognition in the King’s Birthday honours list. “I feel very honoured,” he said. “It’s not … [Read more…]
Peter Conway’s status as a “white knight’’ for Campaspe Shire’s vulnerable citizens made headlines last year when he challenged the local government authority’s leasing policy. He became the toast of the town when he tackled the issue of council demanding community groups enter into commercial lease arrangements to continue using council-owned buildings. The experienced negotiator … [Read more…]
Bar and hotel staff are being forced to walk frightened tourists back to CBD hotels as alcohol-fuelled violence blights the city’s most popular areas. Authorities are battling alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour blighting Adelaide’s most popular areas amid reports harassment and petty CBD street crime is still a “big problem”. Police and agency officials have … [Read more…]
Reading Time: 3 minutes When psychiatrist Dr. Ravi Bhat arrived in Australia from India in 1999, it was to Shepparton in Victoria that he was headed. He has never left. Today he has received an AM in the King’s Birthday honours for significant contributions to rural psychiatry. A major part of his contributions has … [Read more…]
Rochester is on track to register its wettest start to winter after Bureau of Meteorology figures revealed almost 60 millimetres of rain was recorded last Thursday. The wettest June on record is 107.5mm in 1923, from records kept since 1904. Last week’s downpour represents more rain in a 24-hour period than was recorded for the … [Read more…]
After a three-hour hearing the tribunal is considering whether or not the objectors to the development have grounds on which to make their objection under planning rules. The shire has launched its own investigation into the conditional approval of the permit as claims have been made by the 15 objectors that the shire’s planning department … [Read more…]
ARC Justice operates the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre and Housing Justice based in Bendigo, and the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre in Shepparton. Its catchment covers a large expanse of central and northern Victoria, and encompasses 12 local government areas, every one of which was impacted by the October 2022 floods. These areas include … [Read more…]
A blistering fourth quarter saw the Lions run out 56-point victors over Congupna, a result that reshapes the top of the ladder. Mulwala’s 18.7 (115) to 9.5 (59) triumph sees the reigning premier remain four points clear in first place, while the Road have slipped from second down to fourth after their second defeat in … [Read more…]