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STRATHBOGIE: Water supply options for Longwood

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Goulburn Valley Water is investigating options to secure a reliable and resilient future water supply for the Longwood community.The January fires caused significant damage to the Longwood Water Treatment Plant and the surrounding catchment.Since then, GVW has continued to provide safe and reliable drinking water through water carting arrangements while long-term options are explored.“One option…

Environment

STRATHBOGIE: Trees to be removed at Euroa

Saturday, August 8, 2026

As part of works to construct new roads for the railway precinct upgrades, three English Elm trees located on Railway St, between McGuinness St and Anderson St in Euroa, will be removed by Inland Rail this week.“The tree removal is required to enable construction of new road infrastructure surrounding the upgraded railway precinct,” said a…

Council News

MITCHELL: Lighting works in Seymour

Following the construction of two new pedestrian crossings on Wallis St and Station St in Seymour, contractors will be completing the installation of public lighting in August.Day works will take place from Wednesday, August 19 to Friday,August 21, between 7am and 5pm, weather permitting.The public lighting works will involve installing a new hard-wired light pole…

Community News

MANSFIELD: $1000 vouchers to be won in Bookmark competition

More than $1000 in book vouchers is up for grabs in this year’s Children’s Book Week Bookmark Competition at Mansfield Library.Children and young people aged 4 to 17 are encouraged to get creative and enter their design.Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie (pictured) sees an opportunity for young people to explore art and literature.“Mansfield Shire is…

Council News

YARRA RANGES: Burst water main closes Junction community link

Yarra Junction Community Link (pictured) experienced significant water damage at the weekend due to a burst water main, and will be closed until further notice while the Council assesses the full extent of the damage.“We’re working closely with our teams to relocate services, wherever possible, and minimise disruption to the community,” said a Yarra Ranges…

Politics

MURRINDINDI: Dangerous roads in Kinglake’s fog

The State Government has dismissed growing community concerns over dangerous conditions on Whittlesea–Kinglake Rd, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.Local residents raised concerns before winter. Ms McLeish called in March for urgent action to restore faded centre and edge line markings across the Kinglake Ranges, warning that heavy fog, winding roads and poor visibility created a…

Police News

MILDURA: Driver blew .169 at Merbein, say Police

A male driver has lost his licence after being caught more than three times over the limit at the scene of a crash in Merbein on Friday night (Aug. 7).It is alleged that a Mazda 3 sedan was driving erratically before it crashed into the gate and wall of a business on Smith St about…

Police News

MELBOURNE: ‘Call the Commission’ notes left

Detectives from Operation Eclipse have charged a teenage boy as part of their investigation into notes instructing shop owners to ‘call the Commission’ left on shop fronts.Investigators have been able to link 19 reported incidents of handwritten or typed notes across Melbourne and regional locations.A search warrant was executed on Friday (August 7) at a…

Council News

NILLUMBIK: BMX park for Diamond Creek

Nillumbik Shire Council has endorsed the concept plan for the proposed BMX Jumps and Recreation Park at Challenger St Reserve, Diamond Creek, marking an important milestone for the long-awaited community project.“The concept plan has been informed by years of planning, technical advice, and community feedback, and will provide a destination for riders, families and recreation…

Health

NORTH: Hospital centre opens

The new four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre at the Northern Hospital is now complete.The new centre opened its doors to patients from Monday, August 3.The opening marks the completion of the first stage of the $813 million Northern Hospital redevelopment.The centre is a dedicated building that will deliver a range of specialist outpatient services, including allied…