Politics

WYNDHAM: $333 million spend at Werribee … just ahead of by-election

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Premier Jacinta Allan and Federal Minister Catherine King were in Werribee today (Jun. 23) to announce a $333.5 million spend … with the Werribee by-election to be held in just over two weeks’ time. The funds will be invested towards the Werribee Main Rod – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade and the Ballan Rd Intersection Upgrade….

MURRINDINDI: $814,700 for Eildon Boat Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Indi MHR Helen Haines has welcomed the announcement that Eildon Boat Club is in line to receive $814,700 to develop its Maritime Community Hub. The Eildon Boat Club Maritime and Community Hub will deliver a new multi-purpose facility at the popular tourist spot, Dr Haines said,. “This investment will not only provide a great venue…

STRATHBOGIE: Council back-flips on Australia Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Strathbogie Shire Council, based at Euroa, has “adjusted its approach” to Australia Day, reinstating its official support for January 26 celebrations. The Council last month resolved to:• Receive and note the letter dated November 16, from the Euroa Australia Day Committee 2025, requesting Council immediately reinstate Council’s official support of Australia Day on January 26.•…

PORT PHILLIP: 240 new homes for South Melbourne

The State Government is fast-tracking the delivery of more homes close to public transport, after giving the greenlight to a South Melbourne development. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny (pictured) announced the approval of more than 240 new homes on Dorcas St in South Melbourne, close to the new Anzac Station which will open with the Metro…

WORLD: US President Donald Trump takes oath of office

Donald Trump is US President – again. The inauguration took place in Washington DC early on Tuesday morning (Melbourne time), with the oath of office administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts. J.D. Vance became Vice-President. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong was present for the ceremony. Mr Trump’s address – as 45th and 47th…

WHITTLESEA: Mayor stands for Werribee by-election

Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon is standing as a right-wing independent in the Werribee state by-election being held on Saturday, February 8. Pundits say that Cr McLindon will seek to direct preferences to Liberal candidate Steve Murphy, who is contesting the by-election against Labor candidate John Lister. The by-election has been caused by the resignation…

STATEWIDE: Fuel prices to be locked, prices capped

Monday, January 20, 2025

Victoria will cap and lock fuel price rises in a cost-of-living shake up by the State Government. Premier Jacinta Allan and Consumer Affairs Minister Nick Staikos announced the Government’s Fair Fuel Plan, which will require fuel companies to publicly report their fuel price changes the day before they are in effect – and lock in…

MITCHELL: Council advocates as Dutton visits

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visited Kalkallo on Monday January 13, when he was welcomed by the Mayors of Hume City Council, City of Whittlesea, Mitchell Shire Council and local community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing fast-growing communities. The visit provided an important opportunity for the Councils to highlight the unique pressures…

BRIMBANK: Business boost for St Albans

The State Government says that it is backing small businesses in St Albans to grow, providing support to local multicultural traders and precincts. Natalie Suleyman (pictured), Minister for Small Business and Employment, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt joined the community at the annual St Albans Lunar New Year Festival to announce support for…

BRIMBANK: New Vietnamese museum for Sunshine

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Australia’s first-ever Vietnamese cultural centre and museum in Sunshine is another step closer, with the project’s planning permit given the green light to move forward. Backed by a $2.3 million State Government investment, the project will provide Vietnamese Victorians with a place to celebrate their heritage and preserve stories of migration and refugee settlement. Located…