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Another Local Member Retires

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and...

Councillor Column: Cr Tim Drylie

Last Friday I had to call RACV roadside assistance and was warned of a four-hour wait because of increased incidents on the Western Freeway associated with potholes. Thankfully my wait was much shorter, but it made the scale of the problem pretty obvious. 

Another Local Member Retires

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards, has announced that she will not be seeking re election in November. This follows the retirement of the former Premier and Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allen, and the former Minister for Health and Member for Macedon, Mary Anne Thomas. The daugher of factory workers who went on to complete degree level education and La Trobe University, Ms Edwards has been the Member for Bendigo West for almost 16 years. During her time as Member for...
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Another Local Member...

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards, has announced that she will not be seeking re election in...
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Councillor Column: Cr...

Last Friday I had to call RACV roadside assistance and was warned of a four-hour wait because of increased incidents on the Western Freeway associated with potholes. Thankfully my wait was much shorter, but it made the scale of the problem pretty obvious. 
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Costs Awarded Against...

The Magistrates' Court has awarded $180,000 in costs against David Penman following the dismissal of his private criminal prosecutions against former Hepburn Shire CEO...
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Who’s Responsible for...

Potholes are a persistent frustration for residents and businesses across Hepburn Shire—a hazard that can damage vehicles, create safety risks, and turn a smooth...
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Backing live music...

The Victorian State Government is backing Victorian businesses, with grants for live music venues and local musicians in Macedon. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has...
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Now is the...

With another fire season approaching, Hepburn Shire Council is encouraging property owners to begin preparing their properties now, rather than waiting until temperatures rise...
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Global Stories on...

For those who made the pilgrimage to Ballarat for the Foto Biennale, the arrival of World Press Photo at Ballarat's Art Gallery later this...
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Councillor Column –...

 I remain committed to serving our community and warmly welcome our Interim CEO, Janet Dore. I am confident that, together, we will work towards...
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Commonwealth Backs Down...

After sustained pressure from aged care providers, advocates, and community campaigners, the Commonwealth has backed down on changing entry level home care for older...
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