State politics
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Macedon’s wine country gets a boost
The Victorian government is pouring money into the Macedon Ranges to help bolster its wine industry. Mount Towrong Vineyard will receive $20,000 from the state…
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Gisborne students to get new facilities
Rundown buildings at Gisborne Secondary College will receive major works valued at $500,000 as part of a state school maintenance program. The college is…
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Community projects kick off at Lancefield Park
Sports upgrades, including a skate park and BMX track, are among new projects at Lancefield Park sharing in a $800,000 state government windfall, compensation for…
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Bulla Bypass passed over
The planned Bulla bypass and link to Melbourne Airport has failed to get off the ground. Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week blocked VicRoads’ plans…
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‘Appalling’ call on train delays
Journey times have nearly doubled for some Macedon Ranges V/Line users who have to catch buses as level crossing removal works continue, according to the…
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Call for a sky road in Sunbury
Traffic congestion in Sunbury has sparked a call for a “sky road” by Liberal MP Bernie Finn. The Bulla-based western metropolitan MP wants a…
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Renewed calls for equine centre
The push is on again to get an equine centre up and running in the Macedon Ranges. Upper House Liberal MP Wendy Lovell has called…
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Premier spruiks Kismet Park upgrades
Sunbury’s Kismet Park Primary School will be given the facilities needed to ensure its pupils get the best possible start in life, Premier Daniel Andrews…
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Sunbury focus at shadow cabinet meeting
The need to rise to the challenges of explosive growth was a persistent theme when Sunbury’s health, local government and emergency service leaders met with…
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Liberals talks up Sunbury’s political influence
Sunbury could be among the electorates that will decide the next state election, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy believes. Mr Guy visited the town’s train station…
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Minister urged to ‘come clean’ on Sunbury V/Line
Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan has been urged to clarify her plans for access to V/Line services in Sunbury. Speaking in state Parliament last Tuesday,…
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Finn tells government to stop ”kicking” Sunbury
Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Bernie Finn has called on the state government to stop its ‘‘war’’ on Sunbury. Speaking in Parliament, the Bulla resident accused…
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