Tag: state government
Greens threaten to block Western Distributor
The Greens have threatened to join forces with the state opposition to scuttle the state government’s $5.5 billion Western Distributor unless more information is...
Werribee line worst for train fare dodgers
More commuters along the Werribee line are getting a free ride than on any other metropolitan train line, new Public Transport Victoria (PTV) figures...
Green light for soccer facility at Mosaic Reserve
A state-of the art soccer facility will be built in Lalor thanks to a state government grant.
Last week, the government announced that Whittlesea council...
War of words over Western Distributor plans
Residents fighting against a new roadway they claim will destroy a Yarraville parkland have accused Transurban of a cover-up for refusing to release an...
Inner west schools share $5 million extra funding
Inner-west schools will receive almost $5 million this year as part of the state government’s Education State funding.
Announced in May and detailed last week,...
Rates cap will ‘hamstring local government’
Hobsons Bay council has criticised the state government for moving to cap rate rises, saying the political move is popular with ‘punters’ but largely...
Cash grants to the rescue
Two Hobsons Bay life saving clubs will benefit from state government grants to help them buy new equipment.
Altona Life Saving Club will use its...
Positives drawn from Broadmeadows summit
Broadmeadows will finally get its northern city gateway – a tree boulevard and improved road interchanges along its Pascoe Vale Road town entrance.
The oft-neglected...
Funding boost for sexual assault services
Sexual assault services are celebrating a $375,000 windfall to help more children and adults in the west access counselling and support.
State Minister for Families...
Caps placed on Woollen Mill development
Future high-rise development on the Port Phillip Woollen Mill site in Williamstown will be capped at 25 metres or about eight storeys after the...
Laverton park reopens after anti-crime upgrade
Laverton families have been told they can return to Lohse Street Reserve after a $550,000 anti-crime facelift to improve the park.
Hobsons Bay council received...
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Milisavljevic into hall of fame
Former Footscray JUST star Jim Milisavljevic is the latest inductee to the FV Hall of Fame.
Milisavljevic dedicated a lifetime to football as a player,...
