Posts in Category: Federal Government
Haines is in box seat to keep Indi independent
INDI looks set to stay an ‘Independent’ federal electorate with Cathy McGowan’s anointed successor, Helen Haines, in the ‘orange’ boxed seat to officially claim a…
Community wish list is revealed
REDEVELOPMENT of the Mansfield Kindergarten has been named the number one priority for Mansfield. Following on from the announcement that the Federal Government will provide…
Campaign hits jackpot
FOLLOWING a lengthy campaign by the Mansfield Secondary College, the Mansfield Courier and local government to pressure the State Government into a second stage commitment…
Mansfield unsure about black spot future
IN January this year, the Victorian Government pulled out of the Commonwealth Mobile Black Spot Program.
Cathy McGowan to launch community projects
CATHY McGowan (MHR, Indi) will visit Bonnie Doon and Jamieson on Wednesday to launch two projects funded by the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Satellite internet – the problems of country living
Mansfield residents are calling for answers as the reality of using Skymuster internet becomes apparent.
A forum to clear the air
MORE than 100 Mansfield and wider region residents attended the federal election candidates forum, arranged by the Mansfield and District Business Association.
Road funding to upgrade Mansfield projects
MANSFIELD Shire has been promised more than $1.3 million in funding to help fix roads.
Poll suggests McGowan is well ahead in Indi race
INDEPENDENT member for Indi, Cathy McGowan (MHR, Indi), remains on track to retain her seat as the representative for Indi at the upcoming federal election.
Encouraging small business growth in regional areas
A FACT finding visit by Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie last week to Mansfield brought out the best in what this region has to offer.
Push to keep key firefighting aircraft for summer
THE Victorian Minister for Emergency Services, Jane Garrett, is requesting the Commonwealth to consider extending contracts for two Large Air Tankers.
McGowan to stand again for federal seat of Indi
CATHY McGowan (MHR, Indi) has formally announced her intention to stand for re-election in the next federal election.
