Posts in Category: State Government

State Government to axe forest logging
THE logging of all native trees will be phased out in Victoria over the next decade under a shock new policy that was announced by…

Make it 60km/h
MERRIJIG residents want their local speed limit dropped from 80km/h to 60km/h, before a major accident occurs. A petition currently circulating is calling on the…

State recognises shire’s unique situation with funding boost
MANSFIELD Shire has been given a much-needed funding boost from the State Government. A change in the way financial assistance grants are now decided has…

Youth groups to share $200,000
THE Mansfield Shire will receive more than $200,000 to help the next generation connect with the community.

Petition launched for MSC build funding
CINDY McLeish (MLA, Eildon) has launched a petition calling on the State Government to fully fund the modernisation of Mansfield Secondary College.

Symes sympathises, but says shires must be frugal
UPPER House member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) has backed the State Government’s rate-capping policy.

Mansfield Hospital picks up $61,426
THE State Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s…

Hume jobs boom
JOBS have soared in the local region as unemployment in Mansfield remains steady at 3.2 per cent.

Andrews says they are getting on with the job
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says his government is getting on with the job.

Minister seeks please explain after Mt Buller investigation
ARMB members John Huber, and Jennifer Hutchinson, have seven days to explain why they should not be sacked

Jamieson school to benefit from fire ready program
The State Government has announced a Bushfire Risk and Readiness program affecting 200 schools in high-risk areas.

New immunisation campaign to keep kids safe
THE State Government launched new campaign to reinforce how immunisation saves lives and keeps children safe from deadly diseases.