7+ hour, 34+ min ago   (493+ words) Labor's faceless men are back and they're stifling important debate around issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, a rebel government MP says. Factional leaders blocked public discussion about the party's position on Israeli actions, including a reference to "genocide" against…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (424+ words) State Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has renewed her calls for rate relief for residents affected by January's bushfires, warning the Victorian Government's latest round of recovery grants looks like a rushed, election-timed response to underspend in programs already announced....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (431+ words) Former Campaspe Shire Council Mayor and Western Ward councillor Greg Toll has died, at age 87. Mr Toll was elected to council as a representative for the Western Ward in 1997, one of the first Campaspe Shire councillors voted in post-amalgamation. Just…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (93+ words) Cobram Courier Farley backs Conargo school fight Former Conargo jackaroo and Federal Member for Farrer David Farley says the NSW Government has “got its numbers wrong” regarding Conargo Public School. Are your smoke alarms working? On the Grapevine | Finding her…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (488+ words) A push to split the Murrumbidgee Local Health District has taken another step forward, with a parliamentary inquiry recommending the Bill proceed to a vote in Parliament. If successful, a new Western Riverina Local Health District would be formed, and…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (258+ words) Closed-door meetings and ten years of council spending are set to come under the microscope tonight as Campaspe Shire councillors return to the chamber with a series of motions. Following last month’s budget-heavy agenda, tonight’s meeting shifts focus to policymaking…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (363+ words) Mitchell Shire Council will consider a community push to give farmers a formal say in council decision-making, after a petition calling for an Agricultural Advisory Committee drew 628 signatures from across the shire. The petition, organised by the not-for-profit group Protect…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (88+ words) Cobram Courier Master grant applications at free council workshop Seeking grant success? Look no further than a free, hands-on workshop hosted by Moira Shire Council. Strange tales | Circus stories and burial sites Hall of Fame honour On the Grapevine | A…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (130+ words) A significant change is on the cards for Hamilton Street in Rutherglen as Indigo Shire Council proposes to permanently close the unsealed southern section to vehicular traffic, at the Main Street intersection. Under the proposal, vehicular access along Hamilton Street…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (373+ words) Steven Parisotto was named Director of Planning & Community and Zack Walsh appointed Director of Infrastructure. The appointments follow the retirement of former Director Infrastructure & Planning Garry Stoll after a long career in local government, including four years with Murrumbidgee Council....