School precinct overhaul

by Amy Hume AFTER a year of congestion and traffic chaos Kilmore’s school precinct is expected to undergo major safety improvements over the next two years. The $300,000 project will include installation of three supervised crossing points, improved parking facilities and a roundabout (Conway/Rutledge Street) to benefit four major schools in the area. St Patrick’s Primary School relocated to Conway Street, Kilmore, in 2011 and since its mov... Read more...

“Speedway” parking concerns

by Amy Hume
TRAIN commuters and residents are calling for increased parking and safety measures at Wandong, Wallan and, particularly, Kilmore East train stations after an overflow of parking and speed concerns.
Kilmore East resident Bill Honeychurch has experienced the parking problems first-hand and said on some days there can be up to 45 cars parked along O’Grady’s Road.
He said on days of rubbish collection, garbage trucks have difficulty get... Read more...

Injured footballer left waiting

by Amy Hume
AN Assumption College Kilmore footballer was left waiting for an ambulance for more than 23 minutes after acquiring a spinal injury at the home ground on Saturday.
Assumption’s First XVII... Read more...

Broadford pool to reopen

by Alexandra Falls
AFTER much outrage, protests and a 668-signature petition, the Broadford outdoor pool will reopen for the 2012-2013 summer season.
The pool was closed in March 2011 due to a passing W... Read more...

Dive in for club try outs

KILMORE Swimming Club is inviting all local swimmers to attend a Try Out Day next Sunday, May 27, at the Kilmore Leisure Centre.

The club, affiliated with Swimming Victoria, offers both children and ad...

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Bravo performance

MUSIC was brought to the ears of Mitchell Shire residents on Sunday afternoon with a concert held by the Mitchell Shire Concert Band and the Melbourne Male Choir.

 

About 200 people enjoyed the perform...

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Wandong gas gets a mention

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:30

THE Coalition Government has announced details of the next phase of the rollout of its $100 million Energy for the Regions program, even mentioning Wandong-Heathcote Junction’s long-promised gas connection in its press release.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ry...

Struggle for connection

Thursday, 10 May 2012 16:55
A TELEPHONE and fiber optics cable lying in the Reedy Creek bed was yesterday temporarily fixed following a lengthy bureaucratic struggle by residents.

Telstra’s northern Victoria general manager, Robert Bell, said a Telstra repairs crew yesterday repaired the cable, which had fallen away from a br...

Kilmore goes pink

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:30

KILMORE Netball Club will get pink this Saturday as part of the Breast Cancer Network Australia’s Pink Footy and Netball Day.

All players and supporters are encouraged to wear pink to pay tribute to local women and their families who have been affected by breast cancer.

The Club invites all district...

West projects voice

Thursday, 10 May 2012 16:52
by Amy Hume
MANY residents to the west of Kilmore are rallying behind the Wallan Kilmore Bypass Group to push for exploration of a northern bypass option.
The group formed prior to the release of VicRoads’ western option, and is now one of four bypass lobby groups to form since the $130M project was...

Magpies ride the wave

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:28

By Catherine Ferraro

WALLAN senior footballers are eager to prove a 55-point win over Melton Centrals on Saturday was no lucky victory.

Round five of the Riddell District Football League competition saw Wallan commit to four solid quarters of football to win over a well respected Melton Central outfit...

Western option revealed

Thursday, 10 May 2012 16:41

By Amy Hume
A WESTERN option for the proposed Kilmore Wallan bypass was publically released by Minister for Roads Terry Mulder yesterday.
The option proposes a bypass west of Kilmore, parallel to Paynes Road and Kings Lane, which will be considered along with four other options to the east.

Mr Mulder s...

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