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“Can’t afford to have one accident”: Southern Grampians moves forward with $480,000 upgrade of dangerous Hamilton intersection

“Can’t afford to have one accident”: Southern Grampians moves forward with $480,000 upgrade of dangerous Hamilton intersection

The project is part of a $2 million overhaul of Hamilton’s pedestrian crossings and intersections.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians council approves 340-home Hamilton estate despite traffic and flooding concerns

Southern Grampians council approves 340-home Hamilton estate despite traffic and flooding concerns

The four-stage development on Lake Hamilton’s edge will include hundreds of homes, a childcare centre and retail space, with planning permits still required.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Dangerous Southern Grampians intersections to get $781,000 upgrade

Dangerous Southern Grampians intersections to get $781,000 upgrade

The funding follows earlier pedestrian crossing upgrades and will target roads identified as safety priorities in 2023.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians pushes “expensive” plan to re-route trucks and improve bus services in Hamilton

Southern Grampians pushes “expensive” plan to re-route trucks and improve bus services in Hamilton

Council says major upgrades will depend on government support and further funding.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians council moves full steam ahead on Hamilton's multimillion-dollar revamp

Southern Grampians council moves full steam ahead on Hamilton's multimillion-dollar revamp

From a new library and community hub to upgraded streets and public spaces, two major projects are progressing in the CBD.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Money down the drain”: Southern Grampians latest council to bin rubbish mandate

“Money down the drain”: Southern Grampians latest council to bin rubbish mandate

Cross contamination between glass and cardboard can result in both ending up in landfill.

Zara Cuthbertson
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How new fees at the Hamilton aquatic centre will impact local sport clubs

How new fees at the Hamilton aquatic centre will impact local sport clubs

A new cost model will focus on the space and time the facility is in use.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians councillor suspended after misconduct allegations

Southern Grampians councillor suspended after misconduct allegations

Katrina Rainsford defended her actions, saying a healthy local government should allow its representatives to “ask difficult questions”.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians Council signs off on $1 million state-funded road crossings overhaul

Southern Grampians Council signs off on $1 million state-funded road crossings overhaul

A joint safety review between council and the state government has translated into raised platforms and redesigned intersections to slow vehicles near busy pedestrian areas.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Southern Grampians council eyes 24-hour lock up to crack down on shire’s wandering cats

Southern Grampians council eyes 24-hour lock up to crack down on shire’s wandering cats

A new four-year blueprint targets registration gaps, feral pets and owner education after months of public feedback.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Plane trees will blind a weary council: 25 established trees to be removed from town’s CBD

Plane trees will blind a weary council: 25 established trees to be removed from town’s CBD

They share some history, those trees and Hamilton.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The new 5am to midnight rural study hub encouraging Hamilton residents to “live, learn and work local”

The new 5am to midnight rural study hub encouraging Hamilton residents to “live, learn and work local”

“Unfortunately for regional Victoria, we have one of the lowest completion rates of education beyond Year 12.”

Zara Cuthbertson