Ararat Rural City Council Seeks Community Feedback on Community Vision and Draft Council Plan

Ararat Rural City Council Seeks Community Feedback on Community Vision and Draft Council Plan

Ararat Rural City Council Seeks Community Feedback on Community Vision and Draft Council Plan Ararat Rural City Council is seeking the community’s feedback on its Community Vision 2035 and Draft Council Plan 2025-29.The Council Plan 2025-29 is guided by the long-term Community Vision 2035, a document which captures the aspirations of our community, and is characterised by: Strong population growth trajectories that buck trends in rural Victoria. Continuous and sustainable economic development which is focused on job creation through value adding in agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and tourism. Leadership in pragmatic approaches to local environmental management. Sustainable and effective local transport networks underpinned by careful technical and financial planning undertaken jointly between asset users and asset owners. Communities that are enhanced by access to artistic, cultural, sporting and recreational opportunities that meet needs and expectations. Strong and robust democratic processes underpinned by transparent governance, good financial management and organisational innovation.
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Upgrade Works Commence on Churchill Avenue

Upgrade Works Commence on Churchill Avenue

Upgrade Works Commence on Churchill Avenue Kerb and channel upgrade works to Churchill Avenue and Webb Street in the Ararat township are underway, with preliminary excavation activity breaking ground …
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Future Cardinia: share your feedback on Council’s strategic objectives

Future Cardinia: share your feedback on Council’s strategic objectives

Future Cardinia: share your feedback on Council’s strategic objectives The Cardinia Shire community is invited to provide feedback on Council’s draft strategic objectives, which will guide the develop…
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Murchison and District Community Plan 2025-2029 noted at March Council Meeting

Murchison and District Community Plan 2025-2029 noted at March Council Meeting

In Summary Council has noted the Murchison and District Community Plan 2025–2029, developed by the Murchison Community Planning Group (CPG) following extensive community consultation.
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Cautious welcome for 2025-2026 Federal Budget

Cautious welcome for 2025-2026 Federal Budget

Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) Chair Shane Sali has cautiously welcomed the cost-of living relief for taxpayers outlined in the 2025-2026 Federal Budget but says broader investment is needed to help r…
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Victoria Park Lake Skate Park lighting – now active!

Victoria Park Lake Skate Park lighting – now active!

Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce that installation of floodlighting at the Victoria Park Lake Skate Park in Shepparton is complete, with the Skate Park now illuminated for year-r…
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Contracts awarded for major community projects in Tatura and Katandra

Contracts awarded for major community projects in Tatura and Katandra

In Summary Council has awarded contracts for two major upgrades – a new skate park in Tatura and new public toilet facilities at Katandra Recreation Reserve.
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Lenne Street Drainage Upgrade works set to commence

Lenne Street Drainage Upgrade works set to commence

The Lenne Street Drainage Works will address critical stormwater drainage issues identified after the October 2022 flood event, aiming to reduce future flood impacts in the area.
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Government reveals more major planning changes

The Victorian Government has announced further major changes to state planning rules.
City of Boroondara 27 Mar 2025
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