The North and West Melbourne City Deal Plan was launched this morning. The growth plan seeks to respond to the impacts of the pandemic as well as put in place infrastructure to support growth over the long term. This is the first time in decades that the north and west metropolitan regions have come together to agree on a joint plan. One in three Victorians live in the region today, and it is forecast to grow to over 3 million people by 2040. The plan covers 13 local governme

Did you spend your weekend dreaming of a holiday outside your 5km radius of life? Did it include a visit to an iconic natural wonder or the Great Ocean Road? Or cycling a rail trail past farmgate tastings of cheese, fudge, olives, berries, chocolate, craft beer, a distillery and ice creamery? If yes to any or all of the above, google Timboon and Simpson in western Victoria. Recent development in the Great Ocean Road Region (GORR) has highlighted its limited capacity to sustai