Independent Federal Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines, hosted a Local Government Roundtable in Wangaratta recently, with roads, housing and natural disaster preparedness top of her agenda. Twice a year, Dr Haines brings together the mayors and CEOs...

As consultation is sought for the right to work from home, cafes say it might not work

Victorian government intends to make work from home a right

Legislation to secure Treaty between government and First Peoples later this year

New laws take effect from 1 July

Haines has called on the federal government to better guarantee local gas supply

No more fisheries officers as part of budget measure

Extra funding sought from state government for struggling farmers

Scant resources mean the government's home care package is to be delayed - until November

It seems Strathbogie Shire has been overlooked in the state budget

The Mansfield Shire Council is unanimous with a 5000-strong army on the new emergency levy

As Labor celebrates pushing through the new 'land tax' levy, the CFA remains vigilant

The region's wish list for the treasurer

Birrell holds firm in Nicholls

A resounding victory for Helen Haines in Indi as Trenery gets 'better than' national average

Indi's main chances to win seat reflect on campaign and prospects ahead of election day