September 7, 2026

The South West Daily · Sep 6, 2026 · 2m

Here is what is making news for September 7, 2026.====================================The Coalition has announced a $288 million investment in a new Country Roads and Bridges program meaning each of Victoria’s 48 rural and regional councils will receive $1.5 million every year for four years in untied funding for local roads and bridge upgrades.

Shadow Minister for Local Government, Bev McArthur made the announcement at the Rural Councils Victoria Conference in Swan Hill.

Rural Councils Victoria Deputy Chair and Corangmite Shire Mayor Cr Kate Makin says the forum was a huge win for the…