General News
11 August, 2026
IN BRIEF: Hanson coming to Marnoo, zoning changes and a better budget
A few bits of news we didn't want you to miss.
Zoning changes
SEVEN properties in Charlton’s Clifton Street will have the urban floodway zone removed and replaced with the township zone after Buloke Shire adopted amendments to its planning scheme. Mayor Cr Graeme Milne said the amendment ensures planning controls accurately reflect current flood risk while supporting future development opportunities. “Updating our planning scheme is an important step in ensuring flood risks are properly managed while recognising the benefits of significant mitigation works.”
Hanson on bill
ONE Nation federal leader Pauline Hanson will be the star attraction at a Farmers’ Fightback event in Marnoo this month. The group opposing controversial renewable energy transmission line projects and “defending generational farmers against Government overreach” will have Senator Hanson as the key speaker at the fundraiser.
Better budget
IMPROVEMENTS in state funding have assisted East Wimmera Health Service to deliver a budget designed to support continued investment in services, workforce development, quality and risk management, and improvements to facilities, the board said last week.
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