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■ New funding totalling $90,000 has been allocated to review freight transport movements in Seymour. Melissa Horne, Ports and Freight Minister, announced a $45,000 investment through the Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program to begin work on the Seymour Freight Network Study. The $90,000 project – jointly funded with the Mitchell Shire Council – will review freight transport movement around Seymour, including analysis on local road freight options to connect to and from the Hume Fwy and the Goulburn Valley Hwy. The study will undertake modelling of population growth, regional economic development and industry forecasts, along with freight demand projections, future potential network restrictions and supply chain opportunities within Seymour. Experts will also assess infrastructure requirements and improvements needed to support the movement of freight vehicles through Seymour. Freight volumes are predicted to increase from around 360 million tonnes in 2014 to nearly 900 million tonnes in 2051. “By investing in projects like the Seymour Freight Network Study, we’re future-proofing the freight industry and ensuring jobs and economic security for our regional Victorian towns,” said Ms Horne. “Maintaining and investing in our freight network ensures that goods are getting where they need to go, and that we’re creating jobs across the state.”
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■ Long-time local residents have incorrectly received messages from Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell that congratulate them on becoming Australian citizens. Ms Lovell issued an apology after her office sent thousands of emails on Wednesday night (Oct. 8). Social media erupted. “ What is this crap? I got one as well,” Peter messaged his friend Craig at Mansfield. Jamie: “Oh dear. These are popping up all over northern Victoria like a rash. Wendy, the LetterTron 3000 seems to have blown a gasket.” Former politician André Haermeyer piped in: “All MPs do it. It serves a practical purpose in making people who aren’t already aware, of their local MP and how they can help them, but it is also a subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) pitch for your vote once you’re on the electoral roll.”
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