In a thrilling top-of-the-ladder clash, Gisborne-Kyneton United edged out Taylors Lakes by just seven points in a fiercely contested match that went down to the wire. The lead changed multiple times throughout the day as both sides brought their best football in a high pressure, highly contested game. The match was ultimately decided in the final quarter, when experienced ruck Belinda Hateley pushed forward and slotted a crucial goal, giving GKU the breathing room they needed to hold on for the win. Hateley was instrumental all day, dominating the ruck contests and providing first use to a developing midfield group. Ainslie, Korinfsky and Nicholson were relentless through the midfield, linking up beautifully to feed the outside runners Chiara Dickson and Alicia Chadwick and keep the ball moving forward for GKU. Their work around the stoppages helped set the tone in a game where territory was hard-fought. On the scoreboard, Hateley, Cowan and Jacobsen-Logan all contributed with two goals each, providing a consistent threat up forward. GKU’s defensive unit held strong under immense pressure from the Taylors Lakes forward line. Mitchell played arguably her best football to date, intercepting and rebounding well, while Peterson, Lenius and Brancatisano were rock solid in defense, shutting down key opposition attacks and helping to maintain structure when it mattered most. GKU 6.5.41 def Taylor’s Lakes 5.4.34. Round 5 sees GKU take on Sunbury Kangaroos Saturday May 10, 5pm at Gardiner Reserve. FREE digital editions and weekly newsletter direct to your inbox CRISIS support agency Indigo Junction have appointed McCorkell Constructions to deliver 20 dwellings for youth accommodation in Midland. The 20 single-occupant rooms are being built thanks to $5.7 million in funding through the state government’s Community Housing New Build Grant program. Indigo Junction provides accommodation and crisis support for people in the Midland area who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, children and family services, family and women’s domestic violence support and youth and community programs. On completion, the youth accommodation project will provide crisis and transitional accommodation for young people, predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, aged 15 to 25. The three-storey complex will comprise 10 bedrooms for crisis accommodation and 24/7 supervision as well as 10 one-bed units on the second and third floors designed for transitional accommodation. The development allows Indigo Junction to provide accommodation for young people with disabilities, with the final design ensuring there is a high standard of disability access.  The project is expected to reach completion at the end of 2026. Midland MLA Steve Catania said Indigo Junction did really important work in the community, and funding will ensure that critical work helps more people in our community. “Our government has invested significantly to deliver projects just like this, and I’ll continue to advocate for and support more assistance for people in need throughout the Midland area.” Housing and Works Minister John Carey said the government had invested or allocated more than $5 billion in housing and homelessness measures to assist the most vulnerable people in the community, including young people and those living with disability.  “The Community Housing New Build Grants program is a critical part of our social housing investment program and is providing financial support the community housing sector needs to deliver for our state’s most vulnerable people. “Housing remains one of our government’s top priorities, and we will continue to invest in new initiatives that support vulnerable people in our community and make homes more affordable.” CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The Castlemaine Magpies played host to South Bendigo at the Camp Reserve on Saturday and were overrun by their visitors The Magpie Seniors came into the match flying high off the back of consecutive wins over Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat The Bloods had also bagged a couple of wins and were keen to secure a third The Magpies were first on the board with a goal to Tyson Hickey but the Bloods had all the answers moving forward kicking five to lead by 26 points at quarter-time South nabbed another early in the second before playing coach Michael Hartley kicked the Magpies second The Bloods Josh Nitschke was on fire smashing on another four before Josh Eyre pegged one back for the Magpies At half-time 43 points separated the sides Kaiden Antonowicz kicked another couple for the visitors in the third with another from the boot of Brock Harvey before Castlemaine’s Harrison Sheahan and Kalan Huntly claimed late goals The Bloods had extended their lead to 52 points at three-quarter-time South maintained their momentum in the third kicking another four goals but Castlemaine continued to challenge the side and were rewarded with three more goals to Josh Eyre in a strong finish The Magpie Reserves also lost a spirited match to the Bloods by 40 points The Under 18s were in touch with the Bloods after the first term but a fine second quarter effort set up a 39-point win for the visitors On the netball court the Magpies A Reserve side lost 30-56 in a great contest and 17 & Under had a terrific win 48 to 25 This Saturday in the split round the Magpies will travel south to take on the Gisborne Bulldogs at Gardiner Reserve and after a week’s rest the Magpie Women’s Football side will host White Hills in the Pink Round at the Camp Reserve on Mother’s Day this Sunday May 11 from 1pm Properties at Benloch and Lancefield were under threat after a large fire broke out on Frost Road last Thursday afternoon About 60 appliances from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria turned out just before 1pm to battle the out-of-control blaze as it spread across 70 hectares of scrub and bush The CFA issued an emergency warning to take shelter immediately as the fire moved in a southerly direction towards Burke and Wills Track With assistance from firefighting helicopters brigades had the situation under control by 4pm with crews continuing to work through the night to patrol and secure the area A fire investigator was called in to investigate the cause of the blaze It is thought a resident’s burn off may have escaped Fire restrictions for the Macedon Ranges were only lifted last Tuesday CFA CEO Jason Heffernan said it was unusual to see fires of this level in April but a lot of the state was quite dry “Some parts of this state are at record levels of rainfall deficit,” he said “It is dry — we just haven’t had the rainfall.” the Redesdale Revellers will be returning to Sutton Grange Hall with their brand-new show for 2025 “We are back for our fourth show at our new home at the Sutton Grange Hall,” enthused producer and long-time Reveller Dennis Perry “We have had amazing audiences and the feedback was that everyone has had a great time so in 2025 we’re back and looking forward to more packed houses.” is the brainchild of the late Arnold Jenkins and Lyn Brown and their spirit has been with the Revellers at Sutton Grange “They would both be thrilled that audiences pack out the hall to enjoy an afternoon’s great entertainment,” Dennis said Each show is followed by a delicious afternoon lunch and funds raised go to the upkeep of the Sutton Grange Hall and local community groups Last year the Redesdale Hall Committee (who provided afternoon tea for the first weekend of shows) used monies raised to pay for a new washing machine and dryer for the Redesdale CFA The Revellers will be performing their unique Cabaret-style show this year across two weekends in May •     Saturday and Sunday Tickets are $25 and every performance includes an excellent afternoon tea Go along and join the Revellers for a great afternoon’s entertainment Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZIDX CALL or TEXT the Revellers hotline: 0487 619 473 Home / Midland University Hosts 2025 Spring Research & Critical Thinking Fair Midland University’s 2025 Spring Research & Critical Thinking Fair was held on May 2nd at the Wikert Event Center There were more than 40 different students representing Biology as well as Howard Hanson Honors students presenting as part of their capstone project.  these research projects serve as the capstone experience for their academic major requiring them to apply skills they have developed throughout their time at Midland their projects involve putting academic knowledge into practice by going out into the community for enhanced experiences and reflection.  Students presented their findings to judges during the event and awards were presented in two different categories First place in Inquiry & Evidence-based Research went to Myana Sigers for her presentation Racial Disparities in Drug Sentencing: The Impact of Legal Policies on the Prison Pipeline Second place went to Alec Villanueva for his presentation In the Primary Data/Explanatory Research category first place went to Emma Strom for her presentation Understanding Police Officer Stress Levels: Agency-Supported Coping Strategies Second place was awarded to Kelly Leuthaeuser for her presentation Analyzing the Predictive Power of Childhood Trauma on College Academic Performance Myana SigersRacial Disparities in Drug Sentencing: The Impact of Legal Policies on the Prison Pipeline Alec VillanuevaA Spiraling Economy: The United States Emma StromUnderstanding Police Officer Stress Levels: Agency-Supported Coping Strategies Kelly LeuthaeuserAnalyzing the Predictive Power of Childhood Trauma 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If you continue using our website, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website and you agree to our Privacy Policy CROOKED Spire owner and Swan Chamber of Commerce president Mike Matich is running as the Liberal candidate for the seat of Midland Mr Matich said he decided to run for the seat of Midland because he was frustrated and could hear the community’s frustration as well I’ve got this business right here in the middle of town and it is a really central point,” he said “I get to hear from lots of different people from all walks of life I would often hear people who have been around talking about this nostalgic Midland and what it used to be like.” Mr Matich said when the Swan Chamber was looking at putting on a motor racing event in Midland someone brought in photos from the mid-90s Gull Speed Classic events held in Midland “It’s a great event – you could see cars and all the places set up but behind that I saw all these shops and I saw the life that was there Mr Matich said people in Perth didn’t give Midland the respect it deserved but it was an area with great things already and potential on top “But these things that have come have not been because of government input,” he said Mr Matich said some of the key issues he had heard about were cost of living “We’ve got a cost-of-living crisis,” he said we’ve got a large homeless population in Midland and we need proper solutions to these problems.” Mr Matich said it wasn’t his first choice to run and he was never political but he wanted to make a difference for Midland because the community had approached him for representation “I actually think Midland is one of the best places in our state and we’ve turned a derelict building into a thriving community and I think that’s really important,” he said “I’ve never been a member of a political party up until a month ago – if you asked me a year ago “I had enough advice as well not to do this “I’ve been able to meet with Rita Safiotti and Michelle Roberts over time and work with these people because at the end of the day we’ve worked really hard at the Swan Chamber of Commerce over the last number of years to be apolitical “I’m assuming the next question from you is how do you think the Swan Chamber of Commerce is apolitical when you are running as the member for Midland for a particular political party “The great thing is we’ve got our treasurer “We’ve actually got two of our board members who are both running for parliament I think that’s really exciting and it just really shows the diversity that we’ve got in the chamber “This is me having a go and being a part of the system and trying to get in and make a change for Midland.” Commercial spaces at nine METRONET train stations are now available to Perth businesses The incentivised tenancies are part of the redeveloped and new stations at Alkimos 12 tenancies in total are being advertised ranging from 39sqm at Cannington Station to 391sqm at Midland Station while the majority will be ready for occupation mid-2025 While use is still subject to council approvals businesses across a wide range of uses are encouraged to apply with the “excellent visibility and access” promoted as suitable for: cafes and food outlets; wellness beauty and health businesses and boutique fitness studios; general retail and other service providers “With high-traffic of daily commuters and easy access to transport these vacant spaces are perfect for your business to grow and establish a name within your local community.” To find out more about the tenancies and how to apply, head to the METRONET website A man has been charged by WA Police over a number of offences concerning an incident which took place in Midland yesterday was arrested by Midland Detectives on Thursday the 13th of March police…received multiple calls regarding a white Toyota Camry sedan being driven on the wrong side of Guilford Road “Several resources were diverted to the area police received report of a serious assault outside of a residence on Ferguson Street in Midland involving the driver of the white Toyota Camry                                       advertisement officers located a 67-year-old man – the victim – with lacerations to his arm.” Police allege that the accused man had a knife and note that the victim and accused know each other “Police arrested the 38-year-old man at the scene during which time it will be alleged he spat at an attending officer,” said the police spokesperson “The victim was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.” faces three charges: one count of assaulting a police officer and once count of intending to hurt another person Today the man will face the Midland Magistrates Court You must be logged in to post a comment WAMN ESHOP Dismiss “I’m proud to be a one club player,” Alisha Turner told the Express on the eve of playing her 250th game for the Kyneton Tigers Turner has played in all grades across around 20 years on the courts She’s often been a team captain and coach and this season is devoting much of her energies to the Kyneton C and D-grade teams The Tigers are making sure her 250th receives due recognition and would love to see plenty of supporters coming along for the D-grade match against Lancefield at 10am at the Showgrounds on Friday Sign in Join now, it's FREE! HONG KONG (AP) — Global shares were mixed in holiday-thinned trading Monday while oil prices fell after the OPEC+ group of oil producing nations said it plans to boost output Markets were closed in Britain and much of Asia The future for the S&P 500 slid 0.6% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5% Germany's DAX gained 0.4% to 23,181.61 and the CAC 40 in Paris slipped 0.4% to 7,737.21 benchmark crude oil fell as much as 4% early in the day By late Monday in Asia it had shed $1.15 or 2% to $57.14 per barrel the OPEC+ group of eight nations announced it will raise its output by 411,000 barrels per day as of June 1 The group said strong fundamentals were behind the decision though analysts also speculated that it might reflect a desire to curry favor with U.S President Donald Trump before he makes a visit to the Middle East later this month Prices have fallen nearly 20% in the past three months as traders have factored in the likely impact of Trump's trade policies on the global economy Trump has made delivering lower gas prices one of his talking points security guarantees; the White House bears down they listen,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary president has become an unofficial swing vote inside OPEC+,” he said gasoline is selling for an average of about $3.17 per gallon But prices are falling to a point where many producers can no longer turn a profit Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 1% to 8,157.80 while Taiwan's Taiex declined 1.2% dollar slipped to 144.15 Japanese yen from 144.71 yen Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day the market’s longest winning streak since 2004 It has reclaiming much of the ground it lost after President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in early April The rally was spurred by a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market and revived hopes that Washington will tone down its trade tensions with China The S&P 500 climbed 1.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.4% The S&P 500 is still down 3.3% so far this year and 7.4% below the record it reached in February Roughly 90% of stocks and every sector in the S&P 500 advanced fell 3.7% after the iPhone maker estimated that Trump's tariffs will cost it $900 million Banks and other financial companies also made solid gains JPMorgan Chase rose 2.3% and Visa closed 1.5% higher That marks a slowdown in hiring from March but it was solidly better than economists anticipated Jobs are being closely watched for signs of stress amid trade war tensions The economy is already showing signs of strain. The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace during the first quarter of the year It was slowed by a surge in imports as businesses tried to get ahead of Trump’s tariffs Companies have been cutting and withdrawing financial forecasts because of the uncertainty over how much tariffs will cost them and how much they will squeeze consumers and sap spending Check out Village Report - the news that matters most to Canada, updated throughout the day.  Or, subscribe to Village Report's free daily newsletter: a compilation of the news you need to know Subscribe More Spotlight > Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Metronet construction work and level crossing noise in Midland have long been causing sleepless nights for residents locals say they have been overcome with fumes relating to the project but the Minister in charge says it’s all part of building for the future Local resident Fiona Nichols says a smell from the work has started making her feel dizzy WAtoday and Nine News Perth have previously reported on how construction noise and warning bells from the new Cale Street level crossing were keeping residents up at night The new crossing replaced the old Helena Street rail crossing less than 500 metres away which closed to make way for the new Midland Train Station Due to the built-up area and land constraints around Cale Street through which passenger and freight trains pass a new level crossing was the most feasible solution to maintain north-south access to the town centre according to the Public Transport Authority It improved traffic flow and connectivity across the rail corridor into the town centre But since the Cale Street level crossing opened there have been complaints about noise and disruption Nichols says she has been overcome by petrol-like fumes which has meant she could not sleep at home last night “I’d liken it to something like food poisoning I haven’t experienced something like this before,” she said The overpowering smell is also affecting patrons at the local pub where the fumes were sucked in through an airconditioning vent Owner Kevin Bartholomew says his venue was filled with a pungent smell The residents and business owners say they’re not opposed to the development including Transport Minister Rita Saffioti to show more consideration for their wellbeing “Give people a warning if there’s going to be a terrible smell,” Nichols said “We apologise for all the inconvenience in relation to building these new stations and new rail lines but this is about building the infrastructure for the future.” Bartholomew said saying sorry for the inconvenience over and over and over has “lost its shine a little bit” Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter but the Minister in charge says it\\u2019s all part of building for the future I\\u2019m feeling nauseous and dizzy,\\u201D she said \\u201CI\\u2019d liken it to something like food poisoning I haven\\u2019t experienced something like this before,\\u201D she said The residents and business owners say they\\u2019re not opposed to the development \\u201CGive people a warning if there\\u2019s going to be a terrible smell,\\u201D Nichols said \\u201CWe apologise for all the inconvenience in relation to building these new stations and new rail lines but this is about building the infrastructure for the future.\\u201D Bartholomew said saying sorry for the inconvenience over and over and over has \\u201Clost its shine a little bit\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMIDLAND Texas (KOSA) - Two men have been arrested after a shooting in Midland Midland County deputies responded to a hospital in Odessa about a gunshot victim it was discovered the shooting happened at WCR 124 area in Midland 30-year-old Louis Uriel Guizer was arrested for Deadly Conduct 56-year-old Enrique Ramirez was also arrested for tampering with evidence Both suspects have been booked into the Midland County Jail A FREE event aiming to help connect people living with disabilities or those providing disability support with service providers will be held on March 28 from 10am to 2pm at the Midland town hall The expo will offer a variety of services and products from assistive technologies to support services to assist attendees in helping their experience of using NDIS become easier Disability providers in the area will also be in attendance to answer questions provide expert insights and guide attendees in achieving their NDIS goals The first 200 attendees will also receive a free coffee from Eloma Care The Midland Town Hall is fully accessible with wheelchair access available Photography and video recording will occur during the event for promotional purposes Visitors preferring not to be photographed are encouraged to inform a team member upon arrival interested individuals can contact The Disability Events Community at hello@thedec.com.au or call 0493 993 320 Tickets are free but registration is essential to secure a spot at the event one-bathroom home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers prospective buyers will be able to enjoy the convenience of having Gilbert’s Fresh Market located right across the road from them The living area continues on into the kitchen which provides plenty of bench space to prepare meals on The two generously sized bedrooms are filled with natural light and the low-maintenance backyard is ideal for outdoor activities Stay cool with the included air conditioning units at the property and keep all your laundered clothes neatly tidily kept away in the built in robes The natural wooden décor of the kitchen forms a unified natural charm to the cooking area and the abundance of drawers and cupboards will make organisation and preparation a breeze The property’s prime location ensures convenience with Midland Gate Shopping Centre schools and public transport just 500m away The home also includes a single-car garage for secure parking and rear access via a laneway to the spacious backyard with patio and sheds this property offers great potential for those seeking a central A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will work with the Cook Labor Government to build Western Australia's future today announcing a major expansion to St John of God Midland Public Hospital This election is a clear choice: between Labor who will strengthen Medicare and deliver better healthcare for Australians and Peter Dutton and the Liberals who will cut Medicare and leave Australians without the services they rely on We will invest $200 million to deliver more hospital beds more ICU and neonatal care beds and a redesign of the obstetrics and neonatal unit This is on top of $105 million to upgrade the emergency department already committed by the Cook Government with a further $50 million to be invested as part of this expansion The $355 million expansion of the St John of God Midland Public Hospital will expand the availability of free public health care and reduce ambulance ramping to meet the needs of patients in Perth's growing eastern suburbs and the Wheatbelt This commitment builds on the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to delivering free reduce waiting times in emergency rooms and manage ramping; This investment in public health care is in stark contrast to Peter Dutton who was voted the worst Health Minister in Medicare history by Australia's doctors after he tried to cut $50 billion from public hospitals and end bulk billing with a fee for every GP visit Quotes attributable to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: "We're working with the Cook Labor Government to build Western Australia's future we will invest $200 million to extend St John of God Midland Public Hospital to deliver more beds and a new emergency department with the largest ever investment in more than 40 years cheaper medicines and more Urgent Care Clinics – where all you need is your Medicare card not your credit card." Quotes attributable to the Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook: "My Government will never stop working towards ensuring Western Australians live in the healthiest state in the country "We have the strongest economy in the nation – and the fastest growing population in the nation But we need to ensure our hospitals continue to grow to keep up with that "This redevelopment of St John of God Midland Public Hospital will significantly boost capacity – slashing wait times and tackling ambulance ramping while increasing the size of the ICU by 50 per cent "This announcement supports my Government's record health investment which has delivered thousands of new doctors and nurses as 700 new beds over the past three years – the equivalent of a new tertiary hospital." Quotes attributable to Federal Health Minister Mark Butler: "This election is a choice between Labor's plan to keep building or Peter Dutton's promise to cut Only a vote for Labor is a vote for stronger Medicare "Australia's doctors voted Peter Dutton the worst Health Minister in Medicare history for a reason "Everything in Peter Dutton's record tells us that he will start by cutting Medicare and he won't stop there He will cut everything except your taxes." INDEPENDENT Midland candidate Sarah Howlett says there are some big traffic issues in Midland and the smarter thing would be to do a traffic study of the whole area first to understand where the problems are and have a look at the solutions before spending anymore money who is a City of Swan Midland Guildford ward councillor Cale Street and the closing of the Helena Street crossing were causing big issues Swan View that they’re not coming to Midland because it’s too difficult to get in,’’ she said “So that is very upsetting for the Midland business district – they’re choosing to shop in High Wycombe The Robinson Road level crossing was closed to make way for the Bellevue railcar depot “Robinson Road obviously is still being raised as an issue – two years on there has been no movement there.’’ She said she had heard that up to 20 businesses had closed down but she hadn’t had that data validated “The level crossing at Cale Street and the access to that level crossing from Cale Street across is fraught with danger – having to turn left to do a permitted U-turn onto Victoria Street then left onto Cale Street is how you access that crossing from here – that’s how you get to the other side of the railway line “The other problem is when you are heading north from Cale Street you have to run the gauntlet of Victoria Street to come to the small little exchange to be able to turn right to go back up Great Eastern Highway “And if you’re turning right it’s all those problems – if you are turning right heading east to go right onto Cale Street to go to the crossing traffic is banking up in all directions “It’s become a very bespoke road network that is fraught with one-way streets single lane access and this is the metropolitan regional centre of Midland and that’s a problem.’’ As a strategic centre DevelopmentWA have control over so much of the area but she said the traffic issues were all caused by DevelopmentWA – they’re all state government planning problems “Well before the station was being constructed and at the planning stages that intersection was raised by the Metronet community consultation group of which I was a community member and we were asking why is the level crossing being opened there because (it) was state government policy (to not open them).’’ Another question was how were people meant to access the crossing and this was what they’ve come up with In relation to comments by self-confessed train obsessive Kevin McQuoid from a railway family that the Cale Street level crossing in Midland should have followed a Horseshow bridge solution she said it was possible but it had been said to her that overpasses wouldn’t work because WA’s freight ran on double height containers and that’s where the amount of road you needed to create the ramp didn’t exist “But if they’d moved the freight line like they were meant to we wouldn’t necessarily have this issue – that’s another problem in itself “The other problem it’s caused by closing Helena Street crossing is that from the Coal Dam development (people) have to access through Amherst Road around the primary school and then exit over the Morrison Road crossing – that banks up so far and you can get caught at that boom gate for 20 minutes which means people in Woodbridge can’t actually leave their community because of the traffic banking up a grade separation at Morrison Road – I don’t know if that the right answer as that’s going to reclaim the primary school and I don’t know where we’re driving the traffic – the smarter thing would be doing a traffic study...before we spend another dollar trying to do a little patch work.’’ The New Midland Station Project is set to reach a significant milestone with the opening of a new multi-storey car park on Monday located within the existing station’s footprint will provide much-needed parking relief for commuters with 20 dedicated ACROD bays and 13 motorcycle bays It is equipped with modern amenities such as Pay by Plate and SmartParker machines The facility also includes provisions for future electric car charging stations As part of the Summer of Free Travel initiative parking will be free for all SmartRider holders until February 5 the standard $2 per 24-hour period parking fee will apply The car park’s design prioritises visual appeal reflecting local geographical landmarks and Aboriginal language group colours represents the area between the Western Australian coast and the Darling Ranges Transport Minister Rita Saffioti highlighted the significance of the new facility stating: “The opening of the new multi-storey car park marks a major milestone in our redevelopment of the Midland Station “The new car park includes 770 parking bays across the five-storey building providing much-needed relief to the station’s previous parking pressure.” Midland MLA Michelle Roberts highlighted the car park’s impact on accessibility noting: “This new multi-deck car park will make it easier than ever before for people in Midland and surrounding areas to access our world-class train network.” The opening of the new car park will allow for the decommissioning of the existing parking area paving the way for the construction of a temporary and permanent bus interchange This marks the next phase in the ongoing redevelopment of Midland Station which aims to reshape the heart of Midland and deliver long-term benefits to the community You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation Attendees voiced both positive support and some strong words of caution during a public meeting regarding Midland's possible use of an MZO Cited as “another tool in the toolbox” by Mayor Bill Gordon the provincial land-use and development approval MZO (Minister’s Zoning Order) was granted for municipalities to hasten development through zoning matters Midland council had an opportunity in March to approve use of an MZO for approximately 420 proposed units within a mixed-use subdivision development at 565 Balm Beach Road but unanimously chose hosting a non-statutory public meeting to allow the public to be a part of the process before making the formal approval During this week's meeting, Jamie Robinson of MHBC Planning explained that the MZO request was made to get around red tape surrounding OPA 7's (Simcoe County's Official Plan Amendment) He said that if council were to grant MZO approval there would still be various studies and that council would still have the opportunity to grant or deny the proposed development as per due process The first member of the public to speak was planner Greg Barker of Innovative Planning Solutions who expressed support for the MZO usage and added that an adjacent property on Balm Beach Road would also be looking for a similar application to Midland council in the near future Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North CEO Kimberley Woodcock also spoke at the podium in support Project developer Delbrook Group had earlier offered to donate lands toward affordable housing to the not-for-profit organization some locals shared reservations over the implications of development in the corridor between County Road 93 and Marshall Road Town staff and council members responded to concerns from Midland resident Judy Thomas by saying a lack of available family doctors could be alleviated by providing them housing and the issue of overcrowded schools would be a matter for school boards to explore they noted that wildlife in the area would be part of a study Thomas also mentioned a previous petition made in decades past which asked for a speed reduction along Balm Beach Road (it changes from 60 km/h to 80 km/h near the Salvation Army) to a continuous 60 kilometres per hour adding that it had been defeated back then Tiny Township resident Dave Hobson raised caution to safety requirements in the area speaking from perspective as a member of the police and the planners attending the meeting to explore street lights as well as consideration for a speed reduction Gordon stated during the public meeting: “If there were ever a reason to believe that it’s the right thing to do in Midland “And I’m hoping the takeaway for other developers who will see this and perhaps factor in more Habitat lots into their builds to participate in that public-private partnership – which I believe is the future of trying to solve the housing crisis,” Gordon added Midland’s committee of the whole approved to support the MZO request with potential ratification at an upcoming regular meeting of council The matter would then be sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for further approval Delbrook CEO Mehdi Shafiei told MidlandToday that the concerns were critical for the developers as well and assured that they would be addressed through detailed analysis and studies with consultants as well as through collaboration with the town planning department “The support was great,” said Shafiei “That shows that people know that they need housing and the shortage of housing in Ontario is all over the news so that’s understandable.” Woodcock told MidlandToday that the benefits to housing reach far beyond simple lodging but to have a development that’s committed to multiple areas of the housing continuum – which includes inclusivity and affordability – it’s a very responsible way of developing,” said Woodcock “The concerns are understandable but also addressable.” When asked about the potential for other developers to donate lands similar to Delbrook’s offer Woodcock replied: “Habitat for Humanity is excited by any and every opportunity to create affordable housing and serve people in the community who need help accessing affordable and secure housing.” The MZO non-statutory public meeting presentation by MHBC Planning is available in the council agenda on the town of Midland website Council meetings are held every third Wednesday, and can be viewed on Rogers TV cable channel 53 when available, or through the livestream on the Rogers TV website. Archives of council meetings are available through Rogers TV and on the Town of Midland’s YouTube channel Few warnings have the impact and clarity like the one that can be found on the last page of the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition’s (SCGC) information package that promotes the benefits of expanding the Greenbelt.  what happens to our environment happens as well to us and our community," it says the local organization has attempted to cut through all of the clutter to deliver what the boxing world would call ‘the knockout punch’ — a claim so direct and accurate there’s virtually no room to debate it At an education/information session Sunday afternoon presented by the Facebook group Engaging Residents of Oro-Medonte and held at the Oro-Medonte Community Arena a few dozen area residents turned out to hear what they can do to ensure the long-term health of their communities “We’re here as part of a four-part series about how the Greenbelt can be beneficial to water security in Simcoe County,” said Margaret Prophet We had one in Tiny Township about two weeks ago and we’re going to have another one in Alliston and then up towards Clearview “We’re talking specifically about the Oro Moraine and how important it is not only to the residents of Oro-Medonte but to the greater water security in Simcoe County and how we can make sure that we can have places that provide our water provide us with recreation and tourism dollars and make sure our communities are livable," she added.  Rather than direct the conversation with traditional talking points the organizers of the afternoon session put the direction and onus of the conversation on those who attended Prophet and her session ‘facilitators’ encouraged the residents to share their values “We find that residents really know their communities best,” Prophet said “We’re trying to have a conversation about how the Greenbelt can be beneficial for them to kind of cue into their own concerns about water security.” At one of the 'break-out’ tables the discussion ranged from how folks got their water the value of wetlands in the community and the impacts of aggregate mining to the urbanization of rural areas allowed residents to keep their concerns top of mind so when the Greenbelt’s 10-year statutory review is held sometime later this year they’ll have their input prepared and ready to go the province designated Simcoe County as a high priority for Greenbelt expansion because urbanization was threatening water security “Growth pressures were kind of overwhelming the water table and it was written about in various reports,” Prophet said “So that was a proposal that was trying to figure out how do we keep the moraine and the watershed “It’s a balancing act versus an erasure of one over the other,” she added Understanding there are competing priorities at work is essential to building the right plan but it only works if everyone is using the same factual information “The government’s responsibility really should be ‘we’re making decisions based on the evidence,'” Prophet said I don’t know if they necessarily lie we have forgotten that evidence matters.” She compared the government’s actions to an individual making an insurance claim after a car crash you have to tell them what the value of the vehicle is how badly damaged it is and you have to have receipts to back it up,” Prophet said She said she’s made numerous presentations that have been criticized by government decision-makers because they don’t like the facts — not that they disagree with them “The presentation I did today is a short version of what I would normally do,” Prophet said “It kind of feels a little bit like I’m going to depress you but I really need you to understand what the baseline is here." She gets that she’s not delivering good news but that doesn’t sway her commitment “This is civics engagement 101,” Prophet said Who’s got your interests at heart?  People need to know that someone’s going to listen to them.” (Editor's note: MTN Sports is featuring a Midland Roundtable Athlete of the Year finalist nightly leading into this year's awards banquet Monday at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center five girls) in the Billings area are nominated annually by coaches and activities directors Roundtable members — a group of longtime sports enthusiasts in Billings — have then voted on one male and one female winner since 1989 BILLINGS — Rae Smart is not afraid to work – within or outside of – the sports landscape But Mom and I always do the typical Sunday house clean and get the boys out of the house – tell them to go do something otherwise they’ll just make a mess,” the Skyview High School senior said with a laugh Rae’s high school athletics resume is nothing short of impressive The three-sport standout has earned numerous accolades in soccer and notably helped her basketball team to a 24-0 championship season just over a year ago It doesn’t happen very often … I think the last time a (Class) AA team went undefeated was in the 1980s,” Smart said Just weeks after clinching the basketball title Smart secured a state shot put championship with her mother alongside her as throws coach “I just felt so much joy and I sprinted across the ring and jumped in my Mom’s arms and gave her the biggest hug but it was an incredible moment,” she recalled In a lighthearted moment following her victory Rae realized there was no celebration video “And I got on our camera guy about it," she said there’s a video that can replay in my head,” she said plus set a new shot put meet record by nearly two feet with a throw of 46 feet she likely indulged in her favorite post-meet snack “I like to go into the grocery store and get some Sweet Tart Ropes and a good Dr but I replenished what I just lost playing After the upcoming state meet later this month Smart is headed to Montana State University Billings to compete in both basketball and track and field She added that it pains her to give up soccer so don’t be surprised if she eventually works hard enough to fit that in as a third college sport 2025 Female finalists: Grace Curnow (West) 2025 Male finalists: Malachi Claunch (West) contact Kory Loberg at KoryL@universalawards.net Tickets are $40 for individual and $300 for a table of eight LONG-TIME Midland resident Sarah Howlett is running as an independent candidate for the seat of Midland and says it’s time Midland’s traffic got the state government attention it deserved Ms Howlett has lived in Midland for 30 years and is serving her fourth year in the city as a councillor for the Midland Guildford ward owned businesses and volunteered thousands of hours to community service in Swan She has spent 25 years managing key hospitality venues in the Swan Valley and has recently moved into the glass industry Ms Howlett said she strongly believes the Midland electorate deserves better and has been let down by successive state governments “I am running because the seat of Midland is considered a safe Labor seat and it has been for the last 29 years under the same elected member,” she said “You need to be a swing seat or a marginal seat to get anything done “Our elected member has been Speaker of the House a very important job 100 per cent but it’s a political party job “It’s not representative for the electorate our elected member was the Minister of Police where does that leave time for her to look after her electorate affairs and the people and their concerns “So my frustrations are born out of 29 to 30 years of seeing Midland stagnate “A lot of that I’ve come to learn is through decisions made by state government Ms Howlett said she had been doorknocking since June to understand what residents’ concerns were and traffic became an issue repeated again and again She said the biggest problems were the road network infrastructure and decisions around traffic infrastructure which was causing business in Midland to die as people began shopping elsewhere “Even Guildford’s choosing to shop elsewhere,” Ms Howlett said “People won’t come into Midland because it’s just not accessible “None of these major state government decisions have been in the best interest of the businesses in Midland “So that’s one of the spurs that has got me wanting to run.” who has volunteered thousands of hours to community service Ms Howlett said she wanted to reform the planning system which has taken powers away from the community and local governments Swan residents will have a chance to see Ms Howlett and talk to her about issues or meet her during her Meetings in the Park events DETECTIVES from the serious and organised crime division have charged a 46-year-old man with several offences in relation to a commercial business fire that occurred in Midland on Friday The fire gutted multiple businesses near Tuohy Lane early on the Friday morning and arson detectives continued to appeal for public assistance in the investigation as reported in Midland smoke shop fire investigation continues (Echo News Initial CCTV released by police showed the white Nissan Navara crashing into the shopfront of A-Deal Tobacconist before the man fled the scene More footage was released later on October 30 depicting the accused walking on a footpath in dark clothing as well as an alternate angle of the ram-raid and arson attack on the tobacconist The perpetrator could be seen fleeing with his clothes on fire as he ran across the street He was arrested in Mirrabooka yesterday following an extensive investigation by detectives He was subsequently charged with burglary and commit on a place no authority to drive (disqualified from holding or obtaining) and failing to obey order given by an officer He appeared in Midland Magistrates Court on Wednesday November 6 where it was alleged he deliberately drove the vehicle at the tobacconist store before dousing the premises with a flammable liquid and setting it alight Further inquiries revealed the vehicle was reported stolen from an address in Aveley on October 6 The accused was remanded in custody to appear back in court on December 3 Inquiries remain ongoing and investigators urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au A much-loved dog is back home safe and sound after falling down a mine shaft in the Chewton Bushlands last Tuesday afternoon Castlemaine SES were first on the scene after reports came through that a dog had fallen into a deep shaft the crew called in the CFA’s Oscar 1 Emergency Response Mine Rescue Brigade to take the lead on the technical rescue Oscar 1 members tested the air in the shaft and confirmed that breathing apparatus would be needed to complete the rescue – with Chewton CFA stepping in to supply the gear One of the Oscar 1 crew was safely lowered about 15 metres into the shaft with Castlemaine SES’s steep angle rescue team providing support from above The dog was carefully retrieved and reunited with its very relieved owner just before 4pm Castlemaine SES Section Lead Daniel Bone said this was a great example of emergency services working together “It’s not every day we get called to a mine rescue so its great when the story has a happy ending,” he said and was last seen getting plenty of cuddles