The NCA is calling on residents and local businesses in Melbourne's north to speak up about the real impacts of inadequate and unreliable transport in their daily lives. From overloaded roads across our region, to unsafe bike links and inadequate services in rural areas, and lack of connected services in our inner suburbs, each council has highlighted its local issues. But they share a common goal: better transport for everyone in Melbourne’s north. Visit www.connectmelbourne

NCA Mayors. Back L>R: Cr Martin Taylor, Mayor City of Whittlesea; Cr John Dougall, Mayor Mitchell Shire Council and Cr John Dumaresq, Mayor Nillumbik Shire Council. Front L>R: Cr Kristine Olaris OAM, Mayor City of Darebin, Cr Elizabeth Nealy. Mayor Banyule City Council, Cr Helen Davidson, Mayor Merri-bek City Council and Chair of the NCA, and Cr Jarrod Bell, Mayor Hume City Council. In late August, the Northern Councils Alliance, together with NORTH Link, travelled to Canberr

The NCA Mayors have officially launched a campaign to improve transport across Melbourne's north. Titled: Connect Melbourne’s North: It’s time to transform our transport: is joint effort from seven councils to advocate for better transport options across the region. Melbourne's north is growing fast but population growth hasn’t been matched with the necessary investment in transport. Our community is experiencing ongoing issues with inadequate transport services that don’t

Rail investments are needed to resolve critical constraints on train services in Melbourne's north. We need effective train networks to alleviate congestion on key roads, support current and future communities to access jobs and essential services, improve social connection and reduce climate change emissions. That's why the NCA is calling for the duplication and extension of the Upfield Rail Line. Duplication between Gowrie and Upfield Stations, extension to the Craigiebur

Click here to view NCA's Northern Region Strategy and Bus Networking resources

The NCA welcomes the Federal Government’s 2022 Budget commitment of $1.2 billion towards the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal.

Northern metro councils call out Victorian Government plans to stop paying rates on social housing.

Our Mayors and CEOs reaffirmed their commitment to regional advocacy ahead of the 2022 Federal and State budget and election cycles.