New program provides reassurance to the cropping sector
Exotic plant pests and diseases pose a significant threat to Victoria's agriculture industry, especially the cropping sector.
With international travel reaching pre-COVID-19 levels and the...
Galaxiids fish finding mission completed
A partnership between Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners and the state government is helping to protect a small and rare Galaxiid fish that lives mostly in...
Volunteer grants open
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from local community groups for the latest round of volunteer grants.
Mr...
Gippsland invited to input into health planning
THE Gippsland community will play a vital role in helping to inform a major report on the health and wellbeing of the region.
Gippsland Primary...
Locals needed to lock in designs for new community centre
WELLINGTON Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest to join an Industry Reference Group, informing the design of the new Sale Integrated Centre for...
High sheep flock projections for this year
This year, Australia's sheep flock and its breeding ewe numbers reached their highest levels since 2007, at 78.75 million and 46.14 million head, respectively,...
Investigations into horse deaths
Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that recent sudden multiple horse deaths are not linked or the result of an infectious disease.
Sample testing and necropsies were...
Cancer treatments one step closer
The state government has invested $1 million in the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, supporting the growing mRNA industry by helping researchers at Peter MacCallum...
Protecting the Prom’s islands
Parks Victoria and Pennicott Wilderness Journeys are protecting native wildlife on the islands surrounding Wilsons Promontory National Park using helicopters and highly-skilled professionals.
The islands...
Pharmacy dispensing continues to divide opinion
Stefan Bradley
THE 60-day dispensing policy announced by the federal government continues to divide opinion.
Late last month, the federal government announced $148.2 million in funding...
VFF announces Vice-President election result
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recently announced the outcome of its election for Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) Vice-President.
VFF Returning...
Commemorating 50 years since the last Australian troops left Vietnam
Vietnam Veterans Day is commemorated on August 18 of each year.
The day recognises the date on which the Battle of Long Tan took place...
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Wellington Shire’s new mayor and deputy
The election of councillors Cindy Madeley and Liz Foat as Wellington Shire’s mayor and deputy mayor on Tuesday night marked a historic first for...
