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...
Indigenous veterans of Korean War recognised
As part of its ongoing research program, the Australian War Memorial has identified more than 60 Indigenous men who served for Australia during the...
Have you cleaned your chimney flue this winter?
VICTORIAN fire services are recommending homeowners across the state prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter to help prevent a fire occurring.
A chimney fire in...
Dairy industry collaborates to halve food waste
The Australian dairy industry has once again taken the lead in agricultural sustainability by publishing a sector-wide action plan to reduce food waste. Dairy...
Forestry plantations grants allocated by federal government
Philip Hopkins
THE federal government has allocated grants totalling $73.76 million to establish new forestry plantations and has finally abolished the 'water rule' that stopped...
Getting ready for Book Week 2023
Get ready to break out Alison Lester’s Are We There Yet, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic and Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree as Book...
Parks Victoria apologises for booking system issues
PARKS Victoria has apologised for temporarily pausing camping and accommodation bookings for the 2023/24 season, following a data breach that saw private information compromised...
Arch Beauty award finalist
Gippsland business owner Taylor Peatling has been named a finalist in the prestigious Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards.
Taylor's Maffra-based business Arch Beauty has...
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Upgrades coming for Stratford-Maffra Rd
A section of Stratford-Maffra Road will be upgraded, causing changed traffic conditions between mid-January and March, as part of Transport Victoria's 2025-26 maintenance program.
The...
