Abbey Walsh is finding her feet, and her people, in farming
At 6am most mornings in Boisdale, Abbey Walsh lets the dogs out, checks the chickens, feeds calves and climbs onto the quad bike to...
Statistics reveal high road fatalities in region
Provisional Victoria Police data shows 288 people died on Victorian roads in 2025, with about half of those fatalities occurring on regional roads.
In recent...
Game review: Metroid Prime 4 is a stunning sci-fi adventure
SAMUS Aran, the galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter, must explore planet Viewros and wield new psychic abilities to find a way home in Metroid Prime...
Whitlams frontman Tim Freedman at The Wedge
After three sold-out shows with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in September at Hamer Hall, Melbourne, Tim Freedman is ready to strip things back and...
Sunday Sippers at Stratford Courthouse
Stratford Courthouse's series of Sunday Sippers returns this Sunday, featuring Todd Cook and the Rufous Whistlers.
Cook's emotive lyrics, earthy tones and raw appeal connect...
New leadership across Gippsland
Five of six local councils across Gippsland are currently being led by female mayors.
Leading their respective councils in 2026 will be Sharon Gibson (Latrobe...
Victorian farm sector confidence climbs to four-year high: survey
Confidence among Victorian farmers continues to grow, with the state's rural sentiment now at its highest point in more than four years, the latest...
New year’s message from FFMVic Chief Fire Officer
Happy new year, Victoria. I hope your 2026 is one full of hope, happiness and good health.
Personally? I am thrilled by a summer that...
CFA prepares to pilot remote crew
A group of Country Fire Authority (CFA) firefighters are ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive...
AGL water entitlement to be fed into community fund
The state government says it is ensuring that every single dollar received from water access for the Latrobe Valley mine rehabilitation will go back...
Police beat, January 7
Impound after burn-outs
POLICE impounded a car after its licenced driver was doing burn-outs last Thursday. Maffra Police were patrolling the Briagolong area after visiting...
Charges over fatal crash
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a Maffra woman following a crash in Cobbannah last year which claimed the life of a Sale...
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Maffra Pool could reopen tomorrow
Final safety checks will determine if the Maffra Pool will open tomorrow, following a power outage caused by a break-in early this morning.
The break-in,...
