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...
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...















