Horse and pig owners urged to protect animals from mosquitos
Horse and pig owners are urged to protect their animals from mosquito-borne illnesses this summer after recent heavy rain and flooding.
Victoria's chief veterinary officer,...
Five things a day to keep depression away
Content warning: This story discusses matters of mental ill-health.
Depression sucks. There’s no better way to put it.
You might be in a dark, cold and...
Tip-top food and wine festival
Cool drizzles of white ice cream stickied tiny fingers, while larger fingers were moistened by condensation on plastic wine glasses as the temperature climbed...
V/Line extreme weather timetabling
Temperatures are forecast to rise across Victoria in coming days and extreme heat timetables will be in place for V/Line services to give passengers greater...
Port Albert’s connection to Tanzania
CHERIE Smirl runs the Out of Africa Gallery and Accommodation Suite in Port Albert, which also operates as an op-shop full of donated goods,...
Keep domestic birds safe from disease this summer
AGRICULTURE Victoria is urging bird owners to help prevent emergency animal diseases through the routine use of biosecurity measures at home, sales, bird shows...
Top 10 baby names Australia 2022
While we don't yet know the exact number of babies born in Australia last year, we do know the 2022 birth rate was 12.244...
Reviewing the year 2022 in cinema
With 2022 done and dusted, our resident film buffs Stefan Bradley and Tom Parry reflect on the cinematic year that was.
TP: What an extraordinary...
Police Beat January 10 2023
Fatal collision in Kilmany
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision near Velore Rd, Kilmany on Thursday morning.
It is believed two vehicles collided...
Have a field day with smart farm power
RENEWABLE energy has made a huge difference to the Wilandra Farms business in Clydebank, which is now moving towards being carbon neutral.
Wilco Droppert and...
Beginning 2023 with a 30-year high
Australia begins 2023 with an annual inflation rate of 7.3 per cent, a 30-year high, driving up energy costs, road tolls, passport fees, and...
Proactive inspections find risk increase
The Victorian Building Authority's (VBA) targeted inspection approach has seen an increase in the compliance risk documented on worksites across Victoria.
Analysis of quarter one...
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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...
