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Leading public health organisations back AMA’s call for sugary drinks levy

The leading public health organisations engaged with Rethink Sugary Drink are standing in solidarity with the Australian Medical Association (AMA), who has renewed its...

Reminder to pool owners

VICTORIANS should make sure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and has a compliant safety fence, to avoid...

Reminder to be aware of fire risks by driving through dry grass: CFA

CFA has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks, as conditions heat up and...

Funding to commemorate and support veterans

The state government is calling for organisations to apply for funding to commemorate the contributions of the veteran community or improve facilities where veterans...

New chairperson appointed

Cathy McGowan AO, has been appointed chairperson of the AgriFutures Australia Board and has already started in her new role. The announcement of her appointment...

Council agrees: new funding is tough

SMALLER regional and rural councils are facing funding challenges, according to a review of national and international councils, with Wellington Shire acknowledging limited opportunities...
Cal Coleman raised more than $11,000 for Black Dog Institute in 2022

Walking for a great cause

This time last year, Callan Coleman said to himself, “I want to do something different”; he wanted to venture outside the limitations of his...

Hear from international expert on cattle

GIPPSLAND dairy farmers have the rare opportunity to hear from an internationally recognised leader in the field of calf and cattle welfare, when Professor...
Darren Chester at the Wellington Shire Council Citizenship Ceremony 2023

Australia Day message from Darren Chester

Australia Day is the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on what has made our nation successful, and reinvigorate some pride in our achievements,...
Lisa Ireland holds a cup of coffee

Converse with a bestselling author

Lisa Ireland is a bestselling Australian author who has established herself as a thoughtful, nuanced voice in modern historical fiction and women's fiction through...

BREAKING: Greg Lynn to stand trial for the alleged murders of Russell Hill &...

Stefan Bradley Caroline Springs man and former Jetstar pilot Gregory Lynn will stand trial in the Supreme Court for the alleged murders of campers Russell...

Over 5000 covert recordings made of suspect in Russell Hill & Carol Clay case...

Stefan Bradley MORE than 5000 covert audio recordings were made of the man accused of murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay, which led to his...

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