Government praised for standing up to the tech giants
Recent threats and disingenuous claims by global tech giants Google and Facebook should be of concern for all Australians, according to the Country Press Association.
Bridge work continues
Construction continues to progress on the new bridge over the Avon River, with 18 of the bridge's massive beams lifted into place.
State plan will ‘kill jobs’ in regions
The state opposition has slammed the government's COVID-19 "roadmap" to reopening as putting Victorians on "a road to nowhere", arguing the "one-size-fits-all" plan was killing jobs in regional Victoria.
Revitalisation works in Sale
Wellington Shire Council is finalising an agreement for the federal government to fund upgrades to the Princes Highway through Sale.
Heyfield man charged with drug offences
A Heyfield man has been arrested and will be charged on summons with drug offences following a police raid on a Heyfield property.
Cigarettes and alcohol are taken in Yarram smash and grab Saturday
Yarram Foodworks was broken into during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Roadmap out of restrictions announced
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced plans to ease restrictions across Victoria.
Rosedale man charged after explicit online messages to minors
A Rosedale man has been charged following an investigation into explicit online messages being sent to minors.
Esso to shed workers
Unions are working closely with ExxonMobil to ensure employees who accept redundancies get the best deal possible after the oil giant moved to pare down its Australian workforce.
Fingerboards environmental effects statement released
Kalbar Operations has released the environment effects statement for the Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project, after three years of technical investigations and community consultation.
Government’s emergency powers extended
Victoria's parliament has voted to pass a bill to extend the state of emergency.
Rosedale learner charged over Hernes Oak crash
A Rosedale man has been charged with 11 offences, following a collision in Hernes Oak earlier this year.