Water and sanitation for regional schools
The state government recently announced that more than 250 schools will be part of a new central water and sanitation program.
Currently, not every school...
Strike to improve pay and conditions for public doctors
Thousands of public hospital doctors across Victoria walked off the job for four hours last Thursday afternoon as part of an ongoing dispute with...
VFF making push to boost memberships
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is launching its biggest membership campaign in more than a decade as statistics confirm Australia's average farmer age is...
Maffra man charged with child abuse material pleads guilty
A Maffra man has pleaded guilty to child abuse material charges and breaching his sex offender reporting obligations.
Shane Atkinson, 25, appeared before the Sale...
Slowing milk supply and growing protein demand
Australia's dairy sector is expected to continue growing – although at a more measured pace – as global dairy markets enter a period of...
Advocating for rural investment
‘Rural Victoria needs a better deal’ is the tagline for a statewide campaign calling on political parties and their candidates to commit to boosting...
Pallets of possibilities
Time for an upgrade and more opportunities.
Earlier this month, state Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing visited Fisher’s Pallets, Morwell, to announce funding through...
One Nation introduce forestry policy
One Nation, if it forms government after the state election, will move to revive what is says is Victoria's "neglected forestry sector", providing resources...
Operation to protect nesting hoodies
Tiny, speckled eggs barely bigger than 20-cent coins have begun appearing on Gippsland beaches, signalling the nesting season for one of Victoria's iconic threatened...
Upper house reshuffle expected
Knowing who will be filling the five spots to represent the Eastern Victoria region in Victoria’s upper house at the end of the year...
Run Lakes Entrance
About 1200 runners are expected to descend on Lakes Entrance this spring for the inaugural Lakes Entrance Running Festival, bringing participants from across Victoria,...
Hansford forced to step away, One Nation looks for new candidate
Greg Hansford will no longer be One Nation's candidate for the Eastern Victoria upper house region at November's state election.
In a statement released last...
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Foster St footpath put on agenda
Cars and kerbs pose safety risks to residents who rely on mobility scooters as they navigate the northern side of Foster St, despite years...
