Critical review of state’s hunting regulator leaked
A leaked report into Victoria’s hunting regulator has found the state’s hunting regulations are ineffective, and illegal hunting is prevalent.
Management of Leadbeater’s defended
VicForests said it was pleased that the Federal Court last week rejected the argument brought against it by the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum.
Breakdown highlights a barrier problem
Concerns about VicRoads’ placement of flexible barriers beside the Princes Highway were highlighted on Thursday evening.
Music festival Sunday
There will be a great talent line-up at the sixth Sale Music Festival in Sale Botanic Gardens this Sunday.
Women at work at SRW
Three women have joined the field staff at Southern Rural Water’s Eastern Irrigation Business, further diversifying the rural water authority’s workforce.
Police seek Maffra flasher
Police are searching for a man who exposed himself in Maffra on Saturday.
Party-goers turn on local police
An 18th birthday party turned violent early Sunday morning, when police were forced to defend themselves against hurled broken bottles.
Lib-Nats: $633m for new trains
The state Liberal and Nationals Coalition has promised to spend $633 million to build new trains for all long-haul lines, including the Bairnsdale line, if elected in November.
Having a ball in the mall
Raising money for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Kids Day was staged in the Sale mall on Saturday.
Refreshing driving skills
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve driven for a week or a half-century, it’s always good to brush up on the road laws, and as part of Wellington Shire Council’s Living Longer, Driving Longer program, people aged over 60 can enjoy free driving lessons.
Chester returns to ministry
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has returned to the government front bench.
Blood testing calls
The Electrical Trades Union is continuing to push for voluntary blood tests for former and current Esso workers exposed to PFAS chemicals.
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December 2024:
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