Tree-mendous opportunity
During a visit to Heyfield, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced $520,000 research and development grant for farm forestry.
Muir on the campaign trail
ELECTION 2016: Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party senator for Victoria, Ricky Muir, has begun his campaign for re-election.
Walk to school this Friday
Wellington Shire Council is encouraging parents and carers across Wellington to use safe, active travel when taking their children to school this Friday.
Melbourne bursting? Grow the regions
COMMENT: A city-centric mentality is not conducive to thinking outside the (city) square, for surely the solution to the burgeoning Melbourne population lies not within Melbourne, but the regions.
Chester stands on his record
ELECTION 2016: Incumbent Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has said he will be taking nothing for granted in the election campaign.
Dairy still a viable industry: Chester
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has expressed confidence in the long term viability of the industry.
Support for late term abortion bill
Thousands of Gippslanders have signed a petition supporting a move to prevent currently legal late-term abortions in Victoria.
Growing opium poppies in Gippsland
A handful of Gippsland farmers are testing the waters, growing opium poppies for the first time.
Climate change a priority: Greens
ELECTION 2016: Greens candidate for Gippsland Ian Onley has declared he is standing, now that the long-anticipated election has been called, saying the Greens were ready to have their voices heard.
Police seeking booze duo
Police are seeking public information in relation to alleged thefts from two alcohol stores in Sale.
Stretton Park plan unveiled
Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra last week revealed a comprehensive master plan to update its facilities.
Man wanted on warrants
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Andrew Christopher Kerton.