Port privatisation delays MID modernisation
State government funding for the next stage of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation is in limbo, with the passing of legislation to lease the Port of Melbourne delayed until next year.
V/Line collision sparks investigation, reviews
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report into an incident on a Bairnsdale-bound V/Line train in February where a train hit track work equipment.
Mine fire ‘likely caused deaths’
The Hazelwood mine fire likely contributed to an increase in deaths, the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry board has found.
Uncertainty remains for onshore gas
Uncertainty remains over the future of onshore unconventional gas production in Victoria.
House searched in murder case
Missing Person Squad detectives executed a warrant at a property in Prince St, Moe, on Thursday morning as the investigation into the death of Albert Pisani continued.
Gas report split on moratorium
A parliamentary report into onshore unconventional gas exploration and production only highlights division on the issue.
New archival centre
There are definite advantages to the Gippsland studies collection being moved, and the changes are temporary, according to Federation University.
Longford-Loch Sport Rd dumped rubbish creates tourism eyesore
Hard waste being dumped on a roadside in Longford has been described as "an eyesore for the tourist season" and "dangerous".
Federation University closes Gippsland Studies Centre
The Centre for Gippsland Studies at Churchill, which has operated for 30 years, has lost its funding from Federation University for next year - a decision that has been condemned by Gippsland historical societies.
Shire bimonthly meetings stay
Wellington Shire Council will continue having two meetings each month, after a motion to reduce it to one was defeated.
Rescue: catastrophe averted
A tiny grey kitten became the focus of an almost two-day rescue operation last week after authorities were alerted to mewing in a drain.
Speeding and drunk — at the age of 66
A 66-year-old driver allegedly detected travelling at 124kmh at more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit has had his licence immediately suspended.
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