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May 25, 2026

AFL legend Neale Daniher dies after MND battle

Long-time motor neurone disease (MND) advocate and former VFL/AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. Daniher was diagnosed with MND, which remains...

March 29, 2026

Victoria makes public transport free for a month

Public transport across Victoria will be free from next week as the Victorian government aims to ease the impact of skyrocketing fuel prices. Coming...

March 13, 2026

Sales event to give early access to new Corio development

A new 400-lot housing development in Corio will officially launch land sales later this month, with a sales information event to take place...

March 11, 2026

Apco explains fuel shortages as prices surge

Apco has thanked its customers for their patience as all the service station chain's sites have experienced temporary stock shortages this month due...

January 26, 2026

Statewide Total Fire Ban declared ahead of forecast extreme heat

A TOTAL Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27). Victoria is expected to experience severe heatwave...

January 9, 2026

Catastrophic bushfires lead to Total Fire Ban extension

THE Total Fire Ban now in place across Victoria has been extended into tomorrow (Saturday, January 10) due to the several fires as...

December 17, 2025

New development announced for Corio

Developer Cedar Woods Properties has announced a new 400-home project in Corio, with the first land release expected to take place in February 2026. Situated...

November 18, 2025

Victorian Liberals elect first female leader

THE Victorian Liberals have appointed their first female leader as the beleaguered party eyes the next state election. Less than a year after Brad Battin...

July 7, 2025

Rebels duo feature in Vic Country’s under-18 win against Allies

VICTORIA Country have secured their first win of the under-18 Boys Championship, beating the Allies at Ikon Park on Saturday. After losing their first two...

July 4, 2025

New drought support package announced

THE Victorian government has announced a new $75 million suite of drought support measures, bringing the total support package to $144 million. The measures, revealed...

May 20, 2025

Victorian budget belt tightens but less squeeze on families

FAMILIES and vulnerable people feeling the pinch of cost of living have been offered a small boost in a stripped-back state budget reeling from...

May 20, 2025

Coalition dissolved: Nationals, Liberals to sit alone

THE National Party will go it alone on the federal Parliamentary benches in the next term of government, announcing today (Tuesday, May 20) they...

May 17, 2025

Adam Selwood passes away

FORMER AFL footballer Adam Selwood has passed away, according to a statement from his wife and the wider Selwood family earlier today (Saturday, May...

May 13, 2025

Liberals decide on new leadership

SUSSAN Ley has become the first female leader of the federal Liberals after being picked to lead the opposition following the Coalition's resounding election...

May 3, 2025

Labor wins election as Dutton concedes, loses seat

LABOR will boost its numbers in the next federal Parliament with a stronger majority in a second term, as the Coalition look set to...

April 28, 2025

Meet your Wannon candidates

Alex Dyson Independent Resides: Warrnambool Occupation: Author and small business owner. How long have you lived in your electorate? I...

April 28, 2025

Meet your Corio candidates

Adam Helman Pauline Hanson's One Nation Occupation: Retired Veteran. Resides: Lara. How long have you lived in your electorate? I...

April 21, 2025

Australian Catholics mourning death of Pope Francis

MORE than five million Australian Catholics are in mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope died earlier today (Monday, April 21) aged 88,...

March 28, 2025

Voters offered ‘clear’ choice as election campaign begins

AUSTRALIANS have been asked to choose between their futures or more cuts as the prime minister fired the starting gun on an election campaign. Voters...

March 28, 2025

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

AUSTRALIANS will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date...

February 11, 2025

G21 details region’s priorities ahead of federal election

THE G21 Geelong Region Alliance and its leaders have outlined the critical investment priorities the Geelong region needs in the lead up to this...

January 7, 2025

Blood donors urgently sought following New Year cancellations

THE Australian Red Cross and Lifeblood have Lifeblood has issued an urgent call for blood donors this week after a record number of planned...

January 4, 2025

Total Fire Ban declared for Sunday across much of Victoria

THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the Central, North Central, Southwest, Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow (Sunday, January 5). Tomorrow’s...

December 17, 2024

Federal funding to support public interest journalism

COUNTRY Press Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a package to better sustain and support public interest journalism over the coming years. The...