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 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 27, 2026
Program aims to further female farming figures
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Victorian Rural Women's Network 2025-2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program. The program is an initiative formulated to help more women...
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...
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 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 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...
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 6, 2025
Survey result urges better policy for a positive ripple effect
Fears about the future and finances are among the most common negative influences on young people's mental health, according to a new survey of...
January 6, 2025
Wilderness paramedics stand by for summer response
WITH Victorians heading outdoors this summer, Ambulance Victoria's (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness areas across the...
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 28, 2024
health checklist this summer
The new year is here, and many of us have switched off from work or school to spend time with family and friends. Cancer Council...
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...
December 15, 2024
Total Fire Ban declared for Monday
THE CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) due to elevated fire danger conditions for tomorrow (Monday, December 16) that will apply across...
November 10, 2024
Peppa Pig to tour locally next year
Peppa Pig will be back touring Australia next year for the first time since 2018 in her oinktastic stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day...
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