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July 10, 2026
Free V/Line travel after 24-hour rail shutdown: here’s when
Two days of free V/Line travel have been announced for regional passengers after this week's nationwide Telstra outage brought the state's regional rail network...
July 8, 2026
V/Line shutdown extends into Thursday
Thousands of V/Line passengers face another day of disruption, with train services across the state's network cancelled through Thursday morning's peak. The extended shutdown follows...
April 27, 2026
How to claim 20pc off your vehicle registration
VICTORIAN drivers will get 20 per cent off their vehicle registration under a new one-off cost-of-living rebate. The measure comes as fuel prices continue to...
March 31, 2026
Federal journalism fund proving critical for regional news
Regional newspaper publishers say a federal funding program has become critical to maintaining local journalism, with new survey data suggesting many outlets would be...
March 16, 2026
Easier access to contraceptive pill draws GP criticism
THE contraceptive pill will be available at participating pharmacies without a prescription from July, under a Victorian government plan that has drawn criticism from...
February 5, 2026
Governments commit extra $160m to January bushfire recovery
AN additional $160 million has been committed to support communities recovering from the January bushfires, with the Federal and Victorian governments expanding clean-up, mental...
February 2, 2026
Public transport moves towards credit card tap-on
PREPARATIONS to introduce contactless payments on Victoria's public transport system will continue next month, as the State Government works towards rolling out the system...
February 1, 2026
From the office of Roland Rocchiccioli
THERE are those seminal moments in life when one is forced to concede defeat and to live with the frustration. After five-years, I am...
January 28, 2026
$100 power bill bonus still up for grabs
Households still have time to claim $100 off their energy bill before applications for the state’s Power Saving Bonus close on March 31. More than...
January 25, 2026
From the office of Roland Rocchiccioli
IT IS nigh-on 70-years since the first Russian sputnik streaked across space. Subsequently, science and technology have changed our lives in ways we never...
January 11, 2026
Mild winds still a danger as Otway fire warnings ease
Warnings around the Otway fires were downgraded on Sunday as conditions eased, but fire authorities say even mild coastal winds remain capable of driving...
January 10, 2026
State of disaster declared across Victoria as fires continue
A state of disaster has been declared across large parts of Victoria, including the Colac Otway and Golden Plains shires, as firefighters continue to...
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Jul 17, 2026
Making pictures talk on the Surf Coast Arts Trail
Jul 17, 2026
