Rural Victoria neglected as electricity infrastructure ages
Old energy infrastructure means a South West Victorian primary school can’t have airconditioning, while a nearby footy club can’t turn on their oval lights.
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‘Not just sheep feed’: Victoria’s first certified sustainable barley
A Donald family has made big changes to open a valuable market for their grain, while boosting soil health and input efficiency.
Firewood shortage fuels energy bill pain
Regional Victorian households’ cheapest form of heating – firewood – is about to become far more expensive.
VFF rebellion
United Dairyfarmers of Victorian president registers new advocacy group as grain growers vow to oust the VFF board.
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Man saved after being stuck 12m high up tree
A man has been saved after being stuck 12m high up a tree for more more than three hours in Central Victoria.
Mum wants justice for ‘gorgeous girl’ after buggy tragedy
The mother of a young girl killed in a horror buggy crash in Gippsland is demanding justice after a catch-up between families ended in tragedy.
Covid number that could push hospitals over the edge
A leading epidemiologist says if Victoria’s daily Covid cases surpass this number it could risk overrunning the state’s health system.
Cheapest houses on the market by the coast
Melburnians have been moving to regional Victoria in droves — here’s where you can get a bargain in the Bass Coast. See the list.
Fruit picker sentenced over crash that killed mate
A Red Cliffs fruit picker who lost control and crashed into a tree, causing the death of a passenger, has been sentenced in court.
Revealed: Country footy’s best teams of 2021
They were the country football teams destined for premierships before Covid interrupted. We name the best teams across regional Victoria. SEE THE LIST.
Job demand surges in regional Victoria
From stock agents to surgeons, paramedics to crop supervisors, vacancies abound in the regions. And the wages are worth a look.
Ex-AFL forward to lead drought breaking charge
A country club has turned to a former Brisbane and Essendon forward as its new coach as it aims to end a 21 year finals drought.
Case detected in Daylesford as regions exit lockdown
New exposure sites have been identified in Daylesford after a positive case attended the venues. It comes as regional Victoria enjoyed its first day out of lockdown.
Bunnings shut-out Victorian farmer
A farmer at Moriac, trying to purchase goods for livestock water, was denied access to Bunnings because he wasn’t a tradie.
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