‘Left high and dry’: Fears mount as councils quit aged care
A mass exodus of regional councils from the aged care sector by July 1 is sparking concern. Find out which shires will stop services.
Victoria
New tax expected to rake in $280 million
State budget estimates show the incoming Victorian windfall gains tax is expected to slug landholders millions.
Man’s best friend put to the test at sheep and wool show
Central Victorian cattle and sheep farmer Kane Gardner’s troupe of talented Kelpies will be on be on show at Bendigo’s Yard Dog Championships.
Big year for Poll Dorsets
Don McKinnon’s Derby Downs stud has won broad ribbons before, but success at this year’s sheep show would be something special. Here’s why.
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Farmer loses jail time but gets larger fine in animal cruelty appeal
A Victorian dairy farmer, now banned for 10 years, has learnt his fate after appealing an animal cruelty case. (Picture: File)
Your guide to spring ram sales
Our calendars reveal which dates prime and Merino studs will hold their ram sales – amid a record number of online listings.
Pre-emptive strike on Macedon Ranges farm houses
Hundreds of landholders won’t be able to build new homes under a central Victorian council’s plan drafted ahead of a state ruling.
Shocking number of secret parties revealed
Police have received a startling number of calls about reports of public gatherings in breach of Melbourne’s lockdown.
Border competitions forced to ‘dog paddle’
Border competitions are being forced to “dog paddle” their way to the end of the season with restrictions still taking hold. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Bushfire tragedies to soar in Victoria
Victoria’s bushfire season will become longer and more dangerous, with these areas set to experience a sharp increase in high-risk fire danger days.
Covid causing ag-show schedule havoc
Regional Victoria may be out of lockdown but many agricultural shows won’t go ahead or will operate differently this spring. Latest details here.
Vegans slammed for ‘dangerous’ QR code scam
The escalating actions of animal rights activists at a Victorian butchery are being described as “aggressive” by their potential victim.
Grim sign virus is escalating across Melbourne
Chief health officer Brett Sutton said Victoria was “right on the cliff edge” as cases threatened to spiral out of control and average exposure days ballooned.
Heartbreak inspiring Omeo District dream
A country footy club in the state’s east is using the heartbreak of the past two years in their quest for a premiership. Here’s how they kept the dream alive.
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