Roads falling apart despite $1 billion boost
The Andrews Government has put more than $1 billion towards maintenance and repair of state roads. But council roads are still falling apart.
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Regional gas price crisis
Ten regional communities are paying at least $1000 a year more for natural gas than most other Victorians. See our graphic to compare prices.
Water blowout: $100m spent on consultation, bureaucrats
Money is flowing into consultants’ pockets rather than watering wetlands and removing constraints on Murray River flows.
The town where one in five get an ambulance on time
Critically ill Victorian patients are being left to wait more than 30 minutes for an ambulance — longer than they were waiting one year ago. See which towns are worse off.
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Fears of deadly Covid variant causing chaos
Authorities are battling to control the spread of the deadly Delta variant after it emerged a Brisbane woman with the strain travelled in the community for 10 days.
Farmers call for powerline rent
Farmers are getting $20,000 or more each year to host wind turbines on their land, but feel like they are not compensated fairly for a powerline easement.
Farmer fears over barbed-wire ban
Victorian farmers fear a push to ban the use of barbed wire to protect wildlife is misguided and will set a dangerous precedent.
Border air wing patrols as national crisis worsens
Police patrols will be beefed up in Victoria’s border towns, with the air wing and booze buses called in to protect the state from Covid.
Fonterra steps up as clock ticks down
Australia’s big three dairy processors have now all stepped up their opening prices for the new season — with less than a week to go.
Big change coming in storm clean-up
After storm-affected residents were left in the dark for weeks, one big change is coming to the Dandenong Ranges’ power supply.
How regional Vic is offering ‘better bang for buck’
Housing affordability and reducing debt are two major factors luring city slickers to Victoria’s regions – but how much cheaper is it?
Melbourne Airport exposure site, passengers on alert
A COVID-positive flight attendant has prompted two terminals of Melbourne Airport to be declared exposure sites.
Testing push amid fears over Delta strain
Victorians are being urged to get tested for Covid as the list of exposure sites grows after two men who tested positive were revealed to have the highly infectious Delta strain.
Spectator sues equestrian centre after breaking leg
A spectator who broke her leg walking over an obstacle at an equestrian showjumping event is suing the Werribee centre.
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