Huge fines handed out for collecting firewood
Significant penalties have been handed down to two men for illegal firewood collection near the Murray River.
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Victoria’s broken roads ‘always’ part of collision investigations
Two of Victoria’s highest-ranking public servants have delivered a stunning rebuke of both the funding and maintenance of the state’s regional road network.
Duck hunting: Experts recommend season goes ahead
Leading waterfowl ecologists have developed a scientific model that recommends Victoria’s duck hunting season go ahead. See the daily bird bag limit.
Grass fire fears growing for western Vic
“Astronomical” grass growth in the Wimmera and Mallee has CFA chiefs on high alert for the rest of summer. Read their tips for farmers.
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NSW hit with new rules; Covid nurse bungle slammed
Victoria has slapped new travel restrictions on NSW in response to a growing Covid outbreak. It comes after news of an alarming breach when a Melbourne nurse contracted the virus.
Millions of spiders rain down after floods
A creepy sight has taken over this Gippsland town, with millions of spiders emerging after flooding devastated the area.
Climate models anticipate wet winter, spring
Farmers have started thinking about how they prepare for a wetter than average winter, especially in flood-hit Gippsland.
Victorian ag training review announced
The future of agriculture training including in the TAFE sector is going under the microscope. See what the review will cover and who will lead it.
Govt accused of throwing ‘rule book out’ with crowd limit
The Andrews government has been slammed for showing no consistency with Covid restrictions as fans gear up to return to the footy.
Protesters fined, banned for harassing duck hunters
When GMA officers sent a drone up to detect illegal behaviour during duck hunting over the long weekend, they only caught protesters breaking the law.
Livestock producers fined $165k, banned from farming animals
Two brothers from North East Victoria have been penalised for animal cruelty that lead to the death and serious disablement of livestock. (File picture)
‘Gift that keeps giving’: Fire chiefs’ huge pay win
Victoria’s top fire chiefs have been awarded a lucrative pay rise for “doing absolutely nothing” in a move that has been slammed.
Not so fair rate cap
The Andrews Government’s fair go rating scheme advantages city and town businesses ahead of farmers, a review by its own regulator has found.
Revealed: How much your council’s mayor, CEO is paid
Top executives at regional Victorian councils are making up to $440,000, while some mayors are paid more than $100,000. See how your council stacks up.
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