Speeding, drug drivers nabbed on regional roads
More than 1100 speeding drivers were caught on Victoria’s regional roads in a 12-day police operation. See how your region fared.
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Calls for farmers to get a break from rates pain
Rates could be going up by 3.5 per cent this year, but councils are being urged to examine their own affairs for savings in the first instance.
Stats expose regional pothole problem
Routine maintenance crews have filled 470,000 potholes on regional Victorian roads over the past 24 months, as a federal inquiry looks to fix the nation’s crippled bush network.
Tragic end to search for missing swimmer at Lake Eildon
A body has been pulled from the water at Lake Eildon following a search for a man who vanished while swimming with friends.
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Which clubs are flying high in new leagues?
Several clubs found a new home league between the final siren of 2019 and the first bounce of this year. See how their seniors have performed so far.
‘Lives ruined’: Regional Victoria free but businesses crippled
Regional Victoria will ‘reopen’ at midnight Thursday – but for businesses the damage has already been done with some considering closing.
High prices for big yarding at Euroa
Numbers have continued to impress at Euroa. We give you the rundown on the latest big store cattle market held in Victoria.
Second aged care resident tests positive; Crown staff stood down
A second elderly resident at an aged care facility in Melbourne’s northwest has tested positive for Covid as Victoria’s lockdown was extended and the outbreak hit 61 cases.
Long weekend rules a ‘crushing blow’ to regional economy
The move to ban Melburnians from regional Victoria for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend is estimated to cost $150 million.
Goulburn Valley nursing home in lockdown
A retirement home in the Goulburn Valley has been placed into lockdown after staff members visited an exposure site.
The suburb with the most active Covid cases
Victoria’s latest Covid outbreak has swelled to 60. Here’s which postcode has recorded the most active cases.
Victoria’s country vs. city restrictions explained
Melbourne’s snap lockdown will now go beyond seven days as the state continues to fight a rapidly spreading outbreak — this is what it means for you.
Accuracy of BOM seasonal forecasts under a cloud
Farmers are becoming increasingly cynical about BOM rainfall projections, says a lobby group leader, with maps showing zero accuracy for parts of Australia.
Longer lockdown confirmed: Tough call amid ‘super strain’ fears
Victoria’s lockdown will stretch on for at least another week as the state’s Covid tally spiked yet again. This is what we know so far.
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