Powerline fire risk remains
The repeated failure of distribution companies to clear vegetation from powerlines has left Victorians at risk of major bushfires.
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Dan’s snub on regional roads
After promising to govern for all Victorians after his latest election win, Daniel Andrews has turned down the chance to inspect crumbling rural roads.
$20k damage: Attack on logging vehicles
Road making and logging vehicles parked deep in the Wombat Forest have been attacked, in a suspected attempt to stop salvage work.
Animal cruelty: Complaints rise but don’t stack up
Agriculture Victoria has fielded more than 1000 animal cruelty complaints – but just a fraction are proven.
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Footy plans unchanged after Covid announcement
AFL Victoria has released a statement following the Victorian Government’s announcement on coronavirus restrictions for Greater Melbourne.
Man accused of Castlemaine murder identified
A Castlemaine man accused of murdering an elderly man in his own home has faced court.
Farmers protest over river camping fury
Farmers have rallied on the Victorian Parliament steps over the Andrews Government decision to open up 17,000km of river frontage to public camping.
Why fruit fly numbers may spike in Victoria
Victorian fruit growers are facing another challenge this season with experts warning a “perfect storm” of factors may lead to a dramatic rise in fruit fly numbers.
Long wait for testing after four new Covid cases
Wait times at testing sites in Melbourne’s northwest have blown out to more than two hours as authorities scramble to clamp down on four unexpected coronavirus cases.
Man charged with Castlemaine man’s murder
A man has been charged with murder following the death of an 80-year-old man in Castlemaine.
Woman remains critical following fatal Shepparton crash
Two women remain in hospital following a horror crash near Shepparton which killed an Echuca resident last week.
Southwest Vic farm sells for record price
A farm near Coleraine has sold for a new district record price — which is more than $1000 an acre above previous sales.
Buyer fails to pay for Western District property
A Western District property has been resold after the buyer – Tony Astbury – was unable to pay. Full story here.
Peter Conheady is Camperdown’s champion clubman
Peter is a nominee in The Weekly Times Heart Volunteer Awards, and we’re on the hunt for more selfless volunteers like him. Nominate your community’s unsung volunteer hero here.
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