Revealed: The regional Victorian towns desperate for workers
New data has revealed which regional Victorian communities are being stretched as they struggle to find and house workers.
Victoria
Southwest Vic farm sells for $42,000-plus a hectare
A local farming family has purchased a southwest Victorian farm through auction for a district record price.
Upper Murray footy’s fight for survival begins
Tumbarumba and Cudgewa will soon meet in the first round of a history-defining season for Victoria’s smallest country football league.
Half of Victoria’s worst roads still in disrepair
The majority of rural and regional Victorian roads highlighted by readers last year as subpar are still in poor shape. See where they are using our interactive list.
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No funds for policing crown-land campers
No funding has been allocated to regulate campers on crown land water frontages where farmers are licensed to graze livestock.
Today’s prices tipped to change spring’s selling pattern
Northern buyers and feedlot demand drove Ballarat prices up by a further $150 as cattle producers clear paddocks of stock early in the season, leaving a dearth of supplies for spring.
Table grape growers fined by ACCC
A Sunraysia table grape-growing family has been fined more than $34,000 for making misleading claims about the origins of its grapes — as well as breaching the Horticulture Code of Conduct.
Mask-dodging commuters escape fines
At least a thousand Victorians have escaped without a fine after a two-week police blitz on mask compliance on public transport.
Olinda Ferny Creek does it for hard-hit community
The Bloods emerged from a difficult week to score a rousing victory in AFL Outer East — and you’ll barely believe their preparation.
Motorcyclist dies in farm crash
Police are investigating a fatal motorbike crash on a farm in the state’s south-west.
Manure-rules backdown after farmer outcry
Victoria’s Environmental Protection Authority has stripped away onerous rules threatening the sustainable use of manure on farms.
Former VFL and AFL stars light up Goulburn Valley
A host of former VFL and AFL players shone as the Goulburn Valley League returned. Here’s who stole the show headlined by a new Euroa star.
Country footy wrap: AFL champs debut
Two former Hawthorn premiership players debuted but it was a 22-goal haul from the state’s west which stole the show as country footy came alive again.
Lockdown-weary Victorians quitting most liveable city
Exhausted by lockdowns, Melburnians are moving to the country and many are leaving Victoria entirely, as leaders warn the state must act urgently to stem the exodus.
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