Flood-damaged roads still in disrepair
Six months after widespread flooding in central Victoria, local farmers are still repairing their properties and facing damaged roads.
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‘Centralisation of power’ hurting flood communities
Flood-affected areas of northern Victoria are “in absolute dismay” at the state’s flood recovery with 40-50 per cent of one town still displaced.
Rural building limits eased
Planning permit rules for sheds and home extensions have been eased for Victorians living in farming and rural zones.
What stamp duty inquiry means for farmers
All sides of Victorian politics have backed an inquiry into exploring alternatives to stamp duty. These are the concerns for farmers.
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Western District farm sold
A farm in the Western District has sold. The property had an asking price of $47,000 per ha or $19,000 an acre.
The most expensive boarding schools in Australia
Victoria has the steepest median boarding fees, but the title of most expensive school goes to another state. See how fees at 138 of the nation’s top boarding schools compare.
’Ring of steel’ not needed this weekend
Melbourne is not encircled in a ‘ring of steel’ this coming weekend but the State Health Minister says most urbanites will do the right thing.
Victorian farmer named national Young Grower of the Year
A potato grower from Victoria has been named this year’s Young Grower of the Year at the Hort Connections awards.
Virus alert for regional Victoria
Bendigo residents have been put on high alert after viral Covid wastewater fragments were detected in the area despite no recorded cases.
Thousands without power as wild winds thrash Victoria
Tens of thousands of Victorians were plunged into darkness after howling winds and heavy rain caused widespread power outages.
How to help regional Vic’s ambulance crisis
Regional Victorians deserve better ambulance services, writes Cindy McLeish.
25km limit, schools to open: How lockdown will be lifted
Tight travel restrictions will still apply when Melbourne’s two-week lockdown lifts this week, but schools and cafes are set to reopen. This is what we know so far.
Melbourne ‘on track’ to ease restrictions
Melbourne is set to lift its lockdown restrictions on time, while authorities desperately probe how the highly infectious Delta variant likely leaked from hotel quarantine.
Duck hunters staring down barrel of two-day season
South Australian hunters can harvest ducks until June 27, but in Victoria the minister responsible has refused to extend the season despite the Covid-19 lockdown.
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