The ‘blessed’ town where one in three are CFA volunteers
The small town of Springhurst has defied the mass exodus of CFA volunteers Victoria-wide, out of “respect” and care for one another.
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Full teams named for O&M vs GV interleague clash
The teams have been named for the Ovens and Murray-Goulburn Valley clash at Albury on Saturday. Find out who has been picked.
Ranked: 30 best players from country footy’s fiercest rivalry
The O&M and Goulburn Valley interleague teams will face off for the 27th time on Saturday. See the best players who have played in both leagues.
No biosecurity plan? No activist trespass defence
Forty per cent of Victorian farmers have no biosecurity plan or signage, leaving them legally exposed to animal activist invasions.
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Why V/Line splashed cash on Dusty’s coach
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Storm-hit farmers need government to step up
With the damage bill running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, the Victorian Government has come under fire for the support it has offered.
Battle against ‘inappropriate’ tourist park begins
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Deadly dog disease found in Victoria
Victorians are being urged to check their dogs for ticks, as the state records its first case of a potentially fatal bacterial disease.
Labour hire workers to get greater rights under new laws
Farmers who employ workers through labour hire companies will have greater responsibility for their safety under reforms in Victoria, which include fines up to $270,000.
CFA training hits union snag
United Firefighters Union ban on instructors working more than two nights a week is hampering CFA volunteer training.
Traralgon on the road after floods
First there was Covid lockdown, then a flood. This is how long Traralgon Football Club expects it to be before it can return to its home ground.
Magistrate’s zero tolerance to water theft
Goulburn Valley farmers have been put on notice following a series of water thefts with the magistrate threatening jail for anybody who tries it next.
Surf sister a true life saver
Lakes Entrance volunteer lifesaver Eden McMillan has been part of many rescues, but none more memorable than when her sister was involved.
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