4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (451+ words) Spending on road repair and maintenance needs to triple to $3 billion a year, according to Maintaining Safe Roads, a new report from the Victorian Auditor-General. This level of funding would cover maintaining road conditions at their current level while replacing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (356+ words) From scraps of fabric to bags filled with care, a group of Tocumwal women are turning their time and talents into helping people affected by domestic violence. The Tocumwal Rotary Club and Girls Shed have been working together to make…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (340+ words) Nine out of 10 farmers surveyed by the Victorian Farmers Federation believe the Victorian Government doesn’t understand local issues or have a positive plan to grow the industry. The second annual State of the State: Victorian Farmer Priorities Survey revealed the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (412+ words) The sound of Dolly Parton’s classic 9 to 5 filled the Willow Room on Friday morning as Tracie Holgate opened the Yarrawonga Mulwala AIM Breakfast with a spirited rendition and an enthusiastic singalong from the audience. The August 28 gathering drew a large…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (466+ words) Seven months after being downgraded to a Community Post Office co-located with Marilyn’s Pharmacy, Australia Post has confirmed full postal services and banking through Australia Post will resume from late October. The service will continue to be located at Marilyn’s…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) Do you have a great idea for a community event, a new local program, or a project that brings people together? Federation Council is inviting local sports clubs, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a share of $40,000 through…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (503+ words) Burning on Australian Soil is the story of an immigrant Afghan family trying to navigate their new life. When a violent act shatters the family, they are forced to confront identity, belonging, faith, and the fragile space between two cultures....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (200+ words) The CFA’s investment into research, innovation and technology was recently highlighted at this year’s Australasian Fire Authority Council conference. Held in Melbourne between Tuesday, August 18 and Friday, August 21, AFAC26 offered CFA head of research, innovation and predictive capability Sarah Harris, the…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (248+ words) On the Bungeet slopes, north of Benalla, the flocks have been enjoying a lush winter, and stud master Steve James is looking forward to his first sale with a newly acquired flock. Steve and Mardi James have taken over the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (223+ words) The Moira Shire rebate for cloth nappies and reusable personal hygiene products is back for another year. Reusable products, while cost-effective in the long run, can have a significant upfront cost. That’s where the cloth nappy and personal hygiene product…...