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Victoria's Nurses preparing for vote on new pay deal

That's after they resorted to ramping up industrial action last Friday

Victoria's Nurses preparing for vote on new pay deal

That's after they resorted to ramping up industrial action last Friday

02:07

20 May 24

Albury City explore new options for the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre

Stage Two of the redevelopment is coming up

Albury City explore new options for the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre

Stage Two of the redevelopment is coming up

02:07

19 May 24

Concerning new stats when it comes to drink driving

Victoria Police have analysed the figures from the last Financial Year

Concerning new stats when it comes to drink driving

Victoria Police have analysed the figures from the last Financial Year

02:08

19 May 24

Stranded Border volunteers headed back to Australia

They'd been left in limbo after Air Vanuatu's grounding

Stranded Border volunteers headed back to Australia

They'd been left in limbo after Air Vanuatu's grounding

02:07

17 May 24

Regional Victoria's nurses ramp up industrial action

The Union's pay dispute with the State Government continues

Regional Victoria's nurses ramp up industrial action

The Union's pay dispute with the State Government continues

02:07

16 May 24

Border Hospital staff speak out over parking woes

Reports of some staff feeling unsafe walking all the way back to their cars

Border Hospital staff speak out over parking woes

Reports of some staff feeling unsafe walking all the way back to their cars

02:07

16 May 24

Regional Victoria's Nurses could forge ahead with industrial action tomorrow

That's unless a deal is reached today

Regional Victoria's Nurses could forge ahead with industrial action tomorrow

That's unless a deal is reached today

02:08

16 May 24

Our local Construction industry needs a boost says CoreLogic

They say it could've been a bigger focus of the Federal Budget

Our local Construction industry needs a boost says CoreLogic

They say it could've been a bigger focus of the Federal Budget

02:07

15 May 24

Indigo Shire waste charges to drop in new draft Budget

There's also a 2.75% rate increase included

Indigo Shire waste charges to drop in new draft Budget

There's also a 2.75% rate increase included

02:08

15 May 24

Money's tight says Wodonga Council as they release their draft Budget

The draft's now open for public consultation

Money's tight says Wodonga Council as they release their draft Budget

The draft's now open for public consultation

02:08

15 May 24

Victoria's Business Chamber wonders what could've been after Budget handed down

Paul Guerra from the VCCI has had his say

Victoria's Business Chamber wonders what could've been after Budget handed down

Paul Guerra from the VCCI has had his say

02:08

14 May 24

What the Federal Budget means for the Border and North-East

The Treasurer's announced cost of living relief, while there's some tough news for some groups

What the Federal Budget means for the Border and North-East

The Treasurer's announced cost of living relief, while there's some tough news for some groups

02:08

14 May 24

Concerns for the future of Regional Victoria's health services

It follows a leaked memo from Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas

Concerns for the future of Regional Victoria's health services

It follows a leaked memo from Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas

02:07

13 May 24

Albury City makes a call on Australia Day

Councillors have made a decision on when to host events and ceremonies 

Albury City makes a call on Australia Day

Councillors have made a decision on when to host events and ceremonies 

02:07

13 May 24

Education Week underway across Victoria

Education Minister Ben Carroll says it's an exciting time

Education Week underway across Victoria

Education Minister Ben Carroll says it's an exciting time

02:08

12 May 24

Victoria's Paramedics could intensify their industrial action

They're expected to vote on new measures in the coming weeks

Victoria's Paramedics could intensify their industrial action

They're expected to vote on new measures in the coming weeks

02:08

12 May 24

Indi member call for more cost of living relief

Helen Haines say people across the border need help. 

Indi member call for more cost of living relief

Helen Haines say people across the border need help. 

02:09

9 May 24

Indi member wants money for the Border in next week's budget

She admits there wasn't enough in the state budget for regional Victoria. 

Indi member wants money for the Border in next week's budget

She admits there wasn't enough in the state budget for regional Victoria. 

02:08

9 May 24

More natural disasters on the horizon for the Border

So says the Australian Actuaries Climate Index. 

More natural disasters on the horizon for the Border

So says the Australian Actuaries Climate Index. 

02:05

9 May 24

Border home values have fallen 0.9% since 2022

CoreLogic releasing the data this week. 

Border home values have fallen 0.9% since 2022

CoreLogic releasing the data this week. 

02:06

8 May 24

Free breakfast for all Victorian public school students

The premier announcing the latest addition to the budget today. 

Free breakfast for all Victorian public school students

The premier announcing the latest addition to the budget today. 

02:07

8 May 24

Border businesses relieved they weren't hit with new taxes in yesterday's budget

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to see lower taxes in the future. 

Border businesses relieved they weren't hit with new taxes in yesterday's budget

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to see lower taxes in the future. 

02:09

7 May 24

The premier hints at cost of living relief in today's state budget

We're being warned that difficult decisions will be made. 

The premier hints at cost of living relief in today's state budget

We're being warned that difficult decisions will be made. 

02:08

6 May 24

NSW government announces new domestic violence package

Its the governments first step in its response to the issue. 

NSW government announces new domestic violence package

Its the governments first step in its response to the issue. 

02:07

6 May 24

230 million domestic violence support package on the way from the NSW government

Its a four year plan. 

230 million domestic violence support package on the way from the NSW government

Its a four year plan. 

02:06

5 May 24

One in four Victorian teachers will leave the job early

Fresh data revealing its because of low salaries and high workloads. 

One in four Victorian teachers will leave the job early

Fresh data revealing its because of low salaries and high workloads. 

02:07

5 May 24

A North-East Distillery airs its concerns at a national Distillers conference

Backwoods Distilling Co. says it's feeling the pressure of the excise tax

A North-East Distillery airs its concerns at a national Distillers conference

Backwoods Distilling Co. says it's feeling the pressure of the excise tax

02:07

2 May 24

Bonza's Border flights won't jet off until at least next Wednesday

Administrators still working through the details with the airline

Bonza's Border flights won't jet off until at least next Wednesday

Administrators still working through the details with the airline

02:07

2 May 24

Prime Movers, Trailers damaged by fire in early-morning North Albury incident

Police are investigating after crews were called to the scene around 1.30am

Prime Movers, Trailers damaged by fire in early-morning North Albury incident

Police are investigating after crews were called to the scene around 1.30am

02:08

1 May 24

Bonza's turbulent week continues

Federal Transport Minister Catherine King says a bailout's not something before the Government

Bonza's turbulent week continues

Federal Transport Minister Catherine King says a bailout's not something before the Government

02:08

1 May 24

Westpac holding off on closing its regional branches until at least 2027

The big bank says it's keen to stick around for the time being. 

Westpac holding off on closing its regional branches until at least 2027

The big bank says it's keen to stick around for the time being. 

02:07

1 May 24

Victorian Government given 2 weeks to come up with a new deal for Nurses and Midwives

They've voted in favour of industrial action

Victorian Government given 2 weeks to come up with a new deal for Nurses and Midwives

They've voted in favour of industrial action

02:07

30 Apr 24

Tragedy on Border roads as a Howlong man dies

Reports his car left the Riverina Highway and hit a tree yesterday morning

Tragedy on Border roads as a Howlong man dies

Reports his car left the Riverina Highway and hit a tree yesterday morning

02:08

30 Apr 24

Bonza's Border flights among dozens of cancellations

The budget airline says discussions are being held over its ongoing viability

Bonza's Border flights among dozens of cancellations

The budget airline says discussions are being held over its ongoing viability

02:08

30 Apr 24

Victoria's Nurses and Midwives could be the latest group to take industrial action

Their current enterprise agreement ends today

Victoria's Nurses and Midwives could be the latest group to take industrial action

Their current enterprise agreement ends today

02:08

29 Apr 24

Police nab dozens of Border drivers doing the wrong thing

Police reveal all the data from their unofficial long weekend safety blitz

Police nab dozens of Border drivers doing the wrong thing

Police reveal all the data from their unofficial long weekend safety blitz

02:07

29 Apr 24

Albury City open up their new draft Budget for feedback

Rates set to rise 4.7%

Albury City open up their new draft Budget for feedback

Rates set to rise 4.7%

02:08

28 Apr 24

Tributes continue to flow for Mt. Beauty glider crash victims

The pair were reportedly scattering a loved one's ashes 

Tributes continue to flow for Mt. Beauty glider crash victims

The pair were reportedly scattering a loved one's ashes 

02:08

28 Apr 24

Fire authorities happy with burn-off progress in the North-East

Hundreds of burns have been conducted across Victoria in recent weeks

Fire authorities happy with burn-off progress in the North-East

Hundreds of burns have been conducted across Victoria in recent weeks

02:07

25 Apr 24

Promising signs for Regional Victoria in the latest jobs data

Regional Victoria's unemployment rate down to 3.9%

Promising signs for Regional Victoria in the latest jobs data

Regional Victoria's unemployment rate down to 3.9%

02:07

25 Apr 24

Last Summer was Victoria's deadliest along waterways

27 drownings were recorded in Victoria

Last Summer was Victoria's deadliest along waterways

27 drownings were recorded in Victoria

02:07

24 Apr 24

ANZAC Day commemorations underway around the Border

Commemorating those who've served and made the ultimate sacrifice

ANZAC Day commemorations underway around the Border

Commemorating those who've served and made the ultimate sacrifice

02:07

24 Apr 24

Border Police targeting bad behaviour this unofficial long weekend

Road Operations getting underway on both sides of the Murray

Border Police targeting bad behaviour this unofficial long weekend

Road Operations getting underway on both sides of the Murray

02:07

23 Apr 24

House prices around Wodonga fall according to Domain

They've fallen 1.3% since December

House prices around Wodonga fall according to Domain

They've fallen 1.3% since December

02:08

23 Apr 24

The State Government to receive recommendations on protecting infrastructure

Infrastructure Australia keen to see Victoria's infrastructure protected from extreme weather

The State Government to receive recommendations on protecting infrastructure

Infrastructure Australia keen to see Victoria's infrastructure protected from extreme weather

02:08

22 Apr 24

Victoria's TAFE Teachers pledge to stop work if a Labor MP visits their campus

It's the latest step in their industrial action to secure better pay and conditions 

Victoria's TAFE Teachers pledge to stop work if a Labor MP visits their campus

It's the latest step in their industrial action to secure better pay and conditions 

02:08

21 Apr 24

Police investigating a suspicious North Albury house fire

The house went up in the early hours of Saturday morning

Police investigating a suspicious North Albury house fire

The house went up in the early hours of Saturday morning

02:08

21 Apr 24

Victoria's State Government launching new push to tackle Domestic Violence

A new working group has been formed following the high-profile deaths of three women in Ballarat. 

Victoria's State Government launching new push to tackle Domestic Violence

A new working group has been formed following the high-profile deaths of three women in Ballarat. 

02:08

18 Apr 24

Still difficult to find a rental around the Border says Domain

Vacancy Rates still staying low according to the latest stats

Still difficult to find a rental around the Border says Domain

Vacancy Rates still staying low according to the latest stats

02:08

18 Apr 24

Victoria's TAFE Teachers commit to industrial action

That's as a pay and conditions dispute with the State Government and TAFE continues

Victoria's TAFE Teachers commit to industrial action

That's as a pay and conditions dispute with the State Government and TAFE continues

02:08

17 Apr 24

Bogong High Plains Road to finally fully reopen next month

There's been limited access in the 18 months since October 2022's major downpour

Bogong High Plains Road to finally fully reopen next month

There's been limited access in the 18 months since October 2022's major downpour

02:08

17 Apr 24

A desperate plea for roads funding in the upcoming Federal Budget

NSW Farmers wants to see the Border's roads brought up to scratch

A desperate plea for roads funding in the upcoming Federal Budget

NSW Farmers wants to see the Border's roads brought up to scratch

02:08

16 Apr 24

Victorian Duck Hunters Association hits back at protests

The Coalition Against Duck Shooting yesterday laid dead birds out at the Premier's office

Victorian Duck Hunters Association hits back at protests

The Coalition Against Duck Shooting yesterday laid dead birds out at the Premier's office

02:07

16 Apr 24

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Victorian Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Victorian Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

02:08

16 Apr 24

Albury-Wodonga Health reminding us to boost our Flu protection

Now might just be the best time to get your Flu shot

Albury-Wodonga Health reminding us to boost our Flu protection

Now might just be the best time to get your Flu shot

02:08

15 Apr 24

Trouble brewing in Victoria's Homelessness sector

Many frontline workers considering leaving the job

Trouble brewing in Victoria's Homelessness sector

Many frontline workers considering leaving the job

02:07

15 Apr 24

Victorian State Government says rentals must meet basic standards

They're reminding rental providers and renters of their rights and obligations 

Victorian State Government says rentals must meet basic standards

They're reminding rental providers and renters of their rights and obligations 

02:08

14 Apr 24

Fire Restrictions ease across the North-East as of today

Landowners still need to register their burn-offs. 

Fire Restrictions ease across the North-East as of today

Landowners still need to register their burn-offs. 

02:07

14 Apr 24

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

Its happening next week. 

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

Its happening next week. 

02:06

11 Apr 24

Family of killed cyclist welcome driver's sentence

The 23 year old woman will be in jail for at least six months. 

Family of killed cyclist welcome driver's sentence

The 23 year old woman will be in jail for at least six months. 

02:08

11 Apr 24

Wodonga driver sentenced over cyclist's death

The woman faced court yesterday. 

Wodonga driver sentenced over cyclist's death

The woman faced court yesterday. 

02:08

10 Apr 24

Albury MP welcomes emergency department upgrade

Justin Clancy is happy. 

Albury MP welcomes emergency department upgrade

Justin Clancy is happy. 

02:07

10 Apr 24

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring Street says regional Victorians have saved millions. 

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring Street says regional Victorians have saved millions. 

02:05

9 Apr 24

Wodonga council asked to access playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

Wodonga council asked to access playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

02:08

8 Apr 24

Border renters feeling the squeeze

New data has seen a 7% hike in the past 12 months. 

Border renters feeling the squeeze

New data has seen a 7% hike in the past 12 months. 

02:09

7 Apr 24

Victoria's Health Minister not ruling mergers out for Albury-Wodonga Health

She was on the Border yesterday for the new ED unveiling 

Victoria's Health Minister not ruling mergers out for Albury-Wodonga Health

She was on the Border yesterday for the new ED unveiling 

02:07

4 Apr 24

Regional Victoria's Hospitals facing the funding knife

The Opposition's concerned merging local health services could impact rural communities

Regional Victoria's Hospitals facing the funding knife

The Opposition's concerned merging local health services could impact rural communities

02:08

3 Apr 24

Border House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

Border House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

02:08

3 Apr 24

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect Albury's Airport?

The Union fills us in

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect Albury's Airport?

The Union fills us in

02:08

2 Apr 24

Police confirm a Rutherglen collision's ended in tragedy

A 77-year-old woman has sadly died after last Thursday's collision in the town

Police confirm a Rutherglen collision's ended in tragedy

A 77-year-old woman has sadly died after last Thursday's collision in the town

02:07

2 Apr 24

Corowa-Rutherglen make their big return to the O&M

Wins in the Netball but a tougher time in the Footy

Corowa-Rutherglen make their big return to the O&M

Wins in the Netball but a tougher time in the Footy

02:07

1 Apr 24

Police will be on the lookout this long weekend around the Border

They'll be pouncing on any bad behaviour

Police will be on the lookout this long weekend around the Border

They'll be pouncing on any bad behaviour

02:07

27 Mar 24

The Border's Easter Forecast locked in

The Bureau fills us in on what we can expect

The Border's Easter Forecast locked in

The Bureau fills us in on what we can expect

02:08

27 Mar 24

Indi MP Helen Haines speaks out on the Hospital Redevelopment in Parliament

She's accused the Victorian and NSW Governments of 'stonewalling' over the issue

Indi MP Helen Haines speaks out on the Hospital Redevelopment in Parliament

She's accused the Victorian and NSW Governments of 'stonewalling' over the issue

02:07

26 Mar 24

A number of blazes keep North-Eastern Fire crews busy

Crews attending a blaze near Anglers Rest - after a burn-off jumped containment lines

A number of blazes keep North-Eastern Fire crews busy

Crews attending a blaze near Anglers Rest - after a burn-off jumped containment lines

02:08

26 Mar 24

A number of recommendations made as authorities look to improve TAFE

The NSW Teachers Federation has also chimed in

A number of recommendations made as authorities look to improve TAFE

The NSW Teachers Federation has also chimed in

02:07

25 Mar 24

Indigo Shire responds after community group gets off the ground

The group's hoping to improve relations between Council and Ratepayers

Indigo Shire responds after community group gets off the ground

The group's hoping to improve relations between Council and Ratepayers

02:08

25 Mar 24

Charges expected to be laid over major Albury crash

Four cars were involved in a pile-up on Young Street over the weekend

Charges expected to be laid over major Albury crash

Four cars were involved in a pile-up on Young Street over the weekend

02:07

24 Mar 24

Many Regional Victorians stressed over extreme weather events

That's according to fresh data from the Climate Council

Many Regional Victorians stressed over extreme weather events

That's according to fresh data from the Climate Council

02:07

24 Mar 24

Small field hitting the track for today's Albury Gold Cup

There's also a half day public holiday.

Small field hitting the track for today's Albury Gold Cup

There's also a half day public holiday.

02:07

21 Mar 24

Albury Gold Cup gets underway today

Albury workers have a half day public holiday for it. 

Albury Gold Cup gets underway today

Albury workers have a half day public holiday for it. 

02:07

21 Mar 24

Fresh calls for pill-testing in Victoria

The Royal Australian College of GP's is behind the latest push 

Fresh calls for pill-testing in Victoria

The Royal Australian College of GP's is behind the latest push 

02:07

20 Mar 24

Calls for more housing to solve the Border's Health Workforce shortage

Regional Capitals Australia says a lack of housing's making thing's tricky

Calls for more housing to solve the Border's Health Workforce shortage

Regional Capitals Australia says a lack of housing's making thing's tricky

02:08

20 Mar 24

VCOSS says draft energy price drops don't go far enough

The Essential Services Commission announced yesterday residential customers could see 6% cut from their power bills

VCOSS says draft energy price drops don't go far enough

The Essential Services Commission announced yesterday residential customers could see 6% cut from their power bills

02:07

19 Mar 24

The latest round of V/Line strikes averted

The RTBU calling off its nine hour strike action planned for Friday

The latest round of V/Line strikes averted

The RTBU calling off its nine hour strike action planned for Friday

02:08

19 Mar 24

Victorian Default Power Bills set to drop by July

The Essential Services Commission's looking to drop the residential default offer by 6%

Victorian Default Power Bills set to drop by July

The Essential Services Commission's looking to drop the residential default offer by 6%

02:08

18 Mar 24

Property Council gives the thumbs up to short-stay levy plans

The New South Wales Government's floating the idea to help contribute to social and affordable housing

Property Council gives the thumbs up to short-stay levy plans

The New South Wales Government's floating the idea to help contribute to social and affordable housing

02:07

18 Mar 24

Indi MP Helen Haines outlines her Budget wishlist

The Federal Budget will be handed down in mid-May

Indi MP Helen Haines outlines her Budget wishlist

The Federal Budget will be handed down in mid-May

02:07

18 Mar 24

North-East CFA crews to receive much needed tech boost

More than 18,000 new radios are being sent out state-wide from mid-year

North-East CFA crews to receive much needed tech boost

More than 18,000 new radios are being sent out state-wide from mid-year

02:08

17 Mar 24

The Border doing well when it comes to Cervical Cancer screening rates

But a new campaign's still been launched to help boost local rates

The Border doing well when it comes to Cervical Cancer screening rates

But a new campaign's still been launched to help boost local rates

02:07

17 Mar 24

Mixed outings for the Border's footballers in last night's AFL clash

Richmond's Tylar Young and Carlton's Ollie Hollands had very different games

Mixed outings for the Border's footballers in last night's AFL clash

Richmond's Tylar Young and Carlton's Ollie Hollands had very different games

02:07

14 Mar 24

That Rental Vacancy Rate's showing no signs of improvement

The latest PropTrack data showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate across Regional Victoria

That Rental Vacancy Rate's showing no signs of improvement

The latest PropTrack data showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate across Regional Victoria

02:08

14 Mar 24

Victorian campers not following the rules

Multiple fines and warnings were issued over the recent long weekend.

Victorian campers not following the rules

Multiple fines and warnings were issued over the recent long weekend.

02:07

14 Mar 24

VicForests to reportedly dissolve by June

The revelation came during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.

VicForests to reportedly dissolve by June

The revelation came during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.

02:08

14 Mar 24

TAFE teachers to vote on strike action

The ballot will happen next week, amid an ongoing pay dispute.

TAFE teachers to vote on strike action

The ballot will happen next week, amid an ongoing pay dispute.

02:07

13 Mar 24

Wodonga paramedics to go on strike

It follows a year of pay negotiations. 

Wodonga paramedics to go on strike

It follows a year of pay negotiations. 

02:07

12 Mar 24

Emergency department wait times improving at Murumbidgee Health

85% of patients were treated on time in the last three months. 

Emergency department wait times improving at Murumbidgee Health

85% of patients were treated on time in the last three months. 

02:09

12 Mar 24

Wodonga Tafe students celebrate graduation

300 students are graduating tonight. 

Wodonga Tafe students celebrate graduation

300 students are graduating tonight. 

02:08

12 Mar 24

Albury mayor wants to see more funding for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital masterplan

Kylie King moved the motion at last night's meeting. 

Albury mayor wants to see more funding for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital masterplan

Kylie King moved the motion at last night's meeting. 

02:09

11 Mar 24

Low intensity heatwave warning remains in place for the Border.

It's going to be toasty again today. 

Low intensity heatwave warning remains in place for the Border.

It's going to be toasty again today. 

02:08

10 Mar 24

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