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Victorian road toll reaches unwanted milestone
35 lives were lost in November, the highest monthly figure for 2023.
Victorian road toll reaches unwanted milestone
35 lives were lost in November, the highest monthly figure for 2023.
02:08
6 Dec 23
PTUA 'worried' for regional commuters
Their concerns come ahead of planned strike action by V/Line workers next week.
PTUA 'worried' for regional commuters
Their concerns come ahead of planned strike action by V/Line workers next week.
02:07
6 Dec 23
Rural Councils welcome housing fund
$150m has been set aside for working housing across Regional Victoria.
Rural Councils welcome housing fund
$150m has been set aside for working housing across Regional Victoria.
02:08
5 Dec 23
PTUA 'hopeful' strike can be averted
The Public Transport Users Association says the strike will impact regional commuters.
PTUA 'hopeful' strike can be averted
The Public Transport Users Association says the strike will impact regional commuters.
02:07
5 Dec 23
Reckless firelighters being targeted
Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police have teamed up for the new campaign.
Reckless firelighters being targeted
Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police have teamed up for the new campaign.
02:07
5 Dec 23
Premier called upon to Step-In
The opposition wants Jacinta Allan to "regain control" of the industrial disputes with V/Line.
Premier called upon to Step-In
The opposition wants Jacinta Allan to "regain control" of the industrial disputes with V/Line.
02:07
4 Dec 23
Strikes to impact North-West train services
V/Line staff will walk off the job next Wednesday morning, December 13th for four hours.
Strikes to impact North-West train services
V/Line staff will walk off the job next Wednesday morning, December 13th for four hours.
02:08
4 Dec 23
Above average November rainfall across Victoria
Bendigo's rainfall was 20mm wetter than normal, while Mildura's was double its long-term average.
Above average November rainfall across Victoria
Bendigo's rainfall was 20mm wetter than normal, while Mildura's was double its long-term average.
02:08
4 Dec 23
Local businesses urged to apply for child work permits
Wage Inspectorate Victoria's Jessica Downey says compliance officers
Local businesses urged to apply for child work permits
Wage Inspectorate Victoria's Jessica Downey says compliance officers
02:08
3 Dec 23
Warmer temperatures on the way
North-West Victoria expected to reach the low- to mid-30s today.
Warmer temperatures on the way
North-West Victoria expected to reach the low- to mid-30s today.
02:07
3 Dec 23
Above normal risk of fire for North West Victoria
Locals are being told to prepare their Survival Plan now.
Above normal risk of fire for North West Victoria
Locals are being told to prepare their Survival Plan now.
02:08
1 Dec 23
State MP calls for hospital issues to be addressed
Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad says there has been shortfalls at Bendigo Health.
State MP calls for hospital issues to be addressed
Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad says there has been shortfalls at Bendigo Health.
02:07
30 Nov 23
Victoria's bushfire outlook revealed
Northern Victoria has already entered the Fire Danger Period.
Victoria's bushfire outlook revealed
Northern Victoria has already entered the Fire Danger Period.
02:08
30 Nov 23
Wet conditions ease in state's west
But attention now turns to Eastern Victoria.
Wet conditions ease in state's west
But attention now turns to Eastern Victoria.
02:07
30 Nov 23
V/Line sees record number of passengers
Over two million passenger trips were registered in October.
V/Line sees record number of passengers
Over two million passenger trips were registered in October.
02:08
29 Nov 23
Wet weather to ease across Western Victoria
The forecast comes after Swan Hill copped 80mm yesterday.
Wet weather to ease across Western Victoria
The forecast comes after Swan Hill copped 80mm yesterday.
02:07
29 Nov 23
Victorian Government to refund EV tax
$7 million will be paid back to Electric Vehicle owners.
Victorian Government to refund EV tax
$7 million will be paid back to Electric Vehicle owners.
02:07
29 Nov 23
Regional communities benefiting from grants
Castlemaine, Rochester and Gannawarra Shire set to benefit.
Regional communities benefiting from grants
Castlemaine, Rochester and Gannawarra Shire set to benefit.
02:07
28 Nov 23
VicHealth welcomes Vaping crackdown
They say these reforms will help place the country as a global leader in tobacco control
VicHealth welcomes Vaping crackdown
They say these reforms will help place the country as a global leader in tobacco control
02:08
28 Nov 23
Buybacks best option, environmentalists say
They appear all but certain under a revised Murray Darling Basin Plan.
Buybacks best option, environmentalists say
They appear all but certain under a revised Murray Darling Basin Plan.
02:08
28 Nov 23
Dairy Australia AGM in Echuca-Moama today
Murray Dairy Regional Manager Lachlan Barnes says it's a good chance to hear from those in the know.
Dairy Australia AGM in Echuca-Moama today
Murray Dairy Regional Manager Lachlan Barnes says it's a good chance to hear from those in the know.
02:07
27 Nov 23
Mallee MP criticises Basin Plan
Anne Webster says the proposal is "devastating".
Mallee MP criticises Basin Plan
Anne Webster says the proposal is "devastating".
02:07
27 Nov 23
Deal reached on water buybacks
But farmers are unhappy with the plan.
Deal reached on water buybacks
But farmers are unhappy with the plan.
02:09
27 Nov 23
Regional dental care in the spotlight
The Greens have called on the state government to address Victoria's "dental healthcare deserts"
Regional dental care in the spotlight
The Greens have called on the state government to address Victoria's "dental healthcare deserts"
02:08
26 Nov 23
Man dies in quadbike crash near Wedderburn
The body was found on Wallaby Way on Saturday afternoon.
Man dies in quadbike crash near Wedderburn
The body was found on Wallaby Way on Saturday afternoon.
02:07
26 Nov 23
Victorian public servants continue to fight for better pay deal
They want a 20 per cent pay increase over the next four years.
Victorian public servants continue to fight for better pay deal
They want a 20 per cent pay increase over the next four years.
02:08
23 Nov 23
Northern Vic MP not happy with Spring Street over V/Line blackspots
Gaelle Broad says its not good enough.
Northern Vic MP not happy with Spring Street over V/Line blackspots
Gaelle Broad says its not good enough.
02:06
23 Nov 23
Central Vic and Sunraysia farmers asked to have their say on the Regional Investment Corporation
The Nats want to see Canberra provide some certainty to the industry.
Central Vic and Sunraysia farmers asked to have their say on the Regional Investment Corporation
The Nats want to see Canberra provide some certainty to the industry.
02:06
22 Nov 23
Cash incentive on the way for student teachers headed to the regions
Up to $420 is available per day.
Cash incentive on the way for student teachers headed to the regions
Up to $420 is available per day.
02:07
21 Nov 23
Bendigo Pioneer number 1 AFL draft pick
Harley Reid is heading West to the Eagles.
Bendigo Pioneer number 1 AFL draft pick
Harley Reid is heading West to the Eagles.
02:08
20 Nov 23
Push for Centrelink to give Sunraysia and Central Vic job seekers a break during extended heat waves
Welfare groups are behind the push.
Push for Centrelink to give Sunraysia and Central Vic job seekers a break during extended heat waves
Welfare groups are behind the push.
02:08
19 Nov 23
Firies busy across Central Victoria and Sunraysia
Separate blazes occurred yesterday.
Firies busy across Central Victoria and Sunraysia
Separate blazes occurred yesterday.
02:06
19 Nov 23
Local farmers celebrating this National Agriculture Day
We're being encourage to buy local.
Local farmers celebrating this National Agriculture Day
We're being encourage to buy local.
02:08
17 Nov 23
Sunraysia and Central Victorian farmers recognised for National Ag Week
We're being encouraged to support local.
Sunraysia and Central Victorian farmers recognised for National Ag Week
We're being encouraged to support local.
02:06
16 Nov 23
Ageing facilities revealed in state school inquiry
Some schools reporting they don't even have an oval.
Ageing facilities revealed in state school inquiry
Some schools reporting they don't even have an oval.
02:08
16 Nov 23
Central Vic and Sunraysia infrastructure projects safe from Canberra's axe
50 major projects were cut nation wide.
Central Vic and Sunraysia infrastructure projects safe from Canberra's axe
50 major projects were cut nation wide.
02:07
16 Nov 23
State government's plan to enshrine the SEC into the constitution set to fail
Any changes to Victoria’s constitution requires support of 60% of all MPs in both houses to pass.
State government's plan to enshrine the SEC into the constitution set to fail
Any changes to Victoria’s constitution requires support of 60% of all MPs in both houses to pass.
02:06
15 Nov 23
Summons issued for 2026 Commonwealth Games documents
Spring Street has till the end of the month to comply.
Summons issued for 2026 Commonwealth Games documents
Spring Street has till the end of the month to comply.
02:06
15 Nov 23
Victoria's power grid set to withstand hot summer
Generation capacity has been boosted.
Victoria's power grid set to withstand hot summer
Generation capacity has been boosted.
02:09
14 Nov 23
Housing stock barely improves across Victoria
Public housing stock rises by nearly 400 since 2018
Housing stock barely improves across Victoria
Public housing stock rises by nearly 400 since 2018
02:06
14 Nov 23
V/Line strike on the cards
Industrial action would stop services for two days.
V/Line strike on the cards
Industrial action would stop services for two days.
02:09
13 Nov 23
Details emerge from Goornong crash
A 32 year old Fawkner man passed away.
Details emerge from Goornong crash
A 32 year old Fawkner man passed away.
02:08
13 Nov 23
Horror smash leaves two dead in Central Victoria
The state's road toll continues to climb.
Horror smash leaves two dead in Central Victoria
The state's road toll continues to climb.
02:08
13 Nov 23
Road toll climbs following the death of two people in Central Victoria
Three vehicles collided North of Bendigo yesterday afternoon.
Road toll climbs following the death of two people in Central Victoria
Three vehicles collided North of Bendigo yesterday afternoon.
02:09
12 Nov 23
Horror weekend on the roads with two people killed in Central Victoria
The state's road toll continues to climb.
Horror weekend on the roads with two people killed in Central Victoria
The state's road toll continues to climb.
02:07
12 Nov 23
Remembrance Day tomorrow
Services will be held in Bendigo and Mildura.
Remembrance Day tomorrow
Services will be held in Bendigo and Mildura.
02:07
10 Nov 23
Daylesford recovery continues
The pub has re-opened, and a second vigil held.
Daylesford recovery continues
The pub has re-opened, and a second vigil held.
02:08
9 Nov 23
Man questioned over Daylesford deaths
Police interviewed the 66-year-old last night.
Man questioned over Daylesford deaths
Police interviewed the 66-year-old last night.
02:07
8 Nov 23
Tributes flow for families
A friend has spoken following the death of a Melbourne woman in Daylesford
Tributes flow for families
A friend has spoken following the death of a Melbourne woman in Daylesford
02:08
7 Nov 23
Hospitals told to find $10m in savings
It comes as the Victorian government tries to manage its spiralling debt.
Hospitals told to find $10m in savings
It comes as the Victorian government tries to manage its spiralling debt.
02:07
2 Nov 23
Man arrested over Bendigo death
The 44-year-old will face the local Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Man arrested over Bendigo death
The 44-year-old will face the local Magistrates Court tomorrow.
02:08
1 Nov 23
House prices fall slightly across Regional Victoria
They dropped 0.01% last month
House prices fall slightly across Regional Victoria
They dropped 0.01% last month
02:07
31 Oct 23
Man charged following Kangaroo Flat death
The 44 year old is expected to face court tomorrow
Man charged following Kangaroo Flat death
The 44 year old is expected to face court tomorrow
02:07
31 Oct 23
Community to hold vigil
Service will honour the life of a Bendigo woman who died on Sunday night.
Community to hold vigil
Service will honour the life of a Bendigo woman who died on Sunday night.
02:08
31 Oct 23
The Premier labels housing our number one issue across Central Victoria
Jacinta Allan says more needs to be done to target rentals and affordable housing
The Premier labels housing our number one issue across Central Victoria
Jacinta Allan says more needs to be done to target rentals and affordable housing
02:08
30 Oct 23
Man arrested following Kangaroo Flat death
The 46-year-old was arrested early this morning.
Man arrested following Kangaroo Flat death
The 46-year-old was arrested early this morning.
02:08
30 Oct 23
Man arrested over Kangaroo Flat death
44-year-old tracked down in Harcourt North. Homicide Squad investigations continue
Man arrested over Kangaroo Flat death
44-year-old tracked down in Harcourt North. Homicide Squad investigations continue
02:07
29 Oct 23
12 month pharmacy pilot to begin across regional Victoria
It's been announced today.
12 month pharmacy pilot to begin across regional Victoria
It's been announced today.
02:05
26 Oct 23
Health remains high on the Premier's agenda
Jacinta Allan has been in the role for one month.
Health remains high on the Premier's agenda
Jacinta Allan has been in the role for one month.
02:09
26 Oct 23
Our local hospitals may get busier
Some plans showing outer=suburb patients could be treated in regional hospitals
Our local hospitals may get busier
Some plans showing outer=suburb patients could be treated in regional hospitals
02:07
25 Oct 23
The Premier continues to defend cancelling the 2026 Comm Games
Jacinta Allan says the cost was outweighing the benefits.
The Premier continues to defend cancelling the 2026 Comm Games
Jacinta Allan says the cost was outweighing the benefits.
02:07
25 Oct 23
Dairy strike called off at one major processor
Another could still happen.
Dairy strike called off at one major processor
Another could still happen.
02:09
25 Oct 23
Vape crisis causing headaches across regional Victorian schools
The Cancer Council has put out a worrying report.
Vape crisis causing headaches across regional Victorian schools
The Cancer Council has put out a worrying report.
02:09
24 Oct 23
Forest Fire Management encouraging us to be smart this Spring
If we go camping, we're asked to take care.
Forest Fire Management encouraging us to be smart this Spring
If we go camping, we're asked to take care.
02:07
24 Oct 23
Regional Victorian kids missing out on swimming lessons
Swimming Victoria is worried.
Regional Victorian kids missing out on swimming lessons
Swimming Victoria is worried.
02:08
24 Oct 23
Sunraysia and Central Vic farmers gearing up for harvest
Its right around the corner.
Sunraysia and Central Vic farmers gearing up for harvest
Its right around the corner.
02:07
23 Oct 23
Place of take approvals to come into effect next month across regional Victoria
Its good news for landholders.
Place of take approvals to come into effect next month across regional Victoria
Its good news for landholders.
02:10
23 Oct 23
Teen knife crime a big issue across regional Victoria
It follows the death of an 18 year old Irymple man at the weekend.
Teen knife crime a big issue across regional Victoria
It follows the death of an 18 year old Irymple man at the weekend.
02:09
22 Oct 23
Dairy workers from regional Victoria back on the job following strike
If pay talks don't progress favourably, they're threatening further strike actions.
Dairy workers from regional Victoria back on the job following strike
If pay talks don't progress favourably, they're threatening further strike actions.
02:07
19 Oct 23
CFA warns of out of control burn offs across Sunraysia and Central Victoria
We're being asked to take care.
CFA warns of out of control burn offs across Sunraysia and Central Victoria
We're being asked to take care.
02:06
19 Oct 23
Rental pain being felt across Bendigo and South Mildura
Its according to SuburbTrends.
Rental pain being felt across Bendigo and South Mildura
Its according to SuburbTrends.
02:08
19 Oct 23
Firies down in the city protesting old equipment
They want upgraded trucks.
Firies down in the city protesting old equipment
They want upgraded trucks.
02:07
18 Oct 23
Regional Vic supermarkets rationing milk in the midst of dairy strikes
Workers took action on Tuesday.
Regional Vic supermarkets rationing milk in the midst of dairy strikes
Workers took action on Tuesday.
02:07
18 Oct 23
Grain production on the rise across regional Victoria
We're doing better than the rest of the country.
Grain production on the rise across regional Victoria
We're doing better than the rest of the country.
02:09
18 Oct 23
Regional Victorian dairy workers take strike action
It'll last 48 hours.
Regional Victorian dairy workers take strike action
It'll last 48 hours.
02:06
17 Oct 23
Victorian dairy workers to strike today
They'll be on strike for 48 hours.
Victorian dairy workers to strike today
They'll be on strike for 48 hours.
02:07
17 Oct 23
Regional Victoria recognises anti-poverty week
St Vincent de Paul is doubling down on its education campaigns.
Regional Victoria recognises anti-poverty week
St Vincent de Paul is doubling down on its education campaigns.
02:06
17 Oct 23
Opposition slams Spring Street's Commonwealth Games offer
Its been labelled 'a joke.'
Opposition slams Spring Street's Commonwealth Games offer
Its been labelled 'a joke.'
02:07
16 Oct 23
1 in 7 of us didn't vote at the weekend's referendum
That means around 2.6 million eligible voters didn't cast a ballot.
1 in 7 of us didn't vote at the weekend's referendum
That means around 2.6 million eligible voters didn't cast a ballot.
02:07
16 Oct 23
Dairy workers to strike across Victoria on Wednesday
Staff across the Mallee will stop.
Dairy workers to strike across Victoria on Wednesday
Staff across the Mallee will stop.
02:08
16 Oct 23
A convincing NO from Sunraysia and Central Victoria at the weekend's Referendum
The Mallee topped the state's NO count.
A convincing NO from Sunraysia and Central Victoria at the weekend's Referendum
The Mallee topped the state's NO count.
02:09
15 Oct 23
Central Victoria and Sunraysia vote NO in the Referendum
The Mallee topped the state's NO vote.
Central Victoria and Sunraysia vote NO in the Referendum
The Mallee topped the state's NO vote.
02:07
15 Oct 23
Tricky fire conditions ahead of this week's rain
The CFA hoping it might douse any blazes that pop up
Tricky fire conditions ahead of this week's rain
The CFA hoping it might douse any blazes that pop up
02:07
1 Oct 23
Early polls open across Regional Victoria ahead of the Voice Referendum
That's if you can't cast your vote on October 14
Early polls open across Regional Victoria ahead of the Voice Referendum
That's if you can't cast your vote on October 14
02:07
1 Oct 23
Regional Cities Victoria has welcomed the appointment of Jacinta Allan
It thinks its great to see a regional representative in power.
Regional Cities Victoria has welcomed the appointment of Jacinta Allan
It thinks its great to see a regional representative in power.
02:08
27 Sep 23
Bendigo's Jacinta Allan is the new premier
Public Transport minister Ben Carroll will be her deputy.
Bendigo's Jacinta Allan is the new premier
Public Transport minister Ben Carroll will be her deputy.
02:08
27 Sep 23
Bendigo East's Jacinta Allan the front runner for Premier
The Labor Caucus will meet today to start the process of picking the next premier.
Bendigo East's Jacinta Allan the front runner for Premier
The Labor Caucus will meet today to start the process of picking the next premier.
02:07
27 Sep 23
Political expert says the Comm Games debacle wasn't the reason Dan Andrews resigned
Monash's Dr Zareh Ghazarian doubts it had an impact.
Political expert says the Comm Games debacle wasn't the reason Dan Andrews resigned
Monash's Dr Zareh Ghazarian doubts it had an impact.
02:09
26 Sep 23
A meeting held today will decide who takes over from Dan Andrews.
It follows his shock resignation yesterday.
A meeting held today will decide who takes over from Dan Andrews.
It follows his shock resignation yesterday.
02:08
26 Sep 23
Regional fire fighters head to Melbourne to protest pay
More than 1500 firies are taking part.
Regional fire fighters head to Melbourne to protest pay
More than 1500 firies are taking part.
02:09
25 Sep 23
Tourists flock to Sunraysia and Central Victoria on V/Line
The PTUA says uptake as been strong.
Tourists flock to Sunraysia and Central Victoria on V/Line
The PTUA says uptake as been strong.
02:07
25 Sep 23
Spring Street brings back free JEV vaccines for the Loddon Malllee
Its because the region is high risk.
Spring Street brings back free JEV vaccines for the Loddon Malllee
Its because the region is high risk.
02:07
24 Sep 23
Lifesaving Victoria reminding us to stay safe around water these school holidays
Its the second week of school holidays this week.
Lifesaving Victoria reminding us to stay safe around water these school holidays
Its the second week of school holidays this week.
02:08
24 Sep 23
NBN encouraging Sunraysia and Central Vic residents to get a communication plan in place
It comes ahead of the bushfire season.
NBN encouraging Sunraysia and Central Vic residents to get a communication plan in place
It comes ahead of the bushfire season.
02:09
22 Sep 23
Money on the way Rochester District Health Service and Robinvale's Bush Kinder
Its all apart of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's grant program.
Money on the way Rochester District Health Service and Robinvale's Bush Kinder
Its all apart of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's grant program.
02:07
21 Sep 23
New report reveals Dan Andrews asked for more cash to bank roll staff wages for the 2026 Comm Games
Freedom of Information documents revealed the funding bid was approved
New report reveals Dan Andrews asked for more cash to bank roll staff wages for the 2026 Comm Games
Freedom of Information documents revealed the funding bid was approved
02:09
21 Sep 23
Firies across Central Vic and Sunraysia need more resources, unions say
We also need more volunteers.
Firies across Central Vic and Sunraysia need more resources, unions say
We also need more volunteers.
02:09
20 Sep 23
Victoria police warn us to be safe on regional roads these school holidays
Its seen a noticeable uptick in traffic.
Victoria police warn us to be safe on regional roads these school holidays
Its seen a noticeable uptick in traffic.
02:08
20 Sep 23
Fire collection season hitting some bumps this year
There's been issues in the Loddon Mallee.
Fire collection season hitting some bumps this year
There's been issues in the Loddon Mallee.
02:09
20 Sep 23
More and more properties continue to hit the regional Victorian market
Listings are up 8.1%.
More and more properties continue to hit the regional Victorian market
Listings are up 8.1%.
02:07
18 Sep 23
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