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Police continue to investigate collision in the Latrobe Valley

A car and school bus came together yesterday afternoon

Police continue to investigate collision in the Latrobe Valley

A car and school bus came together yesterday afternoon

02:07

26 Jul 24

VicGrid investigates renewable zones across the state

Regional Victoria seemingly a hotspot for possible sites 

VicGrid investigates renewable zones across the state

Regional Victoria seemingly a hotspot for possible sites 

02:07

25 Jul 24

Jacinta Allan speaks out on Ambulance Victoria allegations

She's calling allegations of staff wrongly claiming overtime 'unacceptable' 

Jacinta Allan speaks out on Ambulance Victoria allegations

She's calling allegations of staff wrongly claiming overtime 'unacceptable' 

02:07

25 Jul 24

Our teams gear up as the Big V season inches closer to finals

Some big games coming up this weekend

Our teams gear up as the Big V season inches closer to finals

Some big games coming up this weekend

02:07

25 Jul 24

Unit and Housing prices once again on the move in Regional Victoria

That's according to the latest Domain report

Unit and Housing prices once again on the move in Regional Victoria

That's according to the latest Domain report

02:07

24 Jul 24

Mt Buller and Mt Baw Baw on notice for damaging winds

Check the latest on the VicEmergency App or at emergency.vic.gov.au 

Mt Buller and Mt Baw Baw on notice for damaging winds

Check the latest on the VicEmergency App or at emergency.vic.gov.au 

02:07

24 Jul 24

Police appeal for footage amid crime spree investigations

Inverloch and Wonthaggi have been targeted recently

Police appeal for footage amid crime spree investigations

Inverloch and Wonthaggi have been targeted recently

02:07

24 Jul 24

Local TAFE teaching staff hold more industrial action

The AEU wants a better pay and conditions deal for teachers 

Local TAFE teaching staff hold more industrial action

The AEU wants a better pay and conditions deal for teachers 

02:07

23 Jul 24

Victoria's Paramedics plan Friday strike amid pay negotiations

The Union's previously rejected a 3% pay rise

Victoria's Paramedics plan Friday strike amid pay negotiations

The Union's previously rejected a 3% pay rise

02:07

23 Jul 24

Unit prices up, home prices fall around Gippsland

That's according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria data

Unit prices up, home prices fall around Gippsland

That's according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria data

02:07

23 Jul 24

Victoria's road toll grows after fatal Gippsland motorbike crash

A rider's come off his bike around Yinnar

Victoria's road toll grows after fatal Gippsland motorbike crash

A rider's come off his bike around Yinnar

02:08

22 Jul 24

The figures confirm Regional Victoria's rental market's not getting better

PropTrack says the number of new listings coming to market's 13% lower than it was a year ago       

The figures confirm Regional Victoria's rental market's not getting better

PropTrack says the number of new listings coming to market's 13% lower than it was a year ago       

02:07

22 Jul 24

Ombudsman calls for mobile service to be considered 'essential'

She says phone and internet service is vital

Ombudsman calls for mobile service to be considered 'essential'

She says phone and internet service is vital

02:08

22 Jul 24

Victoria's bail laws once again in the spotlight

Concerns Police are increasingly releasing alleged criminals on summons

Victoria's bail laws once again in the spotlight

Concerns Police are increasingly releasing alleged criminals on summons

02:08

21 Jul 24

State opposition pushing for Royal Commission into CFMEU

Deputy Liberal Leader David Southwick is leading the call.

State opposition pushing for Royal Commission into CFMEU

Deputy Liberal Leader David Southwick is leading the call.

02:07

19 Jul 24

Greg Lynn to appeal conviction

The announcement made in court this morning

Greg Lynn to appeal conviction

The announcement made in court this morning

02:08

19 Jul 24

Canberra's got reservations about the 3G shutdown across Regional Victoria

While they support the move, they say it could affect emergency communication 

Canberra's got reservations about the 3G shutdown across Regional Victoria

While they support the move, they say it could affect emergency communication 

02:07

18 Jul 24

Victoria the worst spot in the nation for violent retail crimes

Nearly 19,000 incidents were recorded across the state last year

Victoria the worst spot in the nation for violent retail crimes

Nearly 19,000 incidents were recorded across the state last year

02:07

18 Jul 24

Drive safe says the SES amid ongoing Gippsland flood concerns

The Latrobe River's still of concern to authorities

Drive safe says the SES amid ongoing Gippsland flood concerns

The Latrobe River's still of concern to authorities

02:07

17 Jul 24

The number of homes being built across Victoria falls

That's despite a target of 80,000 per year over the next decade

The number of homes being built across Victoria falls

That's despite a target of 80,000 per year over the next decade

02:08

17 Jul 24

Paramedics facing a rising tide of violence

There's been more than 100 assaults around Victoria on ambulance staff in the year to March

Paramedics facing a rising tide of violence

There's been more than 100 assaults around Victoria on ambulance staff in the year to March

02:08

16 Jul 24

The Latrobe River hits the minor flood level at Thoms Bridge

Authorities warn it could hit moderate levels today

The Latrobe River hits the minor flood level at Thoms Bridge

Authorities warn it could hit moderate levels today

02:08

16 Jul 24

Moderate flooding possible along the Latrobe River this evening

The Watch & Act alert is in place between Yallourn and Traralgon Creek

Moderate flooding possible along the Latrobe River this evening

The Watch & Act alert is in place between Yallourn and Traralgon Creek

02:08

16 Jul 24

Authorities continue to keep an eye on local rivers today

Some warnings are still in place for moderate flooding

Authorities continue to keep an eye on local rivers today

Some warnings are still in place for moderate flooding

02:07

15 Jul 24

The Latrobe River on moderate flood watch as winter rains move in

Keep an eye on the Vic Emergency app or head to emergency.vic.gov.au 

The Latrobe River on moderate flood watch as winter rains move in

Keep an eye on the Vic Emergency app or head to emergency.vic.gov.au 

02:08

15 Jul 24

CFMEU's Vic branch placed into administration

The Union's National Office will assume all Executive Powers.

CFMEU's Vic branch placed into administration

The Union's National Office will assume all Executive Powers.

02:09

15 Jul 24

Call to lift social housing targets in Victoria

The number of public homes is currently set to rise by 10%.

Call to lift social housing targets in Victoria

The number of public homes is currently set to rise by 10%.

02:08

14 Jul 24

Construction union could be de-registered

It follows allegations of criminal conduct.

Construction union could be de-registered

It follows allegations of criminal conduct.

02:09

14 Jul 24

Police ask us to drive safe amid worst start to July since 2008

Eight people have died on Victorian roads since Monday

Police ask us to drive safe amid worst start to July since 2008

Eight people have died on Victorian roads since Monday

02:08

11 Jul 24

Road resurfacing investment drops around Regional Victoria

That's despite gnarly conditions on local roads

Road resurfacing investment drops around Regional Victoria

That's despite gnarly conditions on local roads

02:08

11 Jul 24

A new tool's been designed to better predict Gippsland's coastal erosion rates

It'll be able to predict rates of erosion along every 100 metres of Australia's coastline

A new tool's been designed to better predict Gippsland's coastal erosion rates

It'll be able to predict rates of erosion along every 100 metres of Australia's coastline

02:07

10 Jul 24

Local shops around Victoria will stay open on Anzac Day, despite NSW push

Spring Street says they're not following the NSW lead 

Local shops around Victoria will stay open on Anzac Day, despite NSW push

Spring Street says they're not following the NSW lead 

02:07

10 Jul 24

Medical professionals question Spring Street's push on strict hospital budgeting

The Premier also says funding top-ups will be looked at

Medical professionals question Spring Street's push on strict hospital budgeting

The Premier also says funding top-ups will be looked at

02:08

9 Jul 24

A man's been charged over Saturday's fatal Tooradin crash

He's been bailed to face court again in December

A man's been charged over Saturday's fatal Tooradin crash

He's been bailed to face court again in December

02:07

9 Jul 24

Calls grow to patch up the South Gippsland Highway

Nationals MP Danny O'Brien's making the appeal after the closure of the Pakenham Saleyards

Calls grow to patch up the South Gippsland Highway

Nationals MP Danny O'Brien's making the appeal after the closure of the Pakenham Saleyards

02:07

8 Jul 24

Rents continue to climb throughout Gippsland

The latest report from Suburb Trends is in

Rents continue to climb throughout Gippsland

The latest report from Suburb Trends is in

02:07

8 Jul 24

The State Opposition raises questions over vacant Gippsland education roles

They're concerned vacant roles aren't being advertised

The State Opposition raises questions over vacant Gippsland education roles

They're concerned vacant roles aren't being advertised

02:08

7 Jul 24

Tragedy as Dandenong man dies in Tooradin crash

Two others were also taken to hospital

Tragedy as Dandenong man dies in Tooradin crash

Two others were also taken to hospital

02:07

7 Jul 24

Trouble brewing in Canberra

Fatima Payman has left Labour, and Parliament house deals with two security breaches. 

Trouble brewing in Canberra

Fatima Payman has left Labour, and Parliament house deals with two security breaches. 

02:07

4 Jul 24

Fatima Payman likely to quit Labor

The WA senator was suspended from the caucus after crossing the floor.

Fatima Payman likely to quit Labor

The WA senator was suspended from the caucus after crossing the floor.

02:07

3 Jul 24

Fears for the future of Victoria's and New South Wale's housing markets

Its looking like the state's won't meet promised housing targets. 

Fears for the future of Victoria's and New South Wale's housing markets

Its looking like the state's won't meet promised housing targets. 

02:10

3 Jul 24

Manhunt continues over deadly Burwood crash

Four boys remain on the run, two 15-year-old girls were arrested at the scene 

Manhunt continues over deadly Burwood crash

Four boys remain on the run, two 15-year-old girls were arrested at the scene 

02:10

3 Jul 24

High Country Killer attacked in jail

Faeces and urine hurled at Greg Lynn 

High Country Killer attacked in jail

Faeces and urine hurled at Greg Lynn 

02:10

3 Jul 24

Rumours of an early election shot down by the Treasurer

That's after the PM decided to skip the upcoming NATO Summit. 

Rumours of an early election shot down by the Treasurer

That's after the PM decided to skip the upcoming NATO Summit. 

02:10

3 Jul 24

Trump's criminal conduct sentencing postponed

It follows a request from the former president to argue his immunity from prosecution. 

Trump's criminal conduct sentencing postponed

It follows a request from the former president to argue his immunity from prosecution. 

02:05

2 Jul 24

Less and less Aussies signing up to be tradies

The number of people starting apprenticeships has fallen by 22 per cent in the year since Labor came to power.

Less and less Aussies signing up to be tradies

The number of people starting apprenticeships has fallen by 22 per cent in the year since Labor came to power.

02:06

2 Jul 24

Melbourne's about to shiver through its coldest night in 40 years

It hasn't fallen to 0 in the city since 1984

Melbourne's about to shiver through its coldest night in 40 years

It hasn't fallen to 0 in the city since 1984

01:38

2 Jul 24

Bill Shorten's Question Time sex toy shock

NDIS Minister withdrew his X-rated remark 

Bill Shorten's Question Time sex toy shock

NDIS Minister withdrew his X-rated remark 

02:11

2 Jul 24

Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor

Nicholas Reece replaces Sally Capp 

Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor

Nicholas Reece replaces Sally Capp 

02:11

2 Jul 24

Former Home and Away star to be sentenced for assault

31-year-old Orpheus Pledger has admitted to stomping on a woman's head and dragging her by the hair

Former Home and Away star to be sentenced for assault

31-year-old Orpheus Pledger has admitted to stomping on a woman's head and dragging her by the hair

02:10

1 Jul 24

Wet start to Victorian School Holidays expected

Cooler-than-average temperatures have also been forecast.

Wet start to Victorian School Holidays expected

Cooler-than-average temperatures have also been forecast.

02:08

28 Jun 24

VicPol launch crackdown on motorcyclists

It's in response to the rising number of rider deaths.

VicPol launch crackdown on motorcyclists

It's in response to the rising number of rider deaths.

02:08

27 Jun 24

Water bills set to rise in regional Victoria

They'll be going up by an average of $50.

Water bills set to rise in regional Victoria

They'll be going up by an average of $50.

02:08

27 Jun 24

Premier responds to claims hospital cuts will cost Victorian lives

Jacinta Allan says budgets haven't been finalised yet

Premier responds to claims hospital cuts will cost Victorian lives

Jacinta Allan says budgets haven't been finalised yet

01:38

27 Jun 24

Melbourne water bills are about to go up

The Essential Services Commission has approved an average three per cent increase - that's around $33 more a year

Melbourne water bills are about to go up

The Essential Services Commission has approved an average three per cent increase - that's around $33 more a year

02:10

27 Jun 24

Vic Health Minister welcomes pay rise for nurses

The new agreement was approved yesterday.

Vic Health Minister welcomes pay rise for nurses

The new agreement was approved yesterday.

02:08

27 Jun 24

No jobs lost at Dhurrungile Prison

Staff will be deployed elsewhere when the prison facility in September.

No jobs lost at Dhurrungile Prison

Staff will be deployed elsewhere when the prison facility in September.

02:08

26 Jun 24

Victorian nurses agree to new pay deal

Their wages will rise 28% over the next four years.

Victorian nurses agree to new pay deal

Their wages will rise 28% over the next four years.

02:08

26 Jun 24

Greg Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay

He'll be sentenced in July. 

Greg Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay

He'll be sentenced in July. 

02:06

25 Jun 24

GUILTY: Jury finds Greg Lynn murdered Carol Clay but not guilty for the death of Russell Hill

It took the jury six and a half days to reach its unanimous verdict 

GUILTY: Jury finds Greg Lynn murdered Carol Clay but not guilty for the death of Russell Hill

It took the jury six and a half days to reach its unanimous verdict 

02:11

25 Jun 24

Drug and alcohol foundation says pill testing will save lives

The trial will run throughout summer. 

Drug and alcohol foundation says pill testing will save lives

The trial will run throughout summer. 

02:06

24 Jun 24

Victoria will trial pill testing this summer

Jacinta Allan made the announcement yesterday. 

Victoria will trial pill testing this summer

Jacinta Allan made the announcement yesterday. 

02:07

24 Jun 24

BREAKING: Canberra set to walk back vaping ban

Reports prescriptions won't be needed to buy e-cigarettes from pharmacies.

BREAKING: Canberra set to walk back vaping ban

Reports prescriptions won't be needed to buy e-cigarettes from pharmacies.

02:11

24 Jun 24

Supermarket pricing gouging report to be handed down today

Canberra will be backing fines. 

Supermarket pricing gouging report to be handed down today

Canberra will be backing fines. 

02:08

23 Jun 24

Regional Victoria keen for a nuclear reactor

6/10 Latrobe Valley residents say they are fine with having one in their backyard. 

Regional Victoria keen for a nuclear reactor

6/10 Latrobe Valley residents say they are fine with having one in their backyard. 

02:10

23 Jun 24

Cut out the binge drinking says Cancer Council Victoria

They're warning excessive alcohol consumption among young women in-particular is on the rise

Cut out the binge drinking says Cancer Council Victoria

They're warning excessive alcohol consumption among young women in-particular is on the rise

02:08

20 Jun 24

Victoria Police making a family violence arrest every 18 minutes

That's just one of the startling figures revealed in yesterday's crime stats

Victoria Police making a family violence arrest every 18 minutes

That's just one of the startling figures revealed in yesterday's crime stats

02:07

20 Jun 24

Crime rates climb across Victoria over the year to March

However they're still down on pre-pandemic levels

Crime rates climb across Victoria over the year to March

However they're still down on pre-pandemic levels

02:08

20 Jun 24

Mixed reactions as Gippsland named as a possible Nuclear power plant host

The Premier's not chuffed, while John Pesutto says wait and see

Mixed reactions as Gippsland named as a possible Nuclear power plant host

The Premier's not chuffed, while John Pesutto says wait and see

02:08

20 Jun 24

Auditor General slams tutoring program assisting with Pandemic-affected learning

A report's found students who've received tutoring actually learnt less than those who didn't

Auditor General slams tutoring program assisting with Pandemic-affected learning

A report's found students who've received tutoring actually learnt less than those who didn't

02:08

19 Jun 24

Good and bad news when it comes to the regional property market

Domain's been crunching the numbers

Good and bad news when it comes to the regional property market

Domain's been crunching the numbers

02:07

19 Jun 24

The Coalition pencils in a nuclear power plant for Gippsland

Loy Yang among seven sites across the country they're looking at 

The Coalition pencils in a nuclear power plant for Gippsland

Loy Yang among seven sites across the country they're looking at 

02:07

19 Jun 24

Criminal responsibility age reforms head to State Parliament

Police would still have the power to detain kids as young as ten, despite the criminal age of responsibility rising to twelve

Criminal responsibility age reforms head to State Parliament

Police would still have the power to detain kids as young as ten, despite the criminal age of responsibility rising to twelve

02:08

18 Jun 24

Frosty mornings set to ease as rain moves in across the state

Extra cloud's expected throughout the day

Frosty mornings set to ease as rain moves in across the state

Extra cloud's expected throughout the day

02:07

18 Jun 24

RoadSafe Gippsland launches new campaign aimed at young drivers

They want young people buying cars that tick all the safety boxes

RoadSafe Gippsland launches new campaign aimed at young drivers

They want young people buying cars that tick all the safety boxes

02:07

17 Jun 24

State Government focusing on kid safety as part of Rental crackdowns

They want to see blind cords stored safely as new reforms come into effect

State Government focusing on kid safety as part of Rental crackdowns

They want to see blind cords stored safely as new reforms come into effect

02:08

17 Jun 24

Tens of thousands of new homes in the pipeline for Gippsland

12,300 slated for Latrobe City alone by 2051

Tens of thousands of new homes in the pipeline for Gippsland

12,300 slated for Latrobe City alone by 2051

02:07

16 Jun 24

Premier backflips, now supports a pill-testing trial in Victoria

The Health Department's reportedly looking at how a trial would operate

Premier backflips, now supports a pill-testing trial in Victoria

The Health Department's reportedly looking at how a trial would operate

02:07

16 Jun 24

Regional Cities Victoria meet to discuss issues facing the regions

Local Government Melissa Horne also attended the meeting

Regional Cities Victoria meet to discuss issues facing the regions

Local Government Melissa Horne also attended the meeting

02:07

13 Jun 24

Concerns grow over local health funding

The State Government denying reports they're trying to claw back money

Concerns grow over local health funding

The State Government denying reports they're trying to claw back money

02:08

13 Jun 24

'How's your Business doing?' asks Bass Coast Shire

They've launched their 2024 Business and Industry Survey

'How's your Business doing?' asks Bass Coast Shire

They've launched their 2024 Business and Industry Survey

02:07

12 Jun 24

Authorities release new Bushfire Management Strategy

It looks at the direction of bushfire management in Victoria over the next 10 years

Authorities release new Bushfire Management Strategy

It looks at the direction of bushfire management in Victoria over the next 10 years

02:07

12 Jun 24

TAFE Teachers stop work today amid pay and conditions dispute

They're threatening 24-hour stop work action by August if their terms aren't met 

TAFE Teachers stop work today amid pay and conditions dispute

They're threatening 24-hour stop work action by August if their terms aren't met 

02:07

11 Jun 24

Dozens of Gippsland motorists do the wrong thing over the long weekend

Operation Regal saw Police detect a number of traffic offences

Dozens of Gippsland motorists do the wrong thing over the long weekend

Operation Regal saw Police detect a number of traffic offences

02:08

11 Jun 24

Teaching vacancies start to bite around Gippsland

The Opposition putting the State Government on blast over the issue

Teaching vacancies start to bite around Gippsland

The Opposition putting the State Government on blast over the issue

02:07

10 Jun 24

Weather warnings in place as rain hits Gippsland

Our Alpine areas like Mt Baw Baw could receive a dusting of snow

Weather warnings in place as rain hits Gippsland

Our Alpine areas like Mt Baw Baw could receive a dusting of snow

02:08

10 Jun 24

Concerns that Police Station opening hours could be slashed

That's amid negotiations on a new rostering system 

Concerns that Police Station opening hours could be slashed

That's amid negotiations on a new rostering system 

02:08

9 Jun 24

Regional Victorians named in the King's Birthday Honours list

Residents far and wide serving their community

Regional Victorians named in the King's Birthday Honours list

Residents far and wide serving their community

02:07

9 Jun 24

The Long Weekend forecast is in for Regional Victoria

Hear what the Bureau's forecasting

The Long Weekend forecast is in for Regional Victoria

Hear what the Bureau's forecasting

02:07

6 Jun 24

Mixed views as the Victorian Duck Hunting season winds down

Claims numbers are well down on recent years

Mixed views as the Victorian Duck Hunting season winds down

Claims numbers are well down on recent years

02:07

6 Jun 24

Police launch their long weekend road safety blitz

They'll be cracking down on bad behaviour in the coming days

Police launch their long weekend road safety blitz

They'll be cracking down on bad behaviour in the coming days

02:07

5 Jun 24

The Rental Vacancy rate rises slightly across Regional Victoria

However it's still a tough situation for renters

The Rental Vacancy rate rises slightly across Regional Victoria

However it's still a tough situation for renters

02:08

5 Jun 24

Paramedics to ramp up industrial action in the coming days

The dispute continues over pay and conditions 

Paramedics to ramp up industrial action in the coming days

The dispute continues over pay and conditions 

02:07

5 Jun 24

State Government confident in teacher levels, despite new school builds

Ben Carroll claims there's no resourcing issues for now

State Government confident in teacher levels, despite new school builds

Ben Carroll claims there's no resourcing issues for now

02:08

4 Jun 24

A racism incident taints a Gippsland footy match

Bunyip's looking to punish a spectator over the incident

A racism incident taints a Gippsland footy match

Bunyip's looking to punish a spectator over the incident

02:08

3 Jun 24

Gippsland's business community unsure about minimum wage jump

The VCCI says businesses might have to make tough decisions

Gippsland's business community unsure about minimum wage jump

The VCCI says businesses might have to make tough decisions

02:08

3 Jun 24

Cost blowouts hit Gippsland Rail Line upgrade works

Reportedly by more than $340 million 

Cost blowouts hit Gippsland Rail Line upgrade works

Reportedly by more than $340 million 

02:08

2 Jun 24

Marinus Link drop-in sessions set for Gippsland

New environmental assessment documents have been released

Marinus Link drop-in sessions set for Gippsland

New environmental assessment documents have been released

02:08

2 Jun 24

Pack your brollies, its going to bucket down across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

A severe weather warning is in place for North Central and parts of Gippsland. 

Pack your brollies, its going to bucket down across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

A severe weather warning is in place for North Central and parts of Gippsland. 

02:10

29 May 24

Fears grow about forced hospital amalgamations

Mansfield health workers are worried.

Fears grow about forced hospital amalgamations

Mansfield health workers are worried.

02:08

29 May 24

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