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The 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. 

The 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. 

02:07

18 Apr 24

Still difficult to find a rental around the Goulburn Valley says Domain

Vacancy Rates still staying low according to the latest stats

Still difficult to find a rental around the Goulburn Valley says Domain

Vacancy Rates still staying low according to the latest stats

02:07

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

02:07

17 Apr 24

Victoria's Regional Building Industry in crisis we're being warned

The Regional Chamber Alliance calling for Government intervention

Victoria's Regional Building Industry in crisis we're being warned

The Regional Chamber Alliance calling for Government intervention

02:08

17 Apr 24

Some concerning new drug trafficking stats for Greater Shepparton

New data has been revealed by the Crime Statistics Agency

Some concerning new drug trafficking stats for Greater Shepparton

New data has been revealed by the Crime Statistics Agency

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

02:08

16 Apr 24

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

02:06

16 Apr 24

Tongala product Harley Reid claims the AFL's Rising Star nomination

It follows a big game for him against the Tigers

Tongala product Harley Reid claims the AFL's Rising Star nomination

It follows a big game for him against the Tigers

02:07

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

02:08

15 Apr 24

Warnings for Goulburn Valley Duck Hunters as the season kicks off

Goulburn Murray Water have opened some catchments, but warn there could be dangers below the water. 

Warnings for Goulburn Valley Duck Hunters as the season kicks off

Goulburn Murray Water have opened some catchments, but warn there could be dangers below the water. 

02:08

14 Apr 24

Bondi Victim's link to our region

Ash Good grew up in Echuca

Bondi Victim's link to our region

Ash Good grew up in Echuca

02:08

14 Apr 24

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

It's happening next week. 

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

It's happening next week. 

02:06

11 Apr 24

A woman and two horses killed in Taminick crash

Police believe the vehicle struck a branch. 

A woman and two horses killed in Taminick crash

Police believe the vehicle struck a branch. 

02:08

11 Apr 24

Rental prices continue to rise across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Unit rents have also spiked. 

Rental prices continue to rise across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Unit rents have also spiked. 

02:07

10 Apr 24

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley drivers risking hundreds of dollars with dangerous driving

New data has revealed the shocking details. 

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley drivers risking hundreds of dollars with dangerous driving

New data has revealed the shocking details. 

02:07

10 Apr 24

Overcrowding continues to plague V/Line services

There are calls for more frequent services. 

Overcrowding continues to plague V/Line services

There are calls for more frequent services. 

02:10

9 Apr 24

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring street says regional Victorians have saved millions of dollars. 

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring street says regional Victorians have saved millions of dollars. 

02:07

9 Apr 24

Local renters deal with dodgy landlords

VCOSS says more needs to be done. 

Local renters deal with dodgy landlords

VCOSS says more needs to be done. 

02:08

9 Apr 24

Victorian councils asked to assess playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

Victorian councils asked to assess playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

02:05

8 Apr 24

Rental pressure grows across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Renters are feeling the squeeze. 

Rental pressure grows across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Renters are feeling the squeeze. 

02:07

7 Apr 24

Police investigating fatal Mansfield collision

A truck driver's assisting Police with their enquiries

Police investigating fatal Mansfield collision

A truck driver's assisting Police with their enquiries

02:07

4 Apr 24

The Goulburn Valley's health services facing the funding knife

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

The Goulburn Valley's health services facing the funding knife

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

02:07

3 Apr 24

Goulburn Valley House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

Goulburn Valley House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

02:07

3 Apr 24

Police aren't too impressed with driver behaviour over Easter

Dozens of drivers were caught doing the wrong thing across the long weekend

Police aren't too impressed with driver behaviour over Easter

Dozens of drivers were caught doing the wrong thing across the long weekend

02:08

2 Apr 24

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect our region?

The Union fills us in

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect our region?

The Union fills us in

02:07

2 Apr 24

Man charged over Ulupna fires

Crews had a busy weekend in the Barmah State Forest

Man charged over Ulupna fires

Crews had a busy weekend in the Barmah State Forest

02:08

1 Apr 24

The Easter forecast locked in for the Goulburn Valley

The Bureau walks us through what to expect

The Easter forecast locked in for the Goulburn Valley

The Bureau walks us through what to expect

02:08

27 Mar 24

Police targeting Drugs & Alcohol this Long Weekend

They'll be out in force as part of Operation Nexus

Police targeting Drugs & Alcohol this Long Weekend

They'll be out in force as part of Operation Nexus

02:07

27 Mar 24

Blue-Green Algae warnings start to lift

That's for the Broken River and Broken Creek

Blue-Green Algae warnings start to lift

That's for the Broken River and Broken Creek

02:08

26 Mar 24

Have your say on the state of our roads in a new RACV survey

It'll be open for the next six weeks

Have your say on the state of our roads in a new RACV survey

It'll be open for the next six weeks

02:08

26 Mar 24

A driver killed in fiery Rushworth crash this morning

Any witnesses are being asked to get in touch with Crime Stoppers

A driver killed in fiery Rushworth crash this morning

Any witnesses are being asked to get in touch with Crime Stoppers

02:08

25 Mar 24

Calls for the State Government to fund RSV jabs

That's after Queensland and NSW announced they'd help provide free vaccinations for babies

Calls for the State Government to fund RSV jabs

That's after Queensland and NSW announced they'd help provide free vaccinations for babies

02:07

25 Mar 24

Grand Finalists crowned as the Cricket season comes to a close

Some big results in the weekend's local deciders

Grand Finalists crowned as the Cricket season comes to a close

Some big results in the weekend's local deciders

02:08

24 Mar 24

New data shows many Victorians are stressed about extreme weather events

Many people reportedly forced to consider leaving their homes

New data shows many Victorians are stressed about extreme weather events

Many people reportedly forced to consider leaving their homes

02:08

24 Mar 24

Leongatha lunch cook sent to an isolated unit for protection

There are fears for her safety. 

Leongatha lunch cook sent to an isolated unit for protection

There are fears for her safety. 

02:07

21 Mar 24

Regional Cities Victoria wants a quarter of the state's federal funding

Chair Shane Sali says its only fair. 

Regional Cities Victoria wants a quarter of the state's federal funding

Chair Shane Sali says its only fair. 

02:07

21 Mar 24

Commonwealth Games back in the spotlight amid accusations of cost exaggerations

The State Government's accused of exaggerating the cost of staging the 2026 event

Commonwealth Games back in the spotlight amid accusations of cost exaggerations

The State Government's accused of exaggerating the cost of staging the 2026 event

02:07

20 Mar 24

Calls for more housing to solve the Goulburn Valley's Health Worker shortage

That's what Regional Capitals Australia want to see

Calls for more housing to solve the Goulburn Valley's Health Worker shortage

That's what Regional Capitals Australia want to see

02:07

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

02:08

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

Victoria's Default Power Offer set to drop

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

Victoria's Default Power Offer set to drop

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

02:08

18 Mar 24

Shepparton celebrating Cultural Diversity Week

Multiple events on now through to Sunday

Shepparton celebrating Cultural Diversity Week

Multiple events on now through to Sunday

02:07

18 Mar 24

WorkSafe keeping a close eye on Farmer fatigue around the Goulburn Valley

They say post-Summer is considered a dangerous time

WorkSafe keeping a close eye on Farmer fatigue around the Goulburn Valley

They say post-Summer is considered a dangerous time

02:08

18 Mar 24

Goulburn Valley product Clayton Oliver manages big game for Melbourne

He says yesterday's standing ovation sent 'chills down his spine'

Goulburn Valley product Clayton Oliver manages big game for Melbourne

He says yesterday's standing ovation sent 'chills down his spine'

02:07

17 Mar 24

The CFA receives a much-needed technical boost

New radios will help their communications, particularly with other agencies during emergencies. 

The CFA receives a much-needed technical boost

New radios will help their communications, particularly with other agencies during emergencies. 

02:08

17 Mar 24

Confidence on the up among Goulburn Valley Farmers

That's according to the latest Rabobank survey

Confidence on the up among Goulburn Valley Farmers

That's according to the latest Rabobank survey

02:08

14 Mar 24

Rental Vacancy Rates in the Goulburn Valley remain stubbornly low

The latest data from PropTrack showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate

Rental Vacancy Rates in the Goulburn Valley remain stubbornly low

The latest data from PropTrack showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate

02:07

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

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley students sit down for NAPLAN testing

This year, the results will be released earlier. 

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley students sit down for NAPLAN testing

This year, the results will be released earlier. 

02:06

12 Mar 24

The Nats are in regional Victoria, sharing concerns about the new vehicle efficiency standard scheme

David Littleproud says we aren't ready for it. 

The Nats are in regional Victoria, sharing concerns about the new vehicle efficiency standard scheme

David Littleproud says we aren't ready for it. 

02:08

12 Mar 24

New data reveals pandemic changes to Gippsland's housing market

CoreLogic released the information. 

New data reveals pandemic changes to Gippsland's housing market

CoreLogic released the information. 

02:10

11 Mar 24

Temperatures to cool tomorrow morning

The mercury should drop. 

Temperatures to cool tomorrow morning

The mercury should drop. 

02:09

10 Mar 24

Hot conditions continue across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

It should ease up tomorrow. 

Hot conditions continue across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

It should ease up tomorrow. 

02:09

10 Mar 24

Goulburn Valley commuters again at the mercy of V/Line strikes

The RTBU reportedly mulling a 24 hour strike later this month

Goulburn Valley commuters again at the mercy of V/Line strikes

The RTBU reportedly mulling a 24 hour strike later this month

02:07

7 Mar 24

Planning to jump on a V/Line train today? Think again

No trains will be running until late this afternoon, amid a 13-hour strike. 

Planning to jump on a V/Line train today? Think again

No trains will be running until late this afternoon, amid a 13-hour strike. 

02:08

7 Mar 24

Fresh water safety calls amid growing drowning toll

The heat this long weekend sure to get plenty out to local beaches and waterways 

Fresh water safety calls amid growing drowning toll

The heat this long weekend sure to get plenty out to local beaches and waterways 

02:08

6 Mar 24

International Women's Day celebrations already underway in Shepparton

A breakfast being held this morning

International Women's Day celebrations already underway in Shepparton

A breakfast being held this morning

02:07

6 Mar 24

Rental Vacancy rates still unsteady across Regional Victoria

The latest Doman report not painting a pretty picture for renters

Rental Vacancy rates still unsteady across Regional Victoria

The latest Doman report not painting a pretty picture for renters

02:07

5 Mar 24

Major works get underway at the Echuca Aerodrome

The upgrades are happening on advice from Air Ambulance Victoria and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

Major works get underway at the Echuca Aerodrome

The upgrades are happening on advice from Air Ambulance Victoria and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

02:08

5 Mar 24

The heat's here to stay says the Bureau of Meteorology

Temperatures are set to rise across Regional Victoria over the next few days. 

The heat's here to stay says the Bureau of Meteorology

Temperatures are set to rise across Regional Victoria over the next few days. 

02:08

4 Mar 24

Operation Hamilton gets underway as Police target Hume Highway commuters

They and NSW Officers will be keeping an eye on things from Glenrowan up to Sydney

Operation Hamilton gets underway as Police target Hume Highway commuters

They and NSW Officers will be keeping an eye on things from Glenrowan up to Sydney

02:07

4 Mar 24

Fire Danger to continue this Autumn in the Goulburn Valley

The CFA says we can't be complacent, particularly with a lack of rain. 

Fire Danger to continue this Autumn in the Goulburn Valley

The CFA says we can't be complacent, particularly with a lack of rain. 

02:07

3 Mar 24

Woman charged over fatal Euroa crash

A 21-year-old woman sadly died on Friday afternoon

Woman charged over fatal Euroa crash

A 21-year-old woman sadly died on Friday afternoon

02:08

3 Mar 24

Bad news if you're looking to enter the Goulburn Valley housing market

PropTrack's latest data has some interesting results...

Bad news if you're looking to enter the Goulburn Valley housing market

PropTrack's latest data has some interesting results...

02:07

29 Feb 24

The BOM reveals what's in store for the Goulburn Valley this Autumn

Their forecast for the coming months has been released

The BOM reveals what's in store for the Goulburn Valley this Autumn

Their forecast for the coming months has been released

02:08

29 Feb 24

Police probing suspicious blazes in Mooroopna

It's unclear whether Tuesday night's fires are linked

Police probing suspicious blazes in Mooroopna

It's unclear whether Tuesday night's fires are linked

02:07

28 Feb 24

Calls for more resources amid spike in fire danger

One Emergency Services worker saying fire crews are worn out 

Calls for more resources amid spike in fire danger

One Emergency Services worker saying fire crews are worn out 

02:07

28 Feb 24

Kim O'Keeffe speaks out over potential Shepparton Sports Stadium upgrade

She's keen to get an application in to have the best chance of receiving upgrade funding

Kim O'Keeffe speaks out over potential Shepparton Sports Stadium upgrade

She's keen to get an application in to have the best chance of receiving upgrade funding

02:08

27 Feb 24

Fire Crews on standby as the Goulburn Valley braces for Extreme Fire Danger

Hot and windy conditions strike for the third week in a row. 

Fire Crews on standby as the Goulburn Valley braces for Extreme Fire Danger

Hot and windy conditions strike for the third week in a row. 

02:08

27 Feb 24

V/Line workers threaten to strike for 13 hours next week

That's after rejecting the latest pay offer from the rail operator.

V/Line workers threaten to strike for 13 hours next week

That's after rejecting the latest pay offer from the rail operator.

02:08

26 Feb 24

Crews on alert ahead of tomorrow's Extreme Fire Danger in the Goulburn Valley

Heat and Winds expected to create the perfect storm

Crews on alert ahead of tomorrow's Extreme Fire Danger in the Goulburn Valley

Heat and Winds expected to create the perfect storm

02:07

26 Feb 24

Indi MP Helen Haines introduces bill to put an end to pork barrelling

She wants to see more oversight to stop funds being funnelled in to marginal Electorates

Indi MP Helen Haines introduces bill to put an end to pork barrelling

She wants to see more oversight to stop funds being funnelled in to marginal Electorates

02:08

26 Feb 24

Council lifts Blue-Green Algae warnings for Lake Bartlett

But we're still being told to watch the Goulburn Murray Water website

Council lifts Blue-Green Algae warnings for Lake Bartlett

But we're still being told to watch the Goulburn Murray Water website

02:08

25 Feb 24

More power bill pain on the way?

New reports indicate your wallet could be hit by expanding power infrastructure 

More power bill pain on the way?

New reports indicate your wallet could be hit by expanding power infrastructure 

02:07

25 Feb 24

Concern grows over growing number of home burglaries and car thefts

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria with tips on how to deter would-be offenders 

Concern grows over growing number of home burglaries and car thefts

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria with tips on how to deter would-be offenders 

02:07

22 Feb 24

Another Friday, another round of V/Line strikes

Workers again walked off the job this morning around Regional Victoria

Another Friday, another round of V/Line strikes

Workers again walked off the job this morning around Regional Victoria

02:07

22 Feb 24

Two arrested after pursuit through Shepparton

They're assisting Police with their enquiries

Two arrested after pursuit through Shepparton

They're assisting Police with their enquiries

02:07

21 Feb 24

Extreme Fire Danger for the Goulburn Valley today

A Total Fire Ban's in place until 11.59 tonight

Extreme Fire Danger for the Goulburn Valley today

A Total Fire Ban's in place until 11.59 tonight

02:08

21 Feb 24

Commuters fed up with V/Line disruptions

The Public Transport Users Association says the ongoing action must be resolved. 

Commuters fed up with V/Line disruptions

The Public Transport Users Association says the ongoing action must be resolved. 

02:07

20 Feb 24

Calls for inquiry into the State's energy transmission network

The Coalition would like to see an investigation following last week's blackouts. 

Calls for inquiry into the State's energy transmission network

The Coalition would like to see an investigation following last week's blackouts. 

02:08

19 Feb 24

Another Anthrax outbreak detected near Shepparton

This one's been detected on a neighbouring property of the first outbreak earlier this month

Another Anthrax outbreak detected near Shepparton

This one's been detected on a neighbouring property of the first outbreak earlier this month

02:08

18 Feb 24

Goulburn Valley Commuters once again being affected by V/Line strikes

Trains are yet again at a standstill this morning

Goulburn Valley Commuters once again being affected by V/Line strikes

Trains are yet again at a standstill this morning

02:07

18 Feb 24

Concerns over the state of Victoria's transmission towers

More than one in seven reportedly damaged by rust

Concerns over the state of Victoria's transmission towers

More than one in seven reportedly damaged by rust

02:08

15 Feb 24

Swifties will reach Melbourne on time despite strikes says V/Line Boss

Matt Carrick assuring passengers that they'll have services fully running by the afternoon

Swifties will reach Melbourne on time despite strikes says V/Line Boss

Matt Carrick assuring passengers that they'll have services fully running by the afternoon

02:08

15 Feb 24

Relief Payments now available for those affected by Tuesday's storms

They're available via your local Council

Relief Payments now available for those affected by Tuesday's storms

They're available via your local Council

02:08

14 Feb 24

Crews still working to restore power in many areas

More than 100,000 Victorians are still without power after Tuesday's storms

Crews still working to restore power in many areas

More than 100,000 Victorians are still without power after Tuesday's storms

02:07

14 Feb 24

Shepparton MP Kim O'Keeffe calls for more TAC Funding

That's after a major jump in last year's road toll

Shepparton MP Kim O'Keeffe calls for more TAC Funding

That's after a major jump in last year's road toll

02:08

13 Feb 24

Regional Victoria lashed by fire and severe storms

More than 100 fires were sparked across Victoria yesterday

Regional Victoria lashed by fire and severe storms

More than 100 fires were sparked across Victoria yesterday

02:07

13 Feb 24

Fire Crews look to tame blazes at Koonoomoo

Multiple crews are on scene North-West of Cobram

Fire Crews look to tame blazes at Koonoomoo

Multiple crews are on scene North-West of Cobram

02:08

12 Feb 24

Premier says its not the time to speculate on Southern 80's future

It follows the death of a competitor on Sunday

Premier says its not the time to speculate on Southern 80's future

It follows the death of a competitor on Sunday

02:08

12 Feb 24

Fire Crews on standby ahead of deteriorating conditions

Fire bans are in place in parts of the state

Fire Crews on standby ahead of deteriorating conditions

Fire bans are in place in parts of the state

02:08

12 Feb 24

Delays continue this morning for V/Line Passengers

Workers have once again walked off the job

Delays continue this morning for V/Line Passengers

Workers have once again walked off the job

02:08

11 Feb 24

Southern 80 boat race rocked by tragedy

A water skier sadly killed in yesterday's event

Southern 80 boat race rocked by tragedy

A water skier sadly killed in yesterday's event

02:08

11 Feb 24

Headspace Shepparton looking for new faces for its Youth Advisory Committee

They'll be able to help direct youth mental health policy development

Headspace Shepparton looking for new faces for its Youth Advisory Committee

They'll be able to help direct youth mental health policy development

02:07

8 Feb 24

National Regional Housing Summit getting underway today

New figures showing Regional Victoria rents have spiked by as much as 17%

National Regional Housing Summit getting underway today

New figures showing Regional Victoria rents have spiked by as much as 17%

02:07

8 Feb 24

Could your rental be failing basic legal standards?

There are calls for rental laws to be beefed up after many homes in Victoria didn't meet legal standards

Could your rental be failing basic legal standards?

There are calls for rental laws to be beefed up after many homes in Victoria didn't meet legal standards

02:07

7 Feb 24

Calls for more Insurer transparency amid 2022 Flood Inquiry

Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan says they need to keep records on timeframes for assessing claims.  

Calls for more Insurer transparency amid 2022 Flood Inquiry

Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan says they need to keep records on timeframes for assessing claims.  

02:08

7 Feb 24

VACCHO calls for change over latest Closing the Gap findings

They say Indigenous Groups need more control

VACCHO calls for change over latest Closing the Gap findings

They say Indigenous Groups need more control

02:08

7 Feb 24

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