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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
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
Short stay accommodation tax still on the cards for regional Victoria
The Premier hasn't ruled it out.
Short stay accommodation tax still on the cards for regional Victoria
The Premier hasn't ruled it out.
02:08
18 Sep 23
Victorian rate payers slugged with higher bin taxes
The Herald Sun's reporting close to 60 per cent of councils state-wide have increased their WASTE CHARGES by more than 5 per cent.
Victorian rate payers slugged with higher bin taxes
The Herald Sun's reporting close to 60 per cent of councils state-wide have increased their WASTE CHARGES by more than 5 per cent.
02:07
17 Sep 23
CFA calls on Central Vic and Sunraysia landholders to get their property bushfire ready
Fire danger season is rapidly approaching.
CFA calls on Central Vic and Sunraysia landholders to get their property bushfire ready
Fire danger season is rapidly approaching.
02:08
17 Sep 23
Teachers union wants to see more from the government, following the recent annoucement.
It reckons more needs to be done.
Teachers union wants to see more from the government, following the recent annoucement.
It reckons more needs to be done.
02:07
13 Sep 23
Teacher's union welcomes new scholarships
Its hoped more people will sign up to become teachers.
Teacher's union welcomes new scholarships
Its hoped more people will sign up to become teachers.
02:07
12 Sep 23
Extra funding ends for Lifeline Loddon Mallee
Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell says the service is desperately needed across the region.
Extra funding ends for Lifeline Loddon Mallee
Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell says the service is desperately needed across the region.
02:09
10 Sep 23
Victorian Federal MP to introduce new regional housing legislation today
Helen Haines wants to see more funding for housing developments.
Victorian Federal MP to introduce new regional housing legislation today
Helen Haines wants to see more funding for housing developments.
02:08
10 Sep 23
Regional airports needs more love from Canberra, according to Regional Capitals Australia
The RCA chair reckons regional airports are too important to fail.
Regional airports needs more love from Canberra, according to Regional Capitals Australia
The RCA chair reckons regional airports are too important to fail.
02:08
7 Sep 23
Duck hunting ban continues to divide Spring Street
Five MPs have expressed their opposition.
Duck hunting ban continues to divide Spring Street
Five MPs have expressed their opposition.
02:10
5 Sep 23
Electoral commission after workers for the upcoming referendum
Around 300 000 people are needed to help on the day.
Electoral commission after workers for the upcoming referendum
Around 300 000 people are needed to help on the day.
02:06
4 Sep 23
Informal voting concerns from the AEC ahead of the Referendum
Recent data suggests that last year's state election recorded one of the lowest rates of informal voting in history.
Informal voting concerns from the AEC ahead of the Referendum
Recent data suggests that last year's state election recorded one of the lowest rates of informal voting in history.
02:06
4 Sep 23
Fruit Fly Strategy continues for Sunraysia
A second round of grants have been released.
Fruit Fly Strategy continues for Sunraysia
A second round of grants have been released.
02:08
3 Sep 23
Ambulance ramping crisis hits the state hard
New data has been revealed today.
Ambulance ramping crisis hits the state hard
New data has been revealed today.
02:08
3 Sep 23
Poverty in Mildura seemingly on the rise
15.5% of people struggling in the region.
Poverty in Mildura seemingly on the rise
15.5% of people struggling in the region.
02:07
31 Aug 23
Mixed reactions to the Duck Hunting ban recommendation
Some stressing it's only a recommendation, and won't necessarily go ahead.
Mixed reactions to the Duck Hunting ban recommendation
Some stressing it's only a recommendation, and won't necessarily go ahead.
03:37
31 Aug 23
Regional Victoria could face blackouts this Summer
That's according to the Energy Market Operator
Regional Victoria could face blackouts this Summer
That's according to the Energy Market Operator
02:07
30 Aug 23
Today's International Overdose Awareness Day, and overdose deaths are the rise
And rates are the worst in regional areas
Today's International Overdose Awareness Day, and overdose deaths are the rise
And rates are the worst in regional areas
03:37
30 Aug 23
Authorities to discuss the Varroa Mite situation tomorrow
They're hoping to keep it contained if possible
Authorities to discuss the Varroa Mite situation tomorrow
They're hoping to keep it contained if possible
02:07
29 Aug 23
The CFA concerned people aren't leaving quick enough during fires
A new survey revealing almost a third of Regional Victorians would wait until they're told to leave.
The CFA concerned people aren't leaving quick enough during fires
A new survey revealing almost a third of Regional Victorians would wait until they're told to leave.
03:38
29 Aug 23
The Nazi salute expected to be outlawed within days
No delays are expected in passing the legislation through state parliament
The Nazi salute expected to be outlawed within days
No delays are expected in passing the legislation through state parliament
02:07
28 Aug 23
Another Varroa Mite detection east of Robinvale-Euston
Authorities keeping a close eye on the situation
Another Varroa Mite detection east of Robinvale-Euston
Authorities keeping a close eye on the situation
03:37
28 Aug 23
Authorities keeping a sharp eye on Varroa Mite detection in Sunraysia
A detection in Euston last week has authorities on edge
Authorities keeping a sharp eye on Varroa Mite detection in Sunraysia
A detection in Euston last week has authorities on edge
02:08
27 Aug 23
Medicinal Cannabis users could get behind the wheel in a new trial
It'll be an 18 month closed test track trial to see if there are any safety concerns.
Medicinal Cannabis users could get behind the wheel in a new trial
It'll be an 18 month closed test track trial to see if there are any safety concerns.
03:37
27 Aug 23
Crime Stopper tips paying off across Victoria
More than 1400 chargers have been laid as a result.
Crime Stopper tips paying off across Victoria
More than 1400 chargers have been laid as a result.
02:07
25 Aug 23
Premier denies request to give evidence to a Federal State inquiry over Comm Games
He may never front a probe into the cancellation.
Premier denies request to give evidence to a Federal State inquiry over Comm Games
He may never front a probe into the cancellation.
02:06
24 Aug 23
8000 jobs created across regional Victoria in July
Unemployment has fallen to a record low.
8000 jobs created across regional Victoria in July
Unemployment has fallen to a record low.
03:40
24 Aug 23
High potential for bush fires across Central Victoria and Sunraysia
The new seasonal outlook is out.
High potential for bush fires across Central Victoria and Sunraysia
The new seasonal outlook is out.
02:08
24 Aug 23
Education minister reckons we're talking down teachers
The comments come following NAPLAN results.
Education minister reckons we're talking down teachers
The comments come following NAPLAN results.
02:07
23 Aug 23
Now's the time to prepare for Western Victoria's bush fire season
The bushfire seasonal outlook has been released for summer.
Now's the time to prepare for Western Victoria's bush fire season
The bushfire seasonal outlook has been released for summer.
03:37
23 Aug 23
Warmer and dryer Spring expected for Victoria.
We're being told to prepare for bush fire season now.
Warmer and dryer Spring expected for Victoria.
We're being told to prepare for bush fire season now.
02:08
23 Aug 23
Liberals calls for Dan Andrews' resignation following Comm Games fall out
The Age is now reporting the Victorian government assured Canberra it didn't need any help to secure the event
Liberals calls for Dan Andrews' resignation following Comm Games fall out
The Age is now reporting the Victorian government assured Canberra it didn't need any help to secure the event
02:08
22 Aug 23
A propose tourism levy has the industry worried
It's in an effort to discourage private housing stock moving to short-stay platforms.
A propose tourism levy has the industry worried
It's in an effort to discourage private housing stock moving to short-stay platforms.
03:39
21 Aug 23
Shadow health minister says Comm Games cost blow out money could've been put towards regional healthcare
Georgie Crozier isn't happy.
Shadow health minister says Comm Games cost blow out money could've been put towards regional healthcare
Georgie Crozier isn't happy.
02:09
21 Aug 23
State oppostion wants an independent review into Spring Street's Commonwealth Games cost blow out
Recently release documents has raised doubts about accuracy.
State oppostion wants an independent review into Spring Street's Commonwealth Games cost blow out
Recently release documents has raised doubts about accuracy.
02:08
20 Aug 23
Commonwealth games cancellation cost blow out revealed for Western Victorians
It seems we lost more than expected.
Commonwealth games cancellation cost blow out revealed for Western Victorians
It seems we lost more than expected.
03:36
20 Aug 23
Finding a tradie might be a little easier next year
But only because of a grim prediction for the construction sector.
Finding a tradie might be a little easier next year
But only because of a grim prediction for the construction sector.
02:07
18 Aug 23
Worrying reports Victoria will have fewer water bombers this summer
Authorities say because of fewer aircraft and fewer pilots available.
Worrying reports Victoria will have fewer water bombers this summer
Authorities say because of fewer aircraft and fewer pilots available.
03:38
17 Aug 23
Commonwealth Games budget blowout still a mystery
A business case hasn't been released by Spring Street either
Commonwealth Games budget blowout still a mystery
A business case hasn't been released by Spring Street either
02:08
17 Aug 23
Teacher shortage is threatening the future of our kids
Some schools as much as thirty teachers short
Teacher shortage is threatening the future of our kids
Some schools as much as thirty teachers short
03:38
16 Aug 23
Matildas public holiday - yes or no?
As watch parties are planned for tonights game in Bendigo and Mildura
Matildas public holiday - yes or no?
As watch parties are planned for tonights game in Bendigo and Mildura
02:08
16 Aug 23
Local farmers roll through Melbourne against transmission lines project
They say farmland will be sacrificed for renewable targets
Local farmers roll through Melbourne against transmission lines project
They say farmland will be sacrificed for renewable targets
03:36
15 Aug 23
Mildura to jump on the Matildas hype train
The game will be displayed at the Sporting Precinct tomorrow
Mildura to jump on the Matildas hype train
The game will be displayed at the Sporting Precinct tomorrow
02:08
15 Aug 23
Government defends dodgy roads as more funding allocated
Local councils to score extra support following floods
Government defends dodgy roads as more funding allocated
Local councils to score extra support following floods
03:37
14 Aug 23
Still unclear what caused Mildura house fire
Crews were called to Endeavour Court
Still unclear what caused Mildura house fire
Crews were called to Endeavour Court
02:08
14 Aug 23
More school leavers are skipping higher education
Instead heading straight into work
More school leavers are skipping higher education
Instead heading straight into work
03:36
13 Aug 23
Business Council hopes to end regional workforce shortages
Its got a new report.
Business Council hopes to end regional workforce shortages
Its got a new report.
02:08
11 Aug 23
CFA kept busy across Western Victoria
It responded to fires in Eaglehawk and Irymple this morning.
CFA kept busy across Western Victoria
It responded to fires in Eaglehawk and Irymple this morning.
02:08
10 Aug 23
State Opposition leader slams Ambulance Victoria's recent spend
John Pesutto says more needs to be done to bolster response times.
State Opposition leader slams Ambulance Victoria's recent spend
John Pesutto says more needs to be done to bolster response times.
03:38
10 Aug 23
Now's the time to buy petrol
Fuel prices are expected to climb.
Now's the time to buy petrol
Fuel prices are expected to climb.
02:06
10 Aug 23
Victorians feeling the fuel pinch as prices soar
It pays to shop around.
Victorians feeling the fuel pinch as prices soar
It pays to shop around.
02:08
9 Aug 23
Victorian public sector mismanaging funds
A new report from the Victorian Ombudsman has uncovered a culture of misconduct.
Victorian public sector mismanaging funds
A new report from the Victorian Ombudsman has uncovered a culture of misconduct.
03:38
9 Aug 23
More and more Victorians getting caught without seatbelts
More than 7000 drivers have been caught.
More and more Victorians getting caught without seatbelts
More than 7000 drivers have been caught.
02:08
9 Aug 23
New report highlights the health divide between regional and metro health care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service reckons those in the city have far better access to care.
New report highlights the health divide between regional and metro health care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service reckons those in the city have far better access to care.
02:07
8 Aug 23
Truckies begging regional Victorians to be careful on the roads
They want us to know the dangers they bring.
Truckies begging regional Victorians to be careful on the roads
They want us to know the dangers they bring.
03:37
8 Aug 23
Victorian fire-fighters presented with pay rise
Its a 12% pay hike.
Victorian fire-fighters presented with pay rise
Its a 12% pay hike.
02:08
7 Aug 23
Meteor soars through Victorian skies
Witnesses say they heard a loud boom.
Meteor soars through Victorian skies
Witnesses say they heard a loud boom.
02:08
7 Aug 23
Western Victoria left without a sobering-up centre
The Shadow Heath minister isn't impressed.
Western Victoria left without a sobering-up centre
The Shadow Heath minister isn't impressed.
02:08
7 Aug 23
National homelessness weeks puts reginal Victoria under the microscope
The Victorian Council Of Social Service hopes the week brings about conversations on the issue.
National homelessness weeks puts reginal Victoria under the microscope
The Victorian Council Of Social Service hopes the week brings about conversations on the issue.
02:08
6 Aug 23
Regional Victoria misses out on the state's first sobering-up centre
Melbourne instead will be home to the facility.
Regional Victoria misses out on the state's first sobering-up centre
Melbourne instead will be home to the facility.
03:38
6 Aug 23
Strong sale growth for Victorian car sales
Nearly 97 thousand new vehicles were delivered to Australia last month.
Strong sale growth for Victorian car sales
Nearly 97 thousand new vehicles were delivered to Australia last month.
02:07
4 Aug 23
Premier unlikely to face a Parliamentary grilling over the Commonwealth Games cancellation
That's because its an Upper House inquiry.
Premier unlikely to face a Parliamentary grilling over the Commonwealth Games cancellation
That's because its an Upper House inquiry.
02:08
3 Aug 23
Opposition leader slams the Premier over Commonwealth Games cancellation
John Pesutto says people want answers.
Opposition leader slams the Premier over Commonwealth Games cancellation
John Pesutto says people want answers.
03:36
3 Aug 23
Commonwealth Games cancellation probe to go ahead
Opposition Leader John Pesutto says its a turning point for the government.
Commonwealth Games cancellation probe to go ahead
Opposition Leader John Pesutto says its a turning point for the government.
02:08
3 Aug 23
Close to 300 regional train services didn't run last month
V/Line is blaming infrastructure, train faults, vandalism and trespassers for the disruptions.
Close to 300 regional train services didn't run last month
V/Line is blaming infrastructure, train faults, vandalism and trespassers for the disruptions.
02:08
2 Aug 23
Severe weather warning issued for parts of Victoria
Cold fronts and windy gusts are on the way.
Severe weather warning issued for parts of Victoria
Cold fronts and windy gusts are on the way.
03:38
2 Aug 23
Truck roll-over near Seymour causing mayhem
Detours are now in place.
Truck roll-over near Seymour causing mayhem
Detours are now in place.
02:08
1 Aug 23
Support ramps up for a parliamentary inquiry into the scrapped Commonwealth Games
The Opposition is currently wooing the greens.
Support ramps up for a parliamentary inquiry into the scrapped Commonwealth Games
The Opposition is currently wooing the greens.
03:38
1 Aug 23
Electricity prices set to rise for Victorian households
More than 2 million customers are affected.
Electricity prices set to rise for Victorian households
More than 2 million customers are affected.
02:08
1 Aug 23
A million bucks reclaimed by Victorian workers
Around 14 000 workers recovered lost entitlements.
A million bucks reclaimed by Victorian workers
Around 14 000 workers recovered lost entitlements.
03:37
31 Jul 23
Hopes still alive for an Aussie Commonwealth Games
The CEO reckons its not too late to pitch.
Hopes still alive for an Aussie Commonwealth Games
The CEO reckons its not too late to pitch.
02:07
31 Jul 23
Gas on the way out as many switch to electric
It's coming at a cost though.
Gas on the way out as many switch to electric
It's coming at a cost though.
02:07
31 Jul 23
Hopes aren't lost for an Aussie Comm Games
Comm Games CEO Craig Phillips says they could still go anywhere in the world.
Hopes aren't lost for an Aussie Comm Games
Comm Games CEO Craig Phillips says they could still go anywhere in the world.
03:38
30 Jul 23
Victoria will phase out gas in all new homes from January next year
Households will save a thousand bucks a year.
Victoria will phase out gas in all new homes from January next year
Households will save a thousand bucks a year.
02:06
28 Jul 23
Regional unemployment rate drops to 2.8%
More than 1100 jobs were created in the regions in June.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 2.8%
More than 1100 jobs were created in the regions in June.
02:06
27 Jul 23
News reports suggesting Spring St ignored a much cheaper Commonwealth Games plan
The plan would've seen Melbourne host the event along side Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat.
News reports suggesting Spring St ignored a much cheaper Commonwealth Games plan
The plan would've seen Melbourne host the event along side Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat.
03:38
27 Jul 23
Relief on its way for Western Victorian renters
That's according to the latest Prop Track data.
Relief on its way for Western Victorian renters
That's according to the latest Prop Track data.
02:07
27 Jul 23
Horticulture industry to boom across Western Victoria by 2030
The National Farmers Federation reckons its the most important driver for regional economies.
Horticulture industry to boom across Western Victoria by 2030
The National Farmers Federation reckons its the most important driver for regional economies.
02:07
26 Jul 23
CFA encourages Western Victorian's to be bush fire ready
We're expecting summer to be a scorcher.
CFA encourages Western Victorian's to be bush fire ready
We're expecting summer to be a scorcher.
03:36
26 Jul 23
Dan Andrews called to Commonwealth Games senate inquiry
The hearings are due to start late next month.
Dan Andrews called to Commonwealth Games senate inquiry
The hearings are due to start late next month.
03:37
25 Jul 23
Department of Health under fire for data breach
The Information Commissioner is cracking down.
Department of Health under fire for data breach
The Information Commissioner is cracking down.
02:07
25 Jul 23
State MP calls for better safety measures on Victorian farms
It comes as Farm Safety Week wraps up.
State MP calls for better safety measures on Victorian farms
It comes as Farm Safety Week wraps up.
02:07
24 Jul 23
State opposition leader demands to know the cost of cancelling the Commonwealth Games
John Pesutto wants to know what tax payers will be hit with.
State opposition leader demands to know the cost of cancelling the Commonwealth Games
John Pesutto wants to know what tax payers will be hit with.
03:38
24 Jul 23
State Opposition continues government pursuit over Commonwealth Games
John Pesutto wants to know how much the backflip has cost
State Opposition continues government pursuit over Commonwealth Games
John Pesutto wants to know how much the backflip has cost
02:08
23 Jul 23
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