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ANZAC Day Services continue across Bendigo and Mildura

The March is Bendigo is about to get underway. 

ANZAC Day Services continue across Bendigo and Mildura

The March is Bendigo is about to get underway. 

02:06

24 Apr 24

Dawn services begin across Sunraysia and Central Victoria

Marches will begin later this morning. 

Dawn services begin across Sunraysia and Central Victoria

Marches will begin later this morning. 

02:09

24 Apr 24

Police targeting bad behaviour on Regional Victorian roads

They'll be out in force this unofficial long weekend

Police targeting bad behaviour on Regional Victorian roads

They'll be out in force this unofficial long weekend

02:08

23 Apr 24

House prices still fluctuating around Regional Victoria

That's according to the latest data from Domain

House prices still fluctuating around Regional Victoria

That's according to the latest data from Domain

02:08

23 Apr 24

The State Government to receive recommendations on protecting infrastructure

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

The State Government to receive recommendations on protecting infrastructure

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

02:08

22 Apr 24

TAFE teachers pledge to stop work if a Labor MP visits their campus

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

TAFE teachers pledge to stop work if a Labor MP visits their campus

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

02:09

21 Apr 24

Morale low among public sector as budget looms

There are fears of job cuts.

Morale low among public sector as budget looms

There are fears of job cuts.

02:07

21 Apr 24

Gas rebates now prohibited in Victoria

Incentives to switch from gas to electricity are available.

Gas rebates now prohibited in Victoria

Incentives to switch from gas to electricity are available.

02:07

19 Apr 24

Victorian government looks to crack down on DV

A Working Group has reportedly been formed by members of Cabinet.

Victorian government looks to crack down on DV

A Working Group has reportedly been formed by members of Cabinet.

02:08

18 Apr 24

Rental market still tight in regions

It currently sits at 0.8%, according to Domain's latest report.

Rental market still tight in regions

It currently sits at 0.8%, according to Domain's latest report.

02:08

18 Apr 24

TAFE teachers taking strike action

It comes following a breakdown in pay talks.

TAFE teachers taking strike action

It comes following a breakdown in pay talks.

02:08

18 Apr 24

Regional Victoria's building industry 'in crisis'

The state government is being urged to take action.

Regional Victoria's building industry 'in crisis'

The state government is being urged to take action.

02:08

17 Apr 24

Calls to get vaxxed amid early start to flu season

It comes after an increase in case numbers last year.

Calls to get vaxxed amid early start to flu season

It comes after an increase in case numbers last year.

02:08

17 Apr 24

Study to gauge mental health in agriculture

Farmers across regional Victoria are being invited to participate.

Study to gauge mental health in agriculture

Farmers across regional Victoria are being invited to participate.

02:07

17 Apr 24

Duck hunters deny targeting protected species

They say they're aware of their responsibilities.

Duck hunters deny targeting protected species

They say they're aware of their responsibilities.

02:07

16 Apr 24

Act now to protect farming future: CSIRO

It's warning that profitability could plunge by 50% by 2050.

Act now to protect farming future: CSIRO

It's warning that profitability could plunge by 50% by 2050.

02:08

16 Apr 24

First responders urged to seek support

Regional emergency workers are particularly vulnerable.

First responders urged to seek support

Regional emergency workers are particularly vulnerable.

02:08

16 Apr 24

Duck hunting opponents put pressure on Premier

They're holding a demonstration outside Jacinta Allan's East Melbourne office today.

Duck hunting opponents put pressure on Premier

They're holding a demonstration outside Jacinta Allan's East Melbourne office today.

02:07

15 Apr 24

Staff unhappy at Council of Homeless Persons

CEO Deborah Di Natale says their workloads are too high.

Staff unhappy at Council of Homeless Persons

CEO Deborah Di Natale says their workloads are too high.

02:08

15 Apr 24

Georgie Purcell banned from duck-hunting wetlands

It comes after the Animal Justice MP illegally entered Johnson Swamp on Saturday.

Georgie Purcell banned from duck-hunting wetlands

It comes after the Animal Justice MP illegally entered Johnson Swamp on Saturday.

02:09

15 Apr 24

New campaign highlights rental rights and obligations

It's targeted at property owners, agents and tenants.

New campaign highlights rental rights and obligations

It's targeted at property owners, agents and tenants.

02:08

14 Apr 24

Fire Danger Period ends across North-West

Central Victoria and Sunraysia are no longer subject to restrictions.

Fire Danger Period ends across North-West

Central Victoria and Sunraysia are no longer subject to restrictions.

02:08

14 Apr 24

More public sector roles for Victorian Veterans

300 positions have been opened for ex-ADF personnel.

More public sector roles for Victorian Veterans

300 positions have been opened for ex-ADF personnel.

02:08

12 Apr 24

Vic Farmers Federation wants more roads funding

It claims our roads are in poor condition, compared to interstate.

Vic Farmers Federation wants more roads funding

It claims our roads are in poor condition, compared to interstate.

02:08

11 Apr 24

Farmers told to be wary of biosecurity laws

That plea comes from Agriculture Victoria.

Farmers told to be wary of biosecurity laws

That plea comes from Agriculture Victoria.

02:08

11 Apr 24

Building outlook 'tight' in Victoria

A call has been made to get more people working in the industry.

Building outlook 'tight' in Victoria

A call has been made to get more people working in the industry.

02:08

11 Apr 24

Regional Victoria still facing rent rises

The median rent price has jumped 7.1% since March last year.

Regional Victoria still facing rent rises

The median rent price has jumped 7.1% since March last year.

02:08

10 Apr 24

Lactalis to close Echuca facility

Over 70 jobs could be lost.

Lactalis to close Echuca facility

Over 70 jobs could be lost.

02:07

10 Apr 24

Overcrowding an issue since V/Line fare cap

This month marks one year since the cap was introduced.

Overcrowding an issue since V/Line fare cap

This month marks one year since the cap was introduced.

02:08

10 Apr 24

VicPol issues road safety reminder

It's concerned about the "explosion" in road trauma.

VicPol issues road safety reminder

It's concerned about the "explosion" in road trauma.

02:07

9 Apr 24

Call for more train services amid overcrowding

It comes as Victoria marks one year of capped V/Line fares.

Call for more train services amid overcrowding

It comes as Victoria marks one year of capped V/Line fares.

02:08

9 Apr 24

Bird flu risk for Victorian poultry industry

A deadly strain of the virus has been spreading overseas.

Bird flu risk for Victorian poultry industry

A deadly strain of the virus has been spreading overseas.

02:07

9 Apr 24

Conditions for renters "grim", says VCOSS

It's calling for more action to address the issue.

Conditions for renters "grim", says VCOSS

It's calling for more action to address the issue.

02:07

8 Apr 24

EPA putting Victorian councils on-notice

It follows the discovery of asbestos across a number of parks in Melbourne.

EPA putting Victorian councils on-notice

It follows the discovery of asbestos across a number of parks in Melbourne.

02:08

8 Apr 24

Duck hunting season opens in Victoria this week

Hunters are expected to converge on waterways across the North-West.

Duck hunting season opens in Victoria this week

Hunters are expected to converge on waterways across the North-West.

02:08

8 Apr 24

Ambulance mechanics taking strike action

They've joined Victoria's paramedics in their fight for a better pay deal.

Ambulance mechanics taking strike action

They've joined Victoria's paramedics in their fight for a better pay deal.

02:07

7 Apr 24

Rental stress growing in regional Victoria

The Bendigo region is particularly struggling.

Rental stress growing in regional Victoria

The Bendigo region is particularly struggling.

02:07

7 Apr 24

Full extent of fire services hack revealed

Firefighters were forced to use a manual back-up system for eight months.

Full extent of fire services hack revealed

Firefighters were forced to use a manual back-up system for eight months.

02:08

5 Apr 24

Housing approval numbers not meeting targets

Just 51k homes were approved for construction in the past year.

Housing approval numbers not meeting targets

Just 51k homes were approved for construction in the past year.

02:08

4 Apr 24

Victoria facing asbestos mulch crisis?

Particles were discovered at a public park in Melbourne's west earlier this week.

Victoria facing asbestos mulch crisis?

Particles were discovered at a public park in Melbourne's west earlier this week.

02:08

4 Apr 24

Budget causing headaches for regional hospitals

The shadow health minister says its regional patients who will suffer. 

Budget causing headaches for regional hospitals

The shadow health minister says its regional patients who will suffer. 

02:07

3 Apr 24

Fears for the future of regional hospital as the state budget looms near

There are concerns front line workers will be affected. 

Fears for the future of regional hospital as the state budget looms near

There are concerns front line workers will be affected. 

02:08

3 Apr 24

Aviation firefighting strike to not affect regional airports

There should be no issue.

Aviation firefighting strike to not affect regional airports

There should be no issue.

02:07

2 Apr 24

Naughty drivers caught in Bendigo and Mildura over Easter

The stats from Operation Nexus are in. 

Naughty drivers caught in Bendigo and Mildura over Easter

The stats from Operation Nexus are in. 

02:07

2 Apr 24

Hospital upgrades on the way for regional Victoria

The health minister visited the regions last week. 

Hospital upgrades on the way for regional Victoria

The health minister visited the regions last week. 

02:08

1 Apr 24

Heavy rainfall to continue across Victoria

A severe weather warning is no longer in place for Bendigo. 

Heavy rainfall to continue across Victoria

A severe weather warning is no longer in place for Bendigo. 

02:06

1 Apr 24

Operation Nexus continues across Bendigo and Mildura for Easter

Drivers are being encouraged to stick to the basics. 

Operation Nexus continues across Bendigo and Mildura for Easter

Drivers are being encouraged to stick to the basics. 

02:07

27 Mar 24

The weather turning it on for Bendigo and Mildura this Easter

Its looking nice.

The weather turning it on for Bendigo and Mildura this Easter

Its looking nice.

02:10

27 Mar 24

The Nationals Leader wants the Premier to do more to tackle regional crime

He says the rates are rising. 

The Nationals Leader wants the Premier to do more to tackle regional crime

He says the rates are rising. 

02:08

26 Mar 24

Regional crime back in the spotlight

Rates are rising in Bendigo and Mildura. 

Regional crime back in the spotlight

Rates are rising in Bendigo and Mildura. 

02:09

26 Mar 24

Regional areas highlighted as being some of the worst places for drug trafficking

Bendigo and Buloke are in the hot seat. 

Regional areas highlighted as being some of the worst places for drug trafficking

Bendigo and Buloke are in the hot seat. 

02:09

25 Mar 24

More funding on the way to fix flood damaged roads

Mowing will also be carried out across the region. 

More funding on the way to fix flood damaged roads

Mowing will also be carried out across the region. 

02:07

24 Mar 24

Labor's primary vote dropping slightly across Victoria

It now sits at 36%.

Labor's primary vote dropping slightly across Victoria

It now sits at 36%.

02:07

24 Mar 24

School principals face harassment, assault

Rates of bullying and violence are increasing.

School principals face harassment, assault

Rates of bullying and violence are increasing.

02:08

22 Mar 24

More housing needed for healthcare workers

That call comes from Regional Cities Australia.

More housing needed for healthcare workers

That call comes from Regional Cities Australia.

02:08

22 Mar 24

Victorian nurses could soon take strike action

They're seeking a better pay deal from the state government.

Victorian nurses could soon take strike action

They're seeking a better pay deal from the state government.

02:08

22 Mar 24

Victoria's teacher shortage to worsen

Five thousand more teachers are needed by 2028.

Victoria's teacher shortage to worsen

Five thousand more teachers are needed by 2028.

02:08

21 Mar 24

Regional Cities Victoria wants 'fair share' from Canberra

It's calling for 25% of Victoria's federal infrastructure funding.

Regional Cities Victoria wants 'fair share' from Canberra

It's calling for 25% of Victoria's federal infrastructure funding.

02:07

21 Mar 24

Commonwealth Games costings were overblown

That's the findings of Victoria's Auditor-General.

Commonwealth Games costings were overblown

That's the findings of Victoria's Auditor-General.

02:07

20 Mar 24

Chemical spill reported near Castlemaine

Nearby residents have been told to stay indoors.

Chemical spill reported near Castlemaine

Nearby residents have been told to stay indoors.

02:08

20 Mar 24

Friday's V/Line strikes called off

A planned nine-hour work stoppage will no longer go ahead.

Friday's V/Line strikes called off

A planned nine-hour work stoppage will no longer go ahead.

02:07

19 Mar 24

Leading GP body calls for pill testing in Victoria

The RACGP wants to see drug-testing trials at fixed and mobile sites.

Leading GP body calls for pill testing in Victoria

The RACGP wants to see drug-testing trials at fixed and mobile sites.

02:07

19 Mar 24

Power bills could soon be coming down

Reductions of 6% have been flagged by Victoria's Essential Services Commission.

Power bills could soon be coming down

Reductions of 6% have been flagged by Victoria's Essential Services Commission.

02:08

19 Mar 24

Calls for statewide ban on dingo culling

Two programs were recently stopped in north-west Victoria.

Calls for statewide ban on dingo culling

Two programs were recently stopped in north-west Victoria.

02:07

18 Mar 24

Victorian paramedics begin industrial action

The Ambulance Union is promising patient safety won't be affected.

Victorian paramedics begin industrial action

The Ambulance Union is promising patient safety won't be affected.

02:07

18 Mar 24

Positive outlook for Victorian dairy farmers

National production is up 2.5% compared to January last year.

Positive outlook for Victorian dairy farmers

National production is up 2.5% compared to January last year.

02:07

18 Mar 24

Concerns over smoke alarm 'fatigue'

Research shows more than one-third of people are disabling their alarms.

Concerns over smoke alarm 'fatigue'

Research shows more than one-third of people are disabling their alarms.

02:08

17 Mar 24

New radios for CFA crews

The rollout is set to begin in mid-July.

New radios for CFA crews

The rollout is set to begin in mid-July.

02:08

17 Mar 24

Optimism rising among Victorian farmers

That's according to Rabobank's latest Rural Confidence Survey.

Optimism rising among Victorian farmers

That's according to Rabobank's latest Rural Confidence Survey.

02:08

15 Mar 24

Building Approvals continue to slide in Victoria

They fell by 9.8% in January, compared to the previous month.

Building Approvals continue to slide in Victoria

They fell by 9.8% in January, compared to the previous month.

02:07

15 Mar 24

Rental vacancy rate slumps yet again

It now sits at 1.11% in regional Victoria.

Rental vacancy rate slumps yet again

It now sits at 1.11% in regional Victoria.

02:08

14 Mar 24

Victorian campers not following the rules

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

Victorian campers not following the rules

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

02:07

14 Mar 24

VicForests to reportedly dissolve by June

The revelation came during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.

VicForests to reportedly dissolve by June

The revelation came during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.

02:08

14 Mar 24

TAFE teachers to vote on strike action

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

TAFE teachers to vote on strike action

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

02:07

13 Mar 24

Concerns over Victoria's ageing firefighting fleet

It comes after an Aerial Tanker broke down in Sunraysia over the weekend.

Concerns over Victoria's ageing firefighting fleet

It comes after an Aerial Tanker broke down in Sunraysia over the weekend.

02:08

13 Mar 24

Police reveal Operation Arid stats

57 speeding drivers were caught in Bendigo, and 12 in Mildura.

Police reveal Operation Arid stats

57 speeding drivers were caught in Bendigo, and 12 in Mildura.

02:08

12 Mar 24

Victorian paramedics to take industrial action

It follows a breakdown in pay talks with the state government.

Victorian paramedics to take industrial action

It follows a breakdown in pay talks with the state government.

02:08

12 Mar 24

Post-pandemic jump in house prices

They've risen 39% in Victoria's North-West since 2020.

Post-pandemic jump in house prices

They've risen 39% in Victoria's North-West since 2020.

02:07

12 Mar 24

V/Line services failing to meet targets

The Bendigo line had a Punctuality Rate of 90.2%

V/Line services failing to meet targets

The Bendigo line had a Punctuality Rate of 90.2%

02:07

12 Mar 24

Pandemic fuels regional property price surge

It's up nearly 40 per cent in North-West Victoria.

Pandemic fuels regional property price surge

It's up nearly 40 per cent in North-West Victoria.

02:08

11 Mar 24

Even more V/Line strikes planned

They'll happen on March 22nd and 28th.

Even more V/Line strikes planned

They'll happen on March 22nd and 28th.

02:07

11 Mar 24

Real Estate industry admits it needs fixing

First National chairman Rob Westwood has cited under-quoting as an issue.

Real Estate industry admits it needs fixing

First National chairman Rob Westwood has cited under-quoting as an issue.

02:08

10 Mar 24

More extreme temperatures for Victoria today

It's expected to reach 35 in Bendigo, and 38 in Mildura.

More extreme temperatures for Victoria today

It's expected to reach 35 in Bendigo, and 38 in Mildura.

02:07

10 Mar 24

Passenger pain as V/Line strikes continue

The trains won't be back online till later this arvo. 

Passenger pain as V/Line strikes continue

The trains won't be back online till later this arvo. 

02:07

7 Mar 24

V/Line passengers prepared for more delays tomorrow.

Strike action is expected. 

V/Line passengers prepared for more delays tomorrow.

Strike action is expected. 

02:06

7 Mar 24

Spring Street yet to donate any funds to Paris Olympians

Victoria is lagging behind other states when it comes to fundraising.

Spring Street yet to donate any funds to Paris Olympians

Victoria is lagging behind other states when it comes to fundraising.

02:09

6 Mar 24

Victoria's rental market remains as tight as ever

Domain has released a new report. 

Victoria's rental market remains as tight as ever

Domain has released a new report. 

02:04

5 Mar 24

Warm weather set to hang around Bendigo and Mildura

Some warm days are ahead. 

Warm weather set to hang around Bendigo and Mildura

Some warm days are ahead. 

02:06

4 Mar 24

Councils under fire over bin tax

It's a state wide issue. 

Councils under fire over bin tax

It's a state wide issue. 

02:08

3 Mar 24

Fire danger remains across Sunraysia and Central Victoria

The CFA encouraging us not to become complacent as we enter Autumn. 

Fire danger remains across Sunraysia and Central Victoria

The CFA encouraging us not to become complacent as we enter Autumn. 

02:09

3 Mar 24

Triple-0 outage affects Telstra customers

It occurred earlier today between 3.30am and 4.30am.

Triple-0 outage affects Telstra customers

It occurred earlier today between 3.30am and 4.30am.

02:08

1 Mar 24

House prices still rising in regions

Median property values lifted by 0.02% last month.

House prices still rising in regions

Median property values lifted by 0.02% last month.

02:07

29 Feb 24

Autumn weather outlook revealed for North-West

It'll be hotter and drier than usual, says the Bureau.

Autumn weather outlook revealed for North-West

It'll be hotter and drier than usual, says the Bureau.

02:07

29 Feb 24

Calls for housing to address youth mental health

It follows a recommendation from a recent Royal Commission.

Calls for housing to address youth mental health

It follows a recommendation from a recent Royal Commission.

02:07

29 Feb 24

Relief following yesterday's Extreme fire conditions

But a blaze which threatened Avoca is yet to be maintained.

Relief following yesterday's Extreme fire conditions

But a blaze which threatened Avoca is yet to be maintained.

02:08

29 Feb 24

Fire causes headache on key freight route

The Maryborough-Ararat line is currently closed to all traffic.

Fire causes headache on key freight route

The Maryborough-Ararat line is currently closed to all traffic.

02:07

28 Feb 24

Fire threat remains in regional Victoria

But it's not just fires we need to look out for this afternoon.

Fire threat remains in regional Victoria

But it's not just fires we need to look out for this afternoon.

02:07

28 Feb 24

Victoria faces worst fire conditions in four years

The Premier says it's likely to be one of the state's most dangerous days.

Victoria faces worst fire conditions in four years

The Premier says it's likely to be one of the state's most dangerous days.

02:08

27 Feb 24

Worst fire conditions in four years expected today

Extreme Fire Danger ratings have been issued for all Western and Central districts.

Worst fire conditions in four years expected today

Extreme Fire Danger ratings have been issued for all Western and Central districts.

02:07

27 Feb 24

Emergency services on high alert in North-West

Extreme Fire Danger have been forecast for Victoria tomorrow.

Emergency services on high alert in North-West

Extreme Fire Danger have been forecast for Victoria tomorrow.

02:08

27 Feb 24

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