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Early Voice voting opens across the North-East today

You'll be able to vote if you're unable to make it on October 14

Early Voice voting opens across the North-East today

You'll be able to vote if you're unable to make it on October 14

02:07

1 Oct 23

It's now double demerits north of the border

While Victoria's Operation Scoreboard continues

It's now double demerits north of the border

While Victoria's Operation Scoreboard continues

02:06

28 Sep 23

Premiership star continues his fight for life

Jess Koopmans in a critical condition

Premiership star continues his fight for life

Jess Koopmans in a critical condition

02:07

28 Sep 23

Victoria's waking up to a new Premier

Jacinta Allan officially replacing Dan Andrews

Victoria's waking up to a new Premier

Jacinta Allan officially replacing Dan Andrews

02:06

27 Sep 23

"A kid from the country with an aspiration to do good"

But how will Dan Andrews be remembered?

"A kid from the country with an aspiration to do good"

But how will Dan Andrews be remembered?

02:07

26 Sep 23

The Cancer Centre Trust Fund to celebrate ten years

It's funded countless improvements

The Cancer Centre Trust Fund to celebrate ten years

It's funded countless improvements

02:08

25 Sep 23

A former PM is in Wodonga tonight

Tony Abbott will address the community on the Voice to Parliament

A former PM is in Wodonga tonight

Tony Abbott will address the community on the Voice to Parliament

02:07

25 Sep 23

Champions! Yarrawonga and Lavington claim seniors O&M FNL titles

Both matches were close ones

Champions! Yarrawonga and Lavington claim seniors O&M FNL titles

Both matches were close ones

02:08

24 Sep 23

The Voice To Parliament debate ramps up on the Border in the coming days

A Yes information session to be held tomorrow, while former PM Tony Abbot's in town on Monday. 

The Voice To Parliament debate ramps up on the Border in the coming days

A Yes information session to be held tomorrow, while former PM Tony Abbot's in town on Monday. 

02:08

21 Sep 23

Border Politicians unhappy with COVID inquiry

Some say it should be looking into state-based responses to the Pandemic

Border Politicians unhappy with COVID inquiry

Some say it should be looking into state-based responses to the Pandemic

02:08

21 Sep 23

The Peter Brock Trophy hits the Border

It's winding its way up to Bathurst ahead of the big race

The Peter Brock Trophy hits the Border

It's winding its way up to Bathurst ahead of the big race

02:07

20 Sep 23

The Tourism Industry Council not pleased with Victoria's Short Stay Tax

CEO Felicia Mariani says it'll hardly encourage people head to the North-East. 

The Tourism Industry Council not pleased with Victoria's Short Stay Tax

CEO Felicia Mariani says it'll hardly encourage people head to the North-East. 

02:08

20 Sep 23

What the NSW budget means for Albury

More money for the Albury hospital and a new primary school for Thurgoona.

What the NSW budget means for Albury

More money for the Albury hospital and a new primary school for Thurgoona.

02:08

19 Sep 23

More properties being listed across the North-East

Nearly 15% more listings in Regional Victoria last month compared to July. 

More properties being listed across the North-East

Nearly 15% more listings in Regional Victoria last month compared to July. 

02:08

18 Sep 23

It's Budget Day North of the Border

Residents keenly awaiting what's in store 

It's Budget Day North of the Border

Residents keenly awaiting what's in store 

02:07

18 Sep 23

The Raiders make their first ever A-Grade O&M Grand Final

After a close-call match against Yarrawonga yesterday 

The Raiders make their first ever A-Grade O&M Grand Final

After a close-call match against Yarrawonga yesterday 

02:07

17 Sep 23

One Border MP concerned ahead of the NSW State Budget

Justin Clancy worried The Albury Project's funding could be slashed

One Border MP concerned ahead of the NSW State Budget

Justin Clancy worried The Albury Project's funding could be slashed

02:07

17 Sep 23

Andrews Government slammed over plans for Airbnb levy

With regional parts to be worst affected

Andrews Government slammed over plans for Airbnb levy

With regional parts to be worst affected

02:06

14 Sep 23

Toxic foam payout slashed by legal fees

It means less for Wodonga and Bandiana land holders

Toxic foam payout slashed by legal fees

It means less for Wodonga and Bandiana land holders

02:07

14 Sep 23

Strike force instigated after car driven at police in Lavington

A silver Commodore the car in question

Strike force instigated after car driven at police in Lavington

A silver Commodore the car in question

02:08

14 Sep 23

Corowa community mourns as crash victims identified

A pair of teenagers killed in Tuesday's crash

Corowa community mourns as crash victims identified

A pair of teenagers killed in Tuesday's crash

02:07

13 Sep 23

Local mayor representing the regions at Canberra summit

Lobbying for better regional outcomes

Local mayor representing the regions at Canberra summit

Lobbying for better regional outcomes

02:08

13 Sep 23

Two killed in Corowa crash

Two cars collided before one hit a tree

Two killed in Corowa crash

Two cars collided before one hit a tree

02:08

12 Sep 23

Albury pool to open year round

At an extra cost of 328 grand

Albury pool to open year round

At an extra cost of 328 grand

02:08

12 Sep 23

Public Transport group hoping for a quick fix to Albury train concerns

The ARTC threatening to slow passenger train speeds to freight standard

Public Transport group hoping for a quick fix to Albury train concerns

The ARTC threatening to slow passenger train speeds to freight standard

02:08

12 Sep 23

Albury mayor re-elected for another twelve months

Kylie King to see out the term with Steve Bowen her deputy

Albury mayor re-elected for another twelve months

Kylie King to see out the term with Steve Bowen her deputy

02:08

11 Sep 23

The Indi MP is introducing an important bill for the regions today

Helen Haines says it'll give us a fair share of funding for housing

The Indi MP is introducing an important bill for the regions today

Helen Haines says it'll give us a fair share of funding for housing

02:08

11 Sep 23

Albury to Melbourne trains could be slowed without more investment

It could take an extra thirty minutes down to Melbourne

Albury to Melbourne trains could be slowed without more investment

It could take an extra thirty minutes down to Melbourne

02:08

10 Sep 23

Border jobs made redundant following factory fire

Sixteen people now looking for new jobs

Border jobs made redundant following factory fire

Sixteen people now looking for new jobs

02:07

10 Sep 23

Today's icy blast could be good for our Alpine resorts

The Bureau says it's a fast moving system

Today's icy blast could be good for our Alpine resorts

The Bureau says it's a fast moving system

02:07

7 Sep 23

Time to invest in regional airports says Regional Capitals Australia

They're calling on the Commonwealth to ensure they stay viable

Time to invest in regional airports says Regional Capitals Australia

They're calling on the Commonwealth to ensure they stay viable

02:07

7 Sep 23

Former Wodonga Mayor John Watson to be farewelled today

A service being held this afternoon. 

Former Wodonga Mayor John Watson to be farewelled today

A service being held this afternoon. 

02:08

6 Sep 23

NSW Labor backing in the Albury-Wodonga Hospital redevelopment

The Masterplan could be seen by next month

NSW Labor backing in the Albury-Wodonga Hospital redevelopment

The Masterplan could be seen by next month

02:07

6 Sep 23

Wodonga seeing a sharp uptick on car thefts

Cars were stolen 87 more times in 2022 than in 2021

Wodonga seeing a sharp uptick on car thefts

Cars were stolen 87 more times in 2022 than in 2021

02:06

5 Sep 23

Health Ministers meeting on the Border today

Mary Anne-Thomas and Ryan Park expected to discuss the Hospital redevelopment 

Health Ministers meeting on the Border today

Mary Anne-Thomas and Ryan Park expected to discuss the Hospital redevelopment 

02:07

5 Sep 23

A spruce up for Albury's Wagirra Trail at Wonga Wetlands

The site receiving a new sealed trail, bridges and revegetation works. 

A spruce up for Albury's Wagirra Trail at Wonga Wetlands

The site receiving a new sealed trail, bridges and revegetation works. 

02:07

4 Sep 23

The Border not escaping the effects of Ambulance ramping

The Border Medical Association says we're as affected as metro areas

The Border not escaping the effects of Ambulance ramping

The Border Medical Association says we're as affected as metro areas

02:07

4 Sep 23

Paramedics spending thousands of hours ramping

That's costing millions in Paramedic wages

Paramedics spending thousands of hours ramping

That's costing millions in Paramedic wages

02:07

3 Sep 23

Victims of the horror Chiltern crash named

All four believed to be Wagga residents

Victims of the horror Chiltern crash named

All four believed to be Wagga residents

02:08

3 Sep 23

Was the Health Minister's Wodonga Council meeting just to tick a box?

That's the opinion of Better Border Health

Was the Health Minister's Wodonga Council meeting just to tick a box?

That's the opinion of Better Border Health

02:08

1 Sep 23

Investigations continue into horror crash killing four

The car and truck collided near Chiltern

Investigations continue into horror crash killing four

The car and truck collided near Chiltern

03:37

31 Aug 23

Truck and car collide killing four

Quadruple fatal on Hume Freeway 

Truck and car collide killing four

Quadruple fatal on Hume Freeway 

01:39

31 Aug 23

The Hume Highway is closed heading north to Wodonga

Diversions in place

The Hume Highway is closed heading north to Wodonga

Diversions in place

02:07

31 Aug 23

The Wodonga mayor has finally caught up with the Health Minister

Council has been lobbying for a brand new hospital

The Wodonga mayor has finally caught up with the Health Minister

Council has been lobbying for a brand new hospital

03:37

30 Aug 23

The old Three Legged Dog building is coming back to life

Border hotspot to be reignited

The old Three Legged Dog building is coming back to life

Border hotspot to be reignited

02:08

30 Aug 23

The latest at the CommGames cancellation inquiry

Local stakeholders attending

The latest at the CommGames cancellation inquiry

Local stakeholders attending

03:38

29 Aug 23

New airline taking off from Albury today!

Offering direct flights to Canberra

New airline taking off from Albury today!

Offering direct flights to Canberra

02:07

29 Aug 23

Ahead of International Overdose Day, overdose deaths are the rise

And rates are the worst in regional areas

Ahead of International Overdose Day, overdose deaths are the rise

And rates are the worst in regional areas

03:37

28 Aug 23

Medicinal cannabis users could soon be allowed to drive

The Victorian government to undertake a trial on the effects

Medicinal cannabis users could soon be allowed to drive

The Victorian government to undertake a trial on the effects

02:06

28 Aug 23

Road toll rises after spate of crashes over the weekend

190 lives have been lost on Victorian roads this year

Road toll rises after spate of crashes over the weekend

190 lives have been lost on Victorian roads this year

03:37

27 Aug 23

Police to hold a road safety forum amid a spiralling road toal

Road deaths up dramatically in regional areas compared to last year

Police to hold a road safety forum amid a spiralling road toal

Road deaths up dramatically in regional areas compared to last year

02:07

24 Aug 23

More jobs for Regional Victorians as unemployment drops

Sitting at just 2.4% in July

More jobs for Regional Victorians as unemployment drops

Sitting at just 2.4% in July

03:38

24 Aug 23

North-Eastern towns with one cop could be affected by possible VicPol changes

Victoria Police considering making it easier for them to work out of larger regional stations

North-Eastern towns with one cop could be affected by possible VicPol changes

Victoria Police considering making it easier for them to work out of larger regional stations

02:08

23 Aug 23

Reserved Albury V/Line weekend seating not necessarily the solution say critics

The Public Transport Users Association says the trial will mean short notice passengers could be forced to stand. 

Reserved Albury V/Line weekend seating not necessarily the solution say critics

The Public Transport Users Association says the trial will mean short notice passengers could be forced to stand. 

03:37

23 Aug 23

We could see an earlier start to the fire season this Spring

Authorities revealing today we're in for a warmer and dryer than average Spring

We could see an earlier start to the fire season this Spring

Authorities revealing today we're in for a warmer and dryer than average Spring

02:08

23 Aug 23

Is the cost of living pushing city tradies to consider calling the North-East home?

That's what the Regional Australia Institute reckons, according to its new research

Is the cost of living pushing city tradies to consider calling the North-East home?

That's what the Regional Australia Institute reckons, according to its new research

02:08

22 Aug 23

Mixed NAPLAN results throughout the regions

Just over a quarter of Victorian students failing to meet new literacy and numeracy standards. 

Mixed NAPLAN results throughout the regions

Just over a quarter of Victorian students failing to meet new literacy and numeracy standards. 

03:38

22 Aug 23

A proposed tourism levy has the industry worried

It's in an effort to discourage private housing stock moving to short-stay platforms.

A proposed tourism levy has the industry worried

It's in an effort to discourage private housing stock moving to short-stay platforms.

02:08

21 Aug 23

Wodonga Mayor unhappy about Hospital upgrade funding

He's called it 'inadequate' - as Council battles for a new greenfield site. 

Wodonga Mayor unhappy about Hospital upgrade funding

He's called it 'inadequate' - as Council battles for a new greenfield site. 

03:37

21 Aug 23

Duck Shooting advocates would support workers downing tools if the sport's banned

Although the Coalition against Duck Shooting reckons the season just gone was Victoria's last. 

Duck Shooting advocates would support workers downing tools if the sport's banned

Although the Coalition against Duck Shooting reckons the season just gone was Victoria's last. 

02:08

20 Aug 23

WorkSafe and SafeWork holding a cross border blitz this week

They'll start in Yarrawonga and Mulwala today 

WorkSafe and SafeWork holding a cross border blitz this week

They'll start in Yarrawonga and Mulwala today 

03:38

20 Aug 23

The Border's Hospital redevelopment rears its head again

Indigo Mayor Sophie Price pleased after this week's forum in Wodonga. 

The Border's Hospital redevelopment rears its head again

Indigo Mayor Sophie Price pleased after this week's forum in Wodonga. 

02:08

17 Aug 23

Aerial Water Bombing capabilities slashed ahead of Bushfire season

A shortage of aircraft and pilots to blame 

Aerial Water Bombing capabilities slashed ahead of Bushfire season

A shortage of aircraft and pilots to blame 

03:38

17 Aug 23

The North-East is in desperate need of teachers

There are more than 2200 vacancies state-wide

The North-East is in desperate need of teachers

There are more than 2200 vacancies state-wide

02:07

16 Aug 23

More than 200 reportedly attend Albury World Cup screening

A good turnout for a short-notice event

More than 200 reportedly attend Albury World Cup screening

A good turnout for a short-notice event

03:37

16 Aug 23

Most Victorians seemingly not in favour of a rent cap in the North-East

That's according to a You-Gov survey

Most Victorians seemingly not in favour of a rent cap in the North-East

That's according to a You-Gov survey

02:07

15 Aug 23

All eyes will be on the Matildas at local venues tonight

A number of spots will be showing the semi-final clash between the Tillies and England

All eyes will be on the Matildas at local venues tonight

A number of spots will be showing the semi-final clash between the Tillies and England

03:38

15 Aug 23

A Matildas viewing event in Wodonga unlikely says the Mayor

It's believed the license to show any more games will be too expensive

A Matildas viewing event in Wodonga unlikely says the Mayor

It's believed the license to show any more games will be too expensive

02:08

14 Aug 23

The State Government defends regional roads funding

That's despite moving funding out of its resurfacing budget so it can be spent on urgent works. 

The State Government defends regional roads funding

That's despite moving funding out of its resurfacing budget so it can be spent on urgent works. 

03:38

14 Aug 23

Murray residents resorting to 'buy now, pay later' services for essentials

That's according to the latest NCOSS research 

Murray residents resorting to 'buy now, pay later' services for essentials

That's according to the latest NCOSS research 

02:07

13 Aug 23

Regional Victoria in desperate need of teachers

Shadow Education Minister Matt Bach wants Spring Street to focus on recruitment and retainment. 

Regional Victoria in desperate need of teachers

Shadow Education Minister Matt Bach wants Spring Street to focus on recruitment and retainment. 

03:38

13 Aug 23

Hume Highway closed after serious crash north of The Border

Expect delays heading north

Hume Highway closed after serious crash north of The Border

Expect delays heading north

02:07

11 Aug 23

Seventy cats could be euthanised if they're not adopted

They felines have been living on a Jindera property

Seventy cats could be euthanised if they're not adopted

They felines have been living on a Jindera property

02:07

10 Aug 23

Experts issue a timely warning on funghi foraging

Amid investigations into the deaths of three Gippslanders

Experts issue a timely warning on funghi foraging

Amid investigations into the deaths of three Gippslanders

03:37

10 Aug 23

Albury MP addresses logging protest this weekend

Justin Clancy says we need to weigh up both sides of the arguement

Albury MP addresses logging protest this weekend

Justin Clancy says we need to weigh up both sides of the arguement

02:08

10 Aug 23

Is the Border ready for all the 'tree-changers?'

Millions are planning moves to the country

Is the Border ready for all the 'tree-changers?'

Millions are planning moves to the country

02:08

9 Aug 23

AFL bigwig Gil McLachlan visits the border

Here's what he thought

AFL bigwig Gil McLachlan visits the border

Here's what he thought

03:38

9 Aug 23

The Border in the hotseat to see another meteor shower

It's coming this weekend

The Border in the hotseat to see another meteor shower

It's coming this weekend

02:08

9 Aug 23

New pay deal for Border Nurses a start says the Assistant General Secretary

Nurses north of the border to receive a 4% pay rise

New pay deal for Border Nurses a start says the Assistant General Secretary

Nurses north of the border to receive a 4% pay rise

02:08

8 Aug 23

More Victorians aren't wearing seatbelts than using phones

Seven thousand have been pinged

More Victorians aren't wearing seatbelts than using phones

Seven thousand have been pinged

03:38

8 Aug 23

Police after three men after crash in Albury

The trio fled the scene

Police after three men after crash in Albury

The trio fled the scene

02:07

8 Aug 23

Rudie the Reindeer killed in suspected shooting

The 3 legged deer from Wirlinga had a large following on social media

Rudie the Reindeer killed in suspected shooting

The 3 legged deer from Wirlinga had a large following on social media

02:08

7 Aug 23

Mushroom poisoning suspect breaks her silence

But it's still unclear if it was an accident or malicious

Mushroom poisoning suspect breaks her silence

But it's still unclear if it was an accident or malicious

03:38

7 Aug 23

What Corowa Rutherglen President has labelled "a missed opportunity"

As the club's rebuild ramps up

What Corowa Rutherglen President has labelled "a missed opportunity"

As the club's rebuild ramps up

02:08

7 Aug 23

Homicide police investigate deadly mushroom poisoning

Three have died while another remains in hospital

Homicide police investigate deadly mushroom poisoning

Three have died while another remains in hospital

03:37

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

Calls north of the border from Farmers to address supermarket pricing

NSW Farmers want supermarkets to be fair on pricing

Calls north of the border from Farmers to address supermarket pricing

NSW Farmers want supermarkets to be fair on pricing

02:07

27 Jul 23

Fresh claims a cheaper Commonwealth Games proposal was provided to officials

Melbourne would've been the host, with only some regional centres involved

Fresh claims a cheaper Commonwealth Games proposal was provided to officials

Melbourne would've been the host, with only some regional centres involved

03:37

27 Jul 23

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