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A desperate plea for roads funding in the upcoming Federal Budget

NSW Farmers wants to see the Border's roads brought up to scratch

A desperate plea for roads funding in the upcoming Federal Budget

NSW Farmers wants to see the Border's roads brought up to scratch

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

02:07

16 Apr 24

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Victorian Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Victorian Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

02:08

16 Apr 24

Albury-Wodonga Health reminding us to boost our Flu protection

Now might just be the best time to get your Flu shot

Albury-Wodonga Health reminding us to boost our Flu protection

Now might just be the best time to get your Flu shot

02:08

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

02:07

15 Apr 24

Victorian State Government says rentals must meet basic standards

They're reminding rental providers and renters of their rights and obligations 

Victorian State Government says rentals must meet basic standards

They're reminding rental providers and renters of their rights and obligations 

02:08

14 Apr 24

Fire Restrictions ease across the North-East as of today

Landowners still need to register their burn-offs. 

Fire Restrictions ease across the North-East as of today

Landowners still need to register their burn-offs. 

02:07

14 Apr 24

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

Its happening next week. 

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

Its happening next week. 

02:06

11 Apr 24

Family of killed cyclist welcome driver's sentence

The 23 year old woman will be in jail for at least six months. 

Family of killed cyclist welcome driver's sentence

The 23 year old woman will be in jail for at least six months. 

02:08

11 Apr 24

Wodonga driver sentenced over cyclist's death

The woman faced court yesterday. 

Wodonga driver sentenced over cyclist's death

The woman faced court yesterday. 

02:08

10 Apr 24

Albury MP welcomes emergency department upgrade

Justin Clancy is happy. 

Albury MP welcomes emergency department upgrade

Justin Clancy is happy. 

02:07

10 Apr 24

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring Street says regional Victorians have saved millions. 

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring Street says regional Victorians have saved millions. 

02:05

9 Apr 24

Wodonga council asked to access playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

Wodonga council asked to access playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

02:08

8 Apr 24

Border renters feeling the squeeze

New data has seen a 7% hike in the past 12 months. 

Border renters feeling the squeeze

New data has seen a 7% hike in the past 12 months. 

02:09

7 Apr 24

Victoria's Health Minister not ruling mergers out for Albury-Wodonga Health

She was on the Border yesterday for the new ED unveiling 

Victoria's Health Minister not ruling mergers out for Albury-Wodonga Health

She was on the Border yesterday for the new ED unveiling 

02:07

4 Apr 24

Regional Victoria's Hospitals facing the funding knife

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

Regional Victoria's Hospitals facing the funding knife

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

02:08

3 Apr 24

Border House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

Border House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

02:08

3 Apr 24

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect Albury's Airport?

The Union fills us in

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect Albury's Airport?

The Union fills us in

02:08

2 Apr 24

Police confirm a Rutherglen collision's ended in tragedy

A 77-year-old woman has sadly died after last Thursday's collision in the town

Police confirm a Rutherglen collision's ended in tragedy

A 77-year-old woman has sadly died after last Thursday's collision in the town

02:07

2 Apr 24

Corowa-Rutherglen make their big return to the O&M

Wins in the Netball but a tougher time in the Footy

Corowa-Rutherglen make their big return to the O&M

Wins in the Netball but a tougher time in the Footy

02:07

1 Apr 24

Police will be on the lookout this long weekend around the Border

They'll be pouncing on any bad behaviour

Police will be on the lookout this long weekend around the Border

They'll be pouncing on any bad behaviour

02:07

27 Mar 24

The Border's Easter Forecast locked in

The Bureau fills us in on what we can expect

The Border's Easter Forecast locked in

The Bureau fills us in on what we can expect

02:08

27 Mar 24

Indi MP Helen Haines speaks out on the Hospital Redevelopment in Parliament

She's accused the Victorian and NSW Governments of 'stonewalling' over the issue

Indi MP Helen Haines speaks out on the Hospital Redevelopment in Parliament

She's accused the Victorian and NSW Governments of 'stonewalling' over the issue

02:07

26 Mar 24

A number of blazes keep North-Eastern Fire crews busy

Crews attending a blaze near Anglers Rest - after a burn-off jumped containment lines

A number of blazes keep North-Eastern Fire crews busy

Crews attending a blaze near Anglers Rest - after a burn-off jumped containment lines

02:08

26 Mar 24

A number of recommendations made as authorities look to improve TAFE

The NSW Teachers Federation has also chimed in

A number of recommendations made as authorities look to improve TAFE

The NSW Teachers Federation has also chimed in

02:07

25 Mar 24

Indigo Shire responds after community group gets off the ground

The group's hoping to improve relations between Council and Ratepayers

Indigo Shire responds after community group gets off the ground

The group's hoping to improve relations between Council and Ratepayers

02:08

25 Mar 24

Charges expected to be laid over major Albury crash

Four cars were involved in a pile-up on Young Street over the weekend

Charges expected to be laid over major Albury crash

Four cars were involved in a pile-up on Young Street over the weekend

02:07

24 Mar 24

Many Regional Victorians stressed over extreme weather events

That's according to fresh data from the Climate Council

Many Regional Victorians stressed over extreme weather events

That's according to fresh data from the Climate Council

02:07

24 Mar 24

Small field hitting the track for today's Albury Gold Cup

There's also a half day public holiday.

Small field hitting the track for today's Albury Gold Cup

There's also a half day public holiday.

02:07

21 Mar 24

Albury Gold Cup gets underway today

Albury workers have a half day public holiday for it. 

Albury Gold Cup gets underway today

Albury workers have a half day public holiday for it. 

02:07

21 Mar 24

Fresh calls for pill-testing in Victoria

The Royal Australian College of GP's is behind the latest push 

Fresh calls for pill-testing in Victoria

The Royal Australian College of GP's is behind the latest push 

02:07

20 Mar 24

Calls for more housing to solve the Border's Health Workforce shortage

Regional Capitals Australia says a lack of housing's making thing's tricky

Calls for more housing to solve the Border's Health Workforce shortage

Regional Capitals Australia says a lack of housing's making thing's tricky

02:08

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

02:07

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

Victorian Default Power Bills set to drop by July

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

Victorian Default Power Bills set to drop by July

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

02:08

18 Mar 24

Property Council gives the thumbs up to short-stay levy plans

The New South Wales Government's floating the idea to help contribute to social and affordable housing

Property Council gives the thumbs up to short-stay levy plans

The New South Wales Government's floating the idea to help contribute to social and affordable housing

02:07

18 Mar 24

Indi MP Helen Haines outlines her Budget wishlist

The Federal Budget will be handed down in mid-May

Indi MP Helen Haines outlines her Budget wishlist

The Federal Budget will be handed down in mid-May

02:07

18 Mar 24

North-East CFA crews to receive much needed tech boost

More than 18,000 new radios are being sent out state-wide from mid-year

North-East CFA crews to receive much needed tech boost

More than 18,000 new radios are being sent out state-wide from mid-year

02:08

17 Mar 24

The Border doing well when it comes to Cervical Cancer screening rates

But a new campaign's still been launched to help boost local rates

The Border doing well when it comes to Cervical Cancer screening rates

But a new campaign's still been launched to help boost local rates

02:07

17 Mar 24

Mixed outings for the Border's footballers in last night's AFL clash

Richmond's Tylar Young and Carlton's Ollie Hollands had very different games

Mixed outings for the Border's footballers in last night's AFL clash

Richmond's Tylar Young and Carlton's Ollie Hollands had very different games

02:07

14 Mar 24

That Rental Vacancy Rate's showing no signs of improvement

The latest PropTrack data showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate across Regional Victoria

That Rental Vacancy Rate's showing no signs of improvement

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

Wodonga paramedics to go on strike

It follows a year of pay negotiations. 

Wodonga paramedics to go on strike

It follows a year of pay negotiations. 

02:07

12 Mar 24

Emergency department wait times improving at Murumbidgee Health

85% of patients were treated on time in the last three months. 

Emergency department wait times improving at Murumbidgee Health

85% of patients were treated on time in the last three months. 

02:09

12 Mar 24

Wodonga Tafe students celebrate graduation

300 students are graduating tonight. 

Wodonga Tafe students celebrate graduation

300 students are graduating tonight. 

02:08

12 Mar 24

Albury mayor wants to see more funding for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital masterplan

Kylie King moved the motion at last night's meeting. 

Albury mayor wants to see more funding for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital masterplan

Kylie King moved the motion at last night's meeting. 

02:09

11 Mar 24

Low intensity heatwave warning remains in place for the Border.

It's going to be toasty again today. 

Low intensity heatwave warning remains in place for the Border.

It's going to be toasty again today. 

02:08

10 Mar 24

Concerns Female Councillors are copping more abuse than their Male counterparts

Be it in the Council Chamber or online 

Concerns Female Councillors are copping more abuse than their Male counterparts

Be it in the Council Chamber or online 

02:07

8 Mar 24

RTBU mulling 24-hour strike amid fresh V/Line industrial action today

First trains from Albury won't run until after 5pm today

RTBU mulling 24-hour strike amid fresh V/Line industrial action today

First trains from Albury won't run until after 5pm today

02:08

7 Mar 24

Searing heat sets in as health authorities ask us to stay safe

Temperatures to top 37 around the Border this weekend

Searing heat sets in as health authorities ask us to stay safe

Temperatures to top 37 around the Border this weekend

02:08

7 Mar 24

Albury hosts Councils from across NSW for Regional Cities Forum

Mayor Kylie King says the city's got a lot to be proud of 

Albury hosts Councils from across NSW for Regional Cities Forum

Mayor Kylie King says the city's got a lot to be proud of 

02:06

6 Mar 24

Victorian Government hits back at Gas claims over Seeley's Border closure

The company partly blamed the State Government's ban on gas for new homes for its call to wind down operations by late 2025. 

Victorian Government hits back at Gas claims over Seeley's Border closure

The company partly blamed the State Government's ban on gas for new homes for its call to wind down operations by late 2025. 

02:07

6 Mar 24

Victoria's Opposition weights in on Seeley's Border closure

A Gas ban for new homes in Victoria taking some of the blame from the operator as well as the Opposition

Victoria's Opposition weights in on Seeley's Border closure

A Gas ban for new homes in Victoria taking some of the blame from the operator as well as the Opposition

02:08

5 Mar 24

Jobs to go as Seeley International calls time on the Border

The company offering to help its workers shift to Adelaide

Jobs to go as Seeley International calls time on the Border

The company offering to help its workers shift to Adelaide

02:08

5 Mar 24

Police appeal for information after Wodonga armed robbery

Two men fortunately walked away physically unharmed

Police appeal for information after Wodonga armed robbery

Two men fortunately walked away physically unharmed

02:08

4 Mar 24

Police kick off their Hume Highway safety blitz

They'll be stepping up patrols from Sydney all the way down to Glenrowan

Police kick off their Hume Highway safety blitz

They'll be stepping up patrols from Sydney all the way down to Glenrowan

02:07

4 Mar 24

Hopes Albury Airport will receive a bigger cut of Federal funding

Regional Capitals Australia Chair and Albury Mayor Kylie King says it's sorely needed

Hopes Albury Airport will receive a bigger cut of Federal funding

Regional Capitals Australia Chair and Albury Mayor Kylie King says it's sorely needed

02:07

3 Mar 24

Police searching for missing man last seen in Culcairn

Matthew Hodges was spotted in the town last Wednesday

Police searching for missing man last seen in Culcairn

Matthew Hodges was spotted in the town last Wednesday

02:07

3 Mar 24

Wodonga's Health Forum getting underway

Politicians and Health Authorities gathering to discuss all things health around the Border

Wodonga's Health Forum getting underway

Politicians and Health Authorities gathering to discuss all things health around the Border

02:07

29 Feb 24

The BOM reveals what the Border can expect this Autumn

Their forecast for the next three months has been released

The BOM reveals what the Border can expect this Autumn

Their forecast for the next three months has been released

02:08

29 Feb 24

Calls for more resources for our Fire Crews

One Emergency worker says firefighters are being worn down

Calls for more resources for our Fire Crews

One Emergency worker says firefighters are being worn down

02:07

28 Feb 24

Police launching a cross-border Hume Highway safety blitz

Next week they're targeting bad behaviour between Sydney and Glenrowan

Police launching a cross-border Hume Highway safety blitz

Next week they're targeting bad behaviour between Sydney and Glenrowan

02:08

28 Feb 24

Helen Haines gearing up for Friday's Border Health Summit

She's keen to address health issues around the region

Helen Haines gearing up for Friday's Border Health Summit

She's keen to address health issues around the region

02:08

27 Feb 24

North-Eastern Fire Crews remain on alert despite Moderate conditions

Border Fire Fighters have also been sent to help with the Beaufort blaze

North-Eastern Fire Crews remain on alert despite Moderate conditions

Border Fire Fighters have also been sent to help with the Beaufort blaze

02:08

27 Feb 24

V/Line workers threaten to walk off the job for 13 hours next week

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

V/Line workers threaten to walk off the job for 13 hours next week

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

02:07

26 Feb 24

Fire Permits suspended as the fire risk jumps around the Border

High Fire Danger forecast for the region through to the end of the week

Fire Permits suspended as the fire risk jumps around the Border

High Fire Danger forecast for the region through to the end of the week

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

02:07

26 Feb 24

Investigators looking into latest string of Albury fires

A blaze kept crews busy on Saturday afternoon in East Albury, a week on from the suspicious Monument Hill fire

Investigators looking into latest string of Albury fires

A blaze kept crews busy on Saturday afternoon in East Albury, a week on from the suspicious Monument Hill fire

02:08

25 Feb 24

A horror weekend on North-Eastern roads

Two people have lost their lives in separate crashes

A horror weekend on North-Eastern roads

Two people have lost their lives in separate crashes

02:07

25 Feb 24

Time it takes to save for a house deposit in the North-East slowly decreasing

New data from Domain showing it's taking around 45 month

Time it takes to save for a house deposit in the North-East slowly decreasing

New data from Domain showing it's taking around 45 month

02:07

22 Feb 24

Fire trails around the North-East receive some much needed TLC

Works have recently wrapped up works on trails and bridges to assist in any Firefighting efforts

Fire trails around the North-East receive some much needed TLC

Works have recently wrapped up works on trails and bridges to assist in any Firefighting efforts

02:07

22 Feb 24

Road Forum getting underway today as deaths come under the microscope

Road authorities from across the nation will meet in Sydney to discuss the issue

Road Forum getting underway today as deaths come under the microscope

Road authorities from across the nation will meet in Sydney to discuss the issue

02:07

21 Feb 24

Fire Danger up right around the Border today

Thankfully we're being told it won't be as severe as last Tuesday

Fire Danger up right around the Border today

Thankfully we're being told it won't be as severe as last Tuesday

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. 

02:08

20 Feb 24

Investigations continue into suspicious Albury car fire

Police are looking for more information. 

Investigations continue into suspicious Albury car fire

Police are looking for more information. 

02:09

19 Feb 24

Monument Hill Bushfire in Albury is suspicious say Police

Investigations into the Saturday night blaze continue 

Monument Hill Bushfire in Albury is suspicious say Police

Investigations into the Saturday night blaze continue 

02:08

18 Feb 24

A deadly weekend on Border roads claims two lives

Police continuing their investigations 

A deadly weekend on Border roads claims two lives

Police continuing their investigations 

02:07

18 Feb 24

Concerns over Wodonga Council's new ward structure

The State Government announced yesterday they'd move to a new single-member ward structure

Concerns over Wodonga Council's new ward structure

The State Government announced yesterday they'd move to a new single-member ward structure

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

The Border's David Reynolds gearing up for Bathurst 12 Hour

He'll be racing in the GT3 event

The Border's David Reynolds gearing up for Bathurst 12 Hour

He'll be racing in the GT3 event

02:07

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

Albury's SES Unit responds to more than 60 calls for help

That follows last night's major storm cell 

Albury's SES Unit responds to more than 60 calls for help

That follows last night's major storm cell 

02:07

13 Feb 24

The Border lashed by severe weather overnight

More than 100 fires were sparked across Victoria yesterday

The Border lashed by severe weather overnight

More than 100 fires were sparked across Victoria yesterday

02:07

13 Feb 24

Hopes Victoria's Health Minister could still attend Wodonga Health Forum

Better Border Health hopes she can rejig her diary to attend next month's session

Hopes Victoria's Health Minister could still attend Wodonga Health Forum

Better Border Health hopes she can rejig her diary to attend next month's session

02:07

12 Feb 24

Fire Crews on standby ahead of deteriorating conditions

The Border under a High Fire Danger rating today

Fire Crews on standby ahead of deteriorating conditions

The Border under a High Fire Danger rating today

02:08

12 Feb 24

The Border's own Lauren Jackson makes call on Olympic future

She helped the Opals qualify for the games after a big win against Germany

The Border's own Lauren Jackson makes call on Olympic future

She helped the Opals qualify for the games after a big win against Germany

02:08

11 Feb 24

V/Line workers walk off the job once again

Your morning commute could be affected

V/Line workers walk off the job once again

Your morning commute could be affected

02:08

11 Feb 24

Business Wodonga calls for more Post-Pandemic support

Graham Jenkin says small businesses are struggling

Business Wodonga calls for more Post-Pandemic support

Graham Jenkin says small businesses are struggling

02:08

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

02:08

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

Concerns new roads funding won't go far enough

It's part of a post-floods recovery package from the Victorian and Federal Governments

Concerns new roads funding won't go far enough

It's part of a post-floods recovery package from the Victorian and Federal Governments

02:08

6 Feb 24

Remembering the Black Saturday Fires 15 years on

The Beechworth-Mudgegonga Fire claiming 2 lives

Remembering the Black Saturday Fires 15 years on

The Beechworth-Mudgegonga Fire claiming 2 lives

02:08

6 Feb 24

More flood support on the way for the North-East

More than $105 Million aimed at road fixes and other supports

More flood support on the way for the North-East

More than $105 Million aimed at road fixes and other supports

02:08

5 Feb 24

Concerns for Regional Victoria's homeless youth struggling with their mental health

Many are ending up in emergency rooms

Concerns for Regional Victoria's homeless youth struggling with their mental health

Many are ending up in emergency rooms

02:07

5 Feb 24

Speed limits dropped around site of Wodonga Crossing death

63-year-old Brian Beach was sadly killed in a collision on Melrose Drive last Friday

Speed limits dropped around site of Wodonga Crossing death

63-year-old Brian Beach was sadly killed in a collision on Melrose Drive last Friday

02:07

5 Feb 24

Ambulance Victoria's Hume response times on the improve

That's despite a busy end to 2023. 

Ambulance Victoria's Hume response times on the improve

That's despite a busy end to 2023. 

02:07

4 Feb 24

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