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With a 20-year ban on some US beef imports listed, the industry has biosecurity concerns. In West Vic, local farmers say price and demand for Aussie beef remains strong.
Because who needs a big pile of metal when you have your legs!
With design funding secured, councillors agreed to push ahead on an ambitious civic square precinct development, despite concerns over costs and missing agreements.
The West Vic Brolga hits the streets.
Support services say growing numbers of women and children are being left in limbo amid long waits for secure accommodation.
Across Australia, around 6,000 veterans are homeless.
How does exploring for offshore gas impact Southern Rock Lobsters?
There are festivals galore across the region this month.
“The science tells us the blasting does significant and permanent damage to the rock lobsters.”
Conservationists warn rock lobsters will die off after seismic blasting begins.
“There are areas that are still devoid of all wildlife... It’s still very black and very, very empty of life.”
Because who doesn’t love going to do the grocery run and coming home with a new mountain bike?
“We have seen up to 600ml less rainfall than we might normally expect over that two-year period.”
After losing two sons in World War I the residing GP and surgeon closed his practice.
Southern Grampians Shire Council closed the facility in 2024 due to what it said was a lack of patronage.