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When rainfall drops by 1mm, groundwater levels drop by 40 to 60mm. Long-term, this could spell danger for a region dependent on mineral springs tourism.
Two hate crimes in one week has the community demanding answers.
Brooklands Free Range Farm is a success story in both sustainability and community spirit.
“Even if [it] exists, but people have to go through a 99-page document ... who’s going to do that?”
Corangamite Shire Council will make a formal submission to the state’s parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s extreme conditions at the start of the year.
April is stacked with folk festivals, surfing royalty, and forest-themed therapy.
Hatted restaurants, local producers and lots of pies: Ballarat's food renaissance is in full swing.
“They simply don't meet today's standards for safety, accessibility or female-friendly sport.”
Prices are set to continue upwards in an increasing market.
“Women were often living with these issues or pain for many years, and often might have shared it with a GP, but didn't get a positive response.”
A survey of 450 locals found travel, GP shortages and long wait times are stopping women from receiving adequate care.
A question of history versus financial feasibility is holding Hepburn Shire in its grips.
Now in its fifth year, the seaside festival celebrating the town’s cray industry is quickly becoming a major regional drawcard.
