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Oct 30, 2026

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Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

The upgrades will be funded by a $214 million state government program.

Roads

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

Local Government

Jul 31, 2026

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20 min read

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Politics

Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

Nov 2, 2026

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Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

News

Darcie Humphreys

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

The strongest rebuttal of the debate came from a member of the public.

Politics

Zara Cuthbertson

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Moyne

State funding offers final puzzle piece for new $950,000 space for Koroit youth

Nov 5, 2026

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State funding offers final puzzle piece for new $950,000 space for Koroit youth

A $450,000 state government commitment will help fund the first stage of the project, including a new pump track.

Nov 5, 2026

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3 min read

Victoria is running out of gas. Experts question whether the Coalition’s plan will fill the gap

“Any new gas is likely to be more expensive than what we have now, because the cheap-to-extract gas is gone.”

Nov 2, 2026

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1 min read

Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

Oct 30, 2026

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2 min read

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

The strongest rebuttal of the debate came from a member of the public.

Oct 30, 2026

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1 min read

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

The upgrades will be funded by a $214 million state government program.

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

The upgrades will be funded by a $214 million state government program.

Roads

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

The Municipal Association of Victoria represents 79 councils across the state, eight of which brought motions to the October meeting calling for a pause on new centres.

Local Government

$500k for roads not used

Plus: Hamilton cinema's reshuffle.

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

Solar, batteries and efficient heating were on the agenda at an information night helping locals navigate home upgrades.

Colac Otway

“Spend every dollar that we’ve got”: Glenelg councillor calls out $500,000 underspend on local roads

Councillor Michael Carr has questioned how the council will deliver this year’s $4.9 million road program.

Roads

Police call arson chemist after Cobden tobacco shop goes up in flames

Fire crews spent hours tackling a blaze at a Curdie Street tobacco shop on Wednesday.

Crime

Wolf Creek in the West

Plus: Where to head to pick fresh fruit

WATCH: West Vic's very own "Wolf Creek" lookalike

Chris Olver has been in the business of impersonating on-screen killer Mick Taylor for almost a decade.

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MUST READ

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

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State funding offers final puzzle piece for new $950,000 space for Koroit youth

Victoria is running out of gas. Experts question whether the Coalition’s plan will fill the gap

Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

Riordan backs offshore gas near Port Campbell but rules out fracking at Polwarth election forum

Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

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Hepburn Council unanimously votes to fund road safety improvements in Daylesford

Victoria's council association demands statewide halt to data centres until rules are set

$500k for roads not used

Paying too much for power? Colac locals learn how to make their homes cheaper to run

“Spend every dollar that we’ve got”: Glenelg councillor calls out $500,000 underspend on local roads

Police call arson chemist after Cobden tobacco shop goes up in flames

Wolf Creek in the West

WATCH: West Vic's very own "Wolf Creek" lookalike

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