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The volcanic crater has been opened for hunting only once since 2017, and locals warn the move could endanger rare waterbirds.
A scarecrow fashion show, local bands and a Kate Bush flashmob rounded out Saturday’s Harfest in the Quarry festivities.
The memorial walk starts at 5:30pm Friday.
“We're still trying to recover financially from two years of drought.”
A community-led energy network aims to keep energy and profits local.
Police say investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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.
GP advises patients not to self-assess the severity of their asthma.
Overseas rubbish, shipping waste and packaging pollution continues to show up on our coast - and it’s adding to the climate problem.
A festival book nerds can get around.
The annual Guinness World Record event aims to raise money for rare cancer research whilst promoting “slow fashion”.
Will a $100 million investment finally fix issues troubling locals for 25 years?
The new series navigates loss and healing with a familiar backdrop, and a couple odd choices.
Interstate investment plays cat and mouse with the regional housing market.
Beef, sheep and wool are all expected to decline in gross value, while pigs, poultry and eggs could see a slight upturn.
South west Victoria is preparing for a pullback as milk production tipped to fall in 2026-27.
