REGIONAL households will be hit up for an extra $60 a year on average, to help fund emergency services as part of a series of tax hikes being introduced by the Victorian Government.

THE risks of improper hay baling and/or storage have been underlined yet again by the CFA after multiple devastating haystack fires destroyed bales in separate parts of the state recently, including one near Caramut on Monday morning.

DISAPPOINTING spring pasture growth in Western and Northern Victoria means farmers are turning to alternative feed sources to help ewes regain condition after lambing.

A look back at previous editions of the paper 50 and 25 years ago

THE Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) is calling on the Victorian Government to remove the regulatory barriers preventing farmers from taking advantage of virtual fencing technology.

The Konongwootong Fire Brigade has awarded life memberships to several of its most dedicated members; the awards recognise the commitment and invaluable contributions to the community over many decades.

LONG-TERM staff member, Terry Molan retired this week after 41 years of teaching at Monivae College.

PORTLAND local Pixie Endacott has a gift. For 52 years she has been helping young mothers with breast feeding. Last week, Glenelg Shire Mayor Karen Stephens presented Mrs Endacott, who currently is the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Portland Breastfeeding Group leader, with the ABA’s Judy Gifford Impact Award for her years of volunteering. For Mrs […]

THE Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) recently celebrated 25 years of sending doctors to Western District Health Service (WDHS) to provide endocrinology and diabetes support to young people.

COUNCILS across south-west Victoria are calling on the Commonwealth to boost funding and support to ease the region’s childcare crisis.