MP warns toxic waste dump could be disastrous
The Federal Liberal Member for Wannon, David Hawker, says building a toxic waste dump at Pittong could be a disaster for some of Australia's most valuable dairy country.
View ArticleNapthine joins calls for lower Purnim speed limit
The Liberal Member for South-West Coast, Denis Napthine, says safety concerns should prompt the Victorian Government to reduce the speed limit at Purnim in the state's south-west.
View ArticleHorsham next on Victoria flood hit list
Horsham in western Victoria is expecting its worst floods in 100 years, with 46 towns in the state now affected.
View ArticleMass of water descends on Horsham
The floodwater descending on Horsham in central-western Victoria is being described as a one-in-200-year flood event.
View ArticleHomes flooded in western Victoria
Floodwaters have begun entering homes at Horsham, in western Victoria, as the region braces for record flooding.
View ArticleAnxiety high as water descends on Horsham
Thousands of people across Victoria are waiting anxiously with more towns expected to be inundated by floodwaters today.
View ArticleDrivers warned of flood-damaged roads
Police are urging motorists to take care when driving on unfamiliar roads in south-west Victoria.
View ArticleCouncil considers bid to build NBN towers
The Moyne council will tonight consider whether to approve the construction of seven National Broadband Network (NBN) towers.
View ArticlePeter Moir on farm composting
A growing number of dairy farmers in south west Victoria, including Peter Moir, are using compost to fertilise pasture.
View ArticleIncreased use of compost on dairy farms
A growing number of south-west Victorian dairy farmers are using compost to fertilise pasture.
View ArticleGas search fears spark call to legal service
An environmental legal service says it has been contacted by residents in south-west Victoria who are worried about energy companies looking for gas on their properties.
View ArticleYoung woman commits to agriculture
Country Victoria is crying out for more health professionals and people to work in agriculture.
View Article'Modern family' challenging stereotypes in regional Victoria
Two mothers raising their daughter with two fathers in rural Victoria say they are challenging perceptions of what is normal, with the support of their small farming community.
View ArticleComposting company fails sniff test, fined by EPA
Statewide Recycling Services is fined by Victoria's environmental watchdog for emitting offensive odours in the state's south-west, with one resident saying the stench was affecting their ability to...
View ArticleGay and transgender farmers smash stereotypes
Attitudes are changing in rural communities as 'modern families' move to the country.
View ArticleVictoria set for more rain as state remains on flood alert
Victoria braces for more rain as towns in the west and north-west of the state remain on flood alert.
View ArticleYoung woman commits to agriculture
Country Victoria is crying out for more health professionals and people to work in agriculture.
View ArticlePeter Moir on farm composting
A growing number of dairy farmers in south west Victoria, including Peter Moir, are using compost to fertilise pasture.
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