Northern Victorian tyre dump shut down, owner jailed
A controversial illegal tyre dump in Numurkah, that has posed a fire risk to the community, is shut down by the State Government.
View ArticleThe tiny Victorian town that's powering all of Melbourne's trams
More than 300,000 panels will power Melbourne's entire tram network from a massive solar farm sitting on 500 hectares of land near a sleepy community in the north of the state.
View ArticleHow renewable energy projects farming the sun are revitalising rural towns
Like many country towns, Numurkah near Shepparton in Victoria was struggling. So when energy company Neoen proposed to build a solar farm near the town, they jumped at the chance.
View ArticleRenewable energy projects helping to revitalise rural towns
Across the nation, many country towns are struggling to stay afloat. But the growing number of renewable energy projects now being built is providing a shot in the arm to some regional communities.
View Article'You're kidding': Rural shire denied drought money for 'not having enough...
Despite being home to dairies, orchards and grain crops, the rural shire of Moira in Victoria has been told it's 0.1 per cent short of agriculture employment to qualify for a drought assistance grant.
View Article'It's an ongoing debacle': Drought money taken away from Moira Shire — again
After being told it was successful, Victoria's Moira Shire misses out on drought grant for a second time, despite the shire having numerous livestock, dairy and cropping farming operations.
View Article'About bloody time': Moira Shire deemed eligible for drought funding
After a three-month "debacle" due to a headline-grabbing technicality, the Moira Shire is at last approved for its much-needed drought-relief grant from the Federal Government.
View ArticleTyre dump owner to pay millions for clean-up operation
The owners of a tyre dump in northern Victoria have been ordered to pay almost $2 million to the EPA in clean-up costs.
View ArticleBats found shot and bashed, some with fruit still in their mouths
Wildlife Victoria has reported a spike in brutality towards vulnerable bats that are relying on fruit trees for food after fires devastated their habitat. WARNING: This story contains graphic images
View ArticleCountry show committees struggle with decision over whether to cancel
Coronavirus restrictions force the cancellation of many country shows, as those that are going ahead struggle with the uncertainty of the next few months.
View ArticleWodonga records three new cases of COVID-19 and there's another in Albury
No lockdown is planned despite growing number of cases in North East Victoria.
View ArticleA dairy farmer's trophy from 1909 finds its way home
A piece of silverware more than a century old returns to its rightful owner after spending 40-odd years on the mantelpiece of someone else's home.
View Article$300 million 'free' water windfall for Murray-Darling irrigators
The water has been saved from irrigation system upgrades dating back to 2007 and is being gifted to irrigators to keep and use or sell on the open market.
View Article'Nervous' farmers fear more rain will damage potential bumper harvest
This year's above average rainfall has cultivated what are tipped to be record crops, but farmers in north-east Victoria and southern NSW are worried sustained rains could ruin everything.
View ArticleLifeguard shortage leads to regional council cutbacks on pool opening hours
Moira shire has become the latest regional council to cut back the opening hours of its pool as lifeguard shortages continue to impact operations across the state.
View ArticleCarbon-neutral beef launched as Coles purchases credits to offset
Grocery giant Coles has launched a new brand of carbon-neutral beef, but the farmers who supply the product are not necessarily carbon-neutral themselves.
View Article'I'll remember this forever': 101-year-old veteran Bertram Sutton brought to...
The Second World War still brings back many tough memories for Bertram Sutton. But amid the sorrow, there is also pride, and now he is being honoured for his service.
View ArticleVictorian council sacked in wake of senior manager's murder
A commission of inquiry into Moira Shire Council found that there was "good reason" to believe that Rick Devlin's death at the hands of a council depot worker was "preventable".
View ArticleHome of 1980s TV drama The Flying Doctors now hosts the real ones
Nearly 40 years ago this Victorian wheatbelt town served as a filming location for the fictional TV series The Flying Doctors. Now, the actual service is in town and it's making a big difference.
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