5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (139+ words) Children up to six years old will be given support to ensure they have the best start to life under a renewed plan from Greater Shepparton City Council. The Best Start Early Years Strategic Plan 2026-31 provides a roadmap to improve…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (403+ words) Cost of living remains one of the most consistently searched topics among Victorians, and Google Trends data shows interest in terms such as “cost of living”, “cheap petrol” and “energy rebate” has stayed elevated through 2026 rather than easing. The pattern…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (355+ words) The Nationals candidate for Murray Plains, Brett Hosking, has rejected Labor’s latest pledge to fix Victoria’s pothole crisis, calling it a slap in the face for regional Victorians. Premier Ben Carroll announced the latest road maintenance package this week, with…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (413+ words) A partnership a year in the making is about to become Shepparton’s most valuable infrastructure project and create 100 new jobs. The $500 million build in Shepparton North is the first and largest of five similar battery projects across northern regional Victoria…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (477+ words) Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau is erupting, forcing six airports to suspend flight operations and grounding hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport. The suspension has affected 301 flights, including 58 international flights, airport operator Angkasa Pura said in a statement. Singapore Airlines…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (393+ words) Berrigan Shire Mayor Julia Cornwell McKean attended the Country Mayors Association of NSW Dinner in Sydney with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last month. Berrigan Shire Council chief executive Cameron Boardman also attended the dinner alongside Cr Cornwell McKean, with Mr…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (111+ words) Steve Threlfall has not secured an endorsement from One Nation, a decision that left him “disappointed”. Mr Threlfall received a short email from the party, which informed him of the decision to not endorse him as its candidate for the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (218+ words) Close to 100 people gathered at Victoria Park Lake on Monday, August 31 for a candlelight vigil, followed by a tribute and moment of silence to honour those lost in Nepal after the recent flash floods. Organised by members of the local…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (533+ words) On Friday, August 21 communities from Glenrowan to Goorambat paused their fight against the wave of industrial solar development moving through the Benalla area to mark a milestone. More than 2000 paper signatures have been lodged on a petition, enough to automatically…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (135+ words) Community members have been invited to respond to a survey to help shape Greater Shepparton City Council’s domestic animal management plan for 2026-29. The plan will guide services and priorities for management of cats and dogs, including registration, identification, nuisance animals,…...