Free course for farmers

AGRICULTURE Victoria is inviting farm business owners and managers to take part in a free online business program.Jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future...

Sun smart and heat safe

FOLLOWING several days of sweltering temperatures, Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged locals to take extra care as blazing forecasts continue.“As we...

Bat crazy

BATS may have a bad reputation, but like it or not, they are part of our ecosystem and quite extraordinary, being the only mammals...

Local supports Grampians’ firies

While many people were celebrating Christmas with family and friends, Intereach team member Lesley Read was on the frontlines of the Grampians bushfires, bringing...

Flowing funds for Merri Creek

Local environment group Friends of Merri Creek is accelerating its restoration of Merri Creek with Yarra Valley Water’s support.One of 14 successful recipients of...

Waste-to-energy facility opposed in Wollert

City of Whittlesea has opposed Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd’s proposed waste-to-energy facility in Wollert.Cleanaway has already lodged two applications for the facility—a planning permit...

Farm set to thrive in Wollert

The Wollert Community Farm will benefit from a $1 million Commonwealth Government grant to further boost the outcomes of the award-winning project.An innovative project...

Preparing for an Ausnet power outage

AusNet services have advised customers of an upcoming planned electricity outage to allow for essential maintenance on the network.The works will be carried out...

Victoria sizzles, power fizzles in 24-hour power outage

Searing heat last Monday resulted in an almost 24-hour power outage across parts of northern Victoria.In the Mitchell Shire, many residents were left without...

Haystack hazards

The CFA has issued a warning to farmers after a recent haystack fire resulted in the loss of 1200 bales.Haystack fires can have disastrous...
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