Shabnam Safa OAM: A voice to improve refugee plight
An advocate who has helped shaped the lives of many through her relentless service in refugee support organisations is being recognised on the King’s...
Decades dedicated to improving firefighter health honoured
Combining years of medical training with his experience as a volunteer firefighter, Montrose’s Peter Langridge helped revolutionise the CFA’s health monitoring practices over two...
Power couple honoured
They’re not just partners in life, but partners in service. Beaconsfield’s power couple, Ann and Graeme Taylor, have both received a Medal of the...
The conscience of Warragul
A teacher, priest, historian and storyteller of Gippsland once called the “conscience of Warragul”, Reverend Canon Dr James Connelly has received a more than...
Survivor honoured
This King’s Birthday isn’t just an honour but vindication for Pakenham’s Colin Tidball, who spent his life not only serving but, at times, challenging...
‘Block Mode’ degree versatility
A more hands-on, industry-incorporating approach is being implemented at Federation University, as each student undertakes on-campus laboratory work in Berwick or Gippsland.
The Bachelor...
Crackdown on knives
Victoria Police is on track to remove a record number of illegal blades, machetes, and zombie knives from the community this year, with an...
Low prices, recovery costs hit dairy farmers
As they endure droughts and rebuild after severe flooding, many Australian dairy farmers face a new battle – prices that will not cover the...
VFF appoints new CEO
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce Charlie Thomas has been appointed as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after an...
Agisting? Manage the biosecurity risks
If you’re considering agisting cattle on your property alongside your own herd or sending your stock for agistment elsewhere, taking some simple precautions may...
Gardeners fight weeds together
Weeds are more than just a backyard nuisance—they threaten native ecosystems, agriculture, water catchments, natural landscapes, recreational activities, human health, and the economy. Reducing...
Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool
Gembrook Preschool celebrated a milestone on Tuesday afternoon, 3 June, with the official opening of Stage One of its outdoor learning area redevelopment, a...
Two men charged after police raid Notting Hill home
Two men have been charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle was followed by police to a home in Notting Hill.
The Subaru Impreza vehicle was...
