Tag: victoria

Aerial shooting of koalas approved by Vic Government

THE Victorian Government has approved the use of helicopter-based snipers to shoot up to 750 koalas in Budj Bim National Park, in what is...

Vics explore timber potential

The Victorian State Government is supporting new ways to use Victorian timber, with a study launched on two new timber products designed to take...

South-west focus for future fibre study

NEW ways to use Victorian timber are being explored, with the State Government launching a study on two new timber products designed to take...

Careers expo open to everyone

MORE than 1200 students from 17 schools across southwest Victoria will be one step closer to working out their future careers early next month,...

Veterans contest Border Cup

Mount Gambier hosted the Veterans Cricket Victoria Border Cup at Frew Park last week, bringing together a group of over 60s cricketers.
Four teams faced...

Fires spark remote court appearances

ASouth East court recently had its regular proceedings altered to account for fires in western Victoria.
The Bordertown Magistrates Court circuit was set to take...

Netball talent on show

Limestone Coast netball fans were treated to a high quality match in Mount Gambier on Saturday night.
The Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre hosted the...

Victorian smoke blows in

Smoke from the Victorian fires is continuing to impact a variety of areas across the state including Murraylands, Riverlands, Mid North and South East. The...

Angler lands more than he bargained for with big fish

Asouth-west Victorian angler has reeled in the catch of a lifetime, winning the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s “Rocklands Metery” competition and a $1000 tackle voucher.
Just...

Noted author unveils Chronicles of Riddoch

Peter Rymill’s new book called “John Riddoch - Founder of Coonawarra” was warmly received by 80 guests at its official launch at the Riddoch...

Pine protection

​More than 334,000 hectares of forest plantations in the Green Triangle will soon be better protected by water bombers from bushfire, with a new...

Understanding reached to streamline mutually beneficial initiatives

Anew partnership between the South Australian and Victorian governments will help support border residents and make it even easier to develop common approaches between...

Reliable Renewables plan rolls out

The Federal Government is rolling out its Reliable Renewables Plan, with the next steps announced for the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone.
Spinifex Offshore Wind...

Highway road network defects in check

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has addressed a number of defects on Princes Highway which are part of the $190m Princes Highway...

Fast and Furious – Sand Buggy Blast

There was plenty of sand flying north of Beachport recently as the Millicent Sand Buggy Club hosted the Robe Earthmovers David Larter Memorial 2024.
 The...