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The recipients of Round 2 of the Skills Solutions Partnerships program have been announced with five innovative projects awarded a total of $1.7 million in funding.

Fire damaged netting and steel posts can be repurposed to become a valuable resource to construct sediment traps after a bushfire.

The state government has announced the latest recipients of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) with a further $2.4 million to help councils make local roads safer.

Two landmark pieces of legislation passed the Victorian Parliament this week which remove the strict time limit for Family Reunification Orders, as well as creating a nation leading shared responsibility across government to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Join Daylesford author and ecologist Alison Pouliot and Devon Taylor from Paradise Books for the launch of Alison’s latest book, Mushroom Day.

St Patrick’s Day in Trentham East is a long-standing local tradition and home to one of the last remaining St Paddy’s Day marches in the region.

The latest round of the Live Music Festivals Fund is now open – providing grants of up to $50,000 to Victorian festival operators.

Macedon Ranges Council last week accidentally doubled down on direct debits for rates to about 1040 ratepayers' bank accounts.

From July, women over 18 will be able to access the oral contraceptive pill at one of 850 participating Chemist Care Now pharmacies.

Upgraded lighting is now complete at Bendigo stadium – the largest netball facility in regional Victoria.

Hundreds of new homes at the former Cadbury building site have been fast-tracked.

Australia’s shift to clean energy is reshaping the country’s landscape, yet communities hosting renewable projects are often consulted rather than brought in as genuine partners.

Data shows affordability, flexible work and evolving regional economies are driving renewed confidence beyond Melbourne.

With petrol prices set to rise, anti-price gouging laws are in effect from today.

To protect Victoria’s aquatic environment and industries, Agriculture Victoria has strengthened aquatic pest rules by declaring 14 new high‑risk species.

As the State Library Victoria marks its 170th anniversary, the iconic institution will usher in a new era with the appointment of respected public and private sector leader Helen Silver AO as the 25th President of the Library Board of Victoria. 

One of the state’s most iconic overnight hiking trails reopens to visitors following extensive safety works following bushfire damage. 

With the current weather conditions, sheep producers should be aware conditions are ideal for flystrike.

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) is calling on the federal government to provide clear leadership and transparency on Australia’s diesel supply situation, as prices surge and supply pressures begin to emerge across parts of regional Australia.

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is proud to announce the launch of a new online Financial Wellbeing Virtual Helper, now available on the organisation’s Financial Wellbeing webpage (Financial Wellbeing - Cafs).

The state government is building a stronger, more inclusive health system that works for all Victorians.

Vasey RSL Care has submitted an Expression of Interest under the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Round 3 to deliver additional veteran housing across the state and to help combat veteran homelessness.At a time of growing global conflict, we are hearing more discussion about the potential need to deploy our troops to protect democracy and stability.

Victoria continues to lead the nation when it comes to out-of-hospital cardiac survival rates. 

With possible increases to the cash-rate front of mind for Victorians, the state government is delivering support here and now.