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Drought support for farmers across the state

As we enter the spring calving season, you may find a downer cow in your herd, there are several potential causes of this.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows that an additional 32,400 Victorians found jobs in August, the highest jobs growth in the nation.

Victorians are accessing faster and more reliable broadband internet, with more than 100 Connecting Victoria Fibre-to-the-Premises upgrades completed across the state.

Farmers, agronomists and industry are warmly invited to the annual Wimmera Pulse Field Day on Wednesday 22 October at Kewell hosted by Agriculture Victoria in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

The first of 57 world-class NextGen Heavy Rescue Trucks (HRTs) is rolling out to VICSES units.

The state government is backing local footy and netball clubs as they compete in finals, with grants to support more Victorians to play the sport they love close to home in regional Victoria.

Australians for Mental Health is urging all governments to take steps to slow climate change, after the first national climate risk assessment warned of the associated impacts on mental health. 

New RMIT research shows participation in outdoor activities helps to overcome loneliness and improve connection among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women.  

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging motorists to avoid driving tired these school holidays, as the number of lives lost on the state’s roads continues to climb.

The cost of living for families will ease with the provision of prep students with the tools to kickstart their love of reading and learning with a bag full of free, engaging and fun books. 

The state government is opening doors to build thousands more homes right across Victoria – unlocking development in Melbourne’s north and inviting locals to have their say on more housing in Warrnambool and Ballarat.

With rain and warmer temperatures heading into spring, sheep producers will need to keep flystrike prevention front of mind.

$48.1 million has been allocated through the latest round of the Public Libraries Funding Program to promote education and innovation among young Victorians.

The state government is supporting people experiencing drug and alcohol addiction with the expansion of Arrow Health’s rehabilitation clinic in Woodend.

As temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from a period of reduced activity to seek food and mates. While they may be more visible, snakes generally pose little danger to people when left alone.

More homes for woman and children at risk of homelessness are being made available.

The latest round of the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program – which supports wildlife shelter operators and foster carers with up to $3000 - has been handed out.

Telstra is upgrading its mobile base station at Victoria Park, Ballan-Daylesford Road, Daylesford with mobile services in the area temporarily affected.

New funding has been given to the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Victoria to deliver programs that will help women councillors grow the professional skills and networks they need to thrive in the local government sector.

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A recent arrival at the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter has highlighted a critical problem that is endangering the survival of raptor populations and, indeed, all carnivorous bird (and mammal) species.

Founder of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property, Sue Gratton, is now spending a quietly carved-out portion of her time, not only transacting property sales for her vendors and purchasers, but finding an avenue to, in some small way, assist women in crisis.