Horsham and western Victoria
37 aluminium smelter workers laid off
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Thirty-seven workers have lost their jobs at a production company in south-west Victoria.
Milne named new Mildura mayor
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A shift in the Mildura council's balance of power has been confirmed with the election of a new mayor.
Vic Govt urged to boost environment funding
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Environment groups are calling on the Victorian Government to spend more money on the environment.
Wimmera soaks up rain
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There has been rain recorded across parts of Victoria's Wimmera overnight.
MP wants Wimmera builders eligible for school project
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The National party is upset that a number of Wimmera-based companies are out of the running to build a local school.
Salvos urge careful Christmas spending
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The Salvation Army is urging people to carefully plan their spending over Christmas to avoid getting into financial trouble.
Future of jumps racing in Vic to be decided today
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The Victorian jumps racing industry is anxiously awaiting today's expected decision on the future of the sport.
Figures reveal house prices drop
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Average house prices in many Wimmera-Mallee centres have taken another dive.
Hogan takes election victory in Mt Jeffcott
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A new Mallee councillor says her victory in a remarkably close council election was a nerve-racking experience.
Police search for stolen water trailer
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Police are trying to find a water trailer that has been stolen from a Mallee town.
Wine production higher than expected
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Wine Grape Growers Australia says the final production figures for last year have come in well above forecasts.
Man to face court on child sex charges
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A Wimmera man is due in court tomorrow on a series of child sex charges that date back more than 25 years.
Uncertainty surrounds Kanamaroo festival
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An organiser of a long-running annual Wimmera festival says next year might be the last time the event is held.
Fixed water charge rebates for farmers
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Farmers across Victoria suffering with low allocations are now eligible for rebates on their fixed water charges.
Wimmera man accused of 204kph drive
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Police have charged a Wimmera man after he was allegedly recorded driving at more than 200 kilometres per hour.
Public urged to do energy retailer homework
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Householders in regional Victoria are being warned to shop around before choosing an energy retailer.
Wimmera-Mallee voters shake up local councils
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Voters across Victoria's Wimmera-Mallee have ushered in a series of new faces to the region's local councils.
Coast Guard resuscitates drowning koala
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Victoria's Port of Portland Coast Guard had a rescue of a different nature last night, with volunteers giving CPR to a drowning koala.
Bike ride to boost western Vic traders
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The Great Victorian Bike Ride is expected to bring about $1 million to businesses in western Victoria.
Federal Govt urged to keep ABC Learning centres open
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Victorian councils are calling on the Federal Government to keep all ABC Learning childcare centres open until Easter.
Council election counting to begin
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The counting of votes in Victoria's local government elections begins tomorrow.
Emergency ward open '24-7' after funds boost
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The operators of Portland's public hospital say its emergency ward will be able to operate around-the-clock from next year.
Portland smelter to cut jobs
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The Portland aluminium smelter will cut production and contractor jobs from next week.
Uncertain future for Wimmera ABC childcare centre
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The future of an ABC Learning childcare centre in the Wimmera remains uncertain.
Fears locusts are heading towards the Mallee
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Officials fear plague locusts might have swarmed across the Murray River between Echuca and Mildura.
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