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Trees down, buildings damaged across the region
Volunteers from Victoria’s State Emergency Service responded to a spate of disasters last week, and official numbers confirm there were…
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Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight
The Ravenswood Fogarty’s Gap Road fire that has impacted Harcourt is not expected to expand far beyond its current footprint…
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‘Do not drink Harcourt water’ advisory
Coliban Water, following consultation with the Department of Health, has advised customers in Harcourt to not drink tap water from 11.45am…
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State of disaster declared for Mount Alexander
Premier Jacinta Allan has declared a State of Disaster for Mount Alexander and 17 other Local Government Areas and one…
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Catastrophic Fire Day declared
Victorian fire authorities have issued a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating for tomorrow, Friday, January 9, for the North Central, Northern…
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Angle grinder sparks bushfire at Turpins Falls
Contractors working on a job at Turpins Falls using grinders and metalworking tools sparked a bushfire yesterday. Shortly before 2.30pm…
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Mount Macedon Memorial Cross funding deadline looms
A major project cost blowout has cast doubt over Anzac Day services at Mount Macedon Memorial Cross unless funds are…
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Arduous firefighters at ready to respond in remote areas
A group of CFA firefighters are ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of…
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Wendy Lovell won’t recontest Northern Victoria seat at next election
Member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell has announced she will not recontest her seat at the November 2026 state…
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Kyneton’s parking woes
During the busiest time of the year, parking in Kyneton’s CBD is more difficult than ever with construction works blocking…
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Shock and dismay at RDFNL: MP weighs in, league president in hot water over comment
EXCLUSIVE – Local MP Mary-Anne Thomas has expressed her “genuine shock and real disappointment” in the Riddell District Football Netball…
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New superintendent steps in to region
A new divisional police commander last week began overseeing the Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges, Campaspe and Goldfields areas. Superintendent Paul…