Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny and Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence announced on Monday 18 August an amendment to the Victorian Planning Provisions to make it easier to establish micro-abattoirs where they are needed most. The government says that under the amendment, micro-abattoirs will be classified as a Section 1 use in the Farming Zone,…
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Coliban Water and DJAARA (the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) signed a significant partnership agreement on Monday 11 November, committing to work together in shared custodianship of gatjin (water) on Dja Dja Wurrung Country and deliver shared outcomes for both organisations.
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Doggos of the Goldfields
Misty is our Doggo of the Week. 5 September, 2025. TT: Thanks for minding my car, Misty. Misty: I wasn’t. My people are in the shop just there. TT: Perfect chance for a chat, if you don’t mind? Misty: I have a world of experience to chat about, I’m 12 years old and I’ve been…
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Rural doctors encourage flu vaccination
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says influenza is placing increasing pressure on rural, remote, and First Nations health services, and low vaccination rates could make things worse. Rural doctors are urging locals to protect their communities, especially vulnerable children and older people, by getting vaccinated and taking simple steps to prevent…
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