Horsham and western Victoria
Weather will determine pipeline's construction: GWM Water
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GWM Water says the weather this year will play a major role in whether construction targets for the Wimmera-Mallee Pipeline will be met.
Premier says Vic Alcoa jobs are safe
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Alcoa workers at Geelong and Portland are being assured their jobs are secure.
Rail authority investigates train turpentine leak
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The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) says it is investigating whether a freight train that lost part of its load in the Wimmera was struck by another object.
Australian batsman expected to play for Essendon
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Australian test cricketer Chris Rogers is expected to take part in a match in the Wimmera this weekend.
Campers warned of increased fire risk
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Authorities are warning campers in north-west Victoria that hot weather in the coming days will increase the risk of fire.
Water released into Glenelg River
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The Glenelg River in western Victoria is getting its first environmental water flow in more than two years.
Police confiscate cars over hooning offences
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Victorian police in the Wimmera used anti-hoon laws to confiscate two cars over the weekend.
Tractor fall damages Melb-Adel rail line
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A tractor mishap has damaged a train and closed the Melb-Adel rail line.
Opposition demands more help for Vic timber industry
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The Victorian Opposition is demanding the Government provide more financial assistance for the timber industry in the state's north.
Vic Twelve Apostles trail could create 50 new jobs
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A recreational trail planned for the Twelve Apostles could create about 50 new jobs.
Search continues for men missing in bushland
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Search and rescue teams have returned to bushland around Erskine Falls near Lorne in Victoria, to search for two men who may have spent a second night lost in area.
River red gum protection measures planned
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The Victorian Government will create an extra four national parks along the Murray River to protect river red gums.
Mystery blaze at Casterton shop
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A vacant shop has been destroyed by fire in Casterton overnight.
Police praise responsible motorists
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Police are praising Wimmera Mallee motorists for their patience and behaviour so far over Christmas and New Year.
Farmer says Hamilton yields lower than average
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A Hamilton farmer says the season has been worse than average, but farmers in the region have still fared better than their counterparts further north.
Drivers warned to take care over Christmas
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Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads over the Christmas period.
Health chief warns of mozzie-related disease threat
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Victoria's chief health officer says mosquito-borne diseases may spike this summer.
Race club fears financial ruin from restructure
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The Wimmera Racing Club says the implementation of its peak body's restructure plans will drive the club to financial oblivion within 18 months.
Victorian fisheries 'going well'
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Fisheries Victoria says the state's fisheries are in good condition and are being well managed.
Wimmera-Mallee mayors address doctor shortage
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Wimmera-Mallee mayors and health officials are being brought together to discuss a growing shortage of doctors and health professionals.
Police crack down on nightclub bad behaviour
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Mildura, Stawell and Horsham will be targeted during a police summer blitz on bad behaviour at nightclubs and other licensed venues.
Low prices force farmers to stockpile grain
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Farmers say huge amounts of grain are being stored unsold on-farm and in warehouses because of low barley and wheat prices this season.
Copper prospect found near Hamilton
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A mining company says tests have shown an exploration site north-west of Hamilton may be a very good copper deposit.
Work starts on new Grampians hiking trail plan
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A plan is being developed to create a long distance hiking trail through the Grampians National Park.
Police launch record holiday traffic blitz
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The largest Christmas-new year traffic blitz in Victoria's history has begun.
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Timber: Greens call for investigation into Gunns lawsuit
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: Gunns sues anti-logging protesters
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Worker lucky to be alive after safety harness fails
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