Lapsley takes new fire job
CRAIG Lapsley is Victoria's first Fire Services Commissioner.
Greens to grab Senate power
THE one political certainty from Saturday's federal election is that the Australian Greens will hold the balance of power in the Senate.
Timber harvest plan unveiled
THE Victorian Government has approved a plan outlining when and where timber harvesting will occur across Victoria.
Farmers neglected in campaign
AGRICULTURE has largely been neglected during the federal election campaign, as the major parties chase after votes in marginal seats.
Labour shortage hits fire recovery
REBUILDING in towns devastated by last year's Black Saturday fires is being frustrated by an acute labour shortage.
CWA craft display
Pictures: The talents of the CWA were on display for the state craft exhibition at Longwarry.
Delightful Darriwill
Pictures: Historic Dariwill North, at Moorabool near Geelong, offers the best of country and city living.
Bulldogs win
Pictures: Panmure overpowered Kolora-Noorat in a close match at Warrnambool at the weekend.
Rural Australia deserves better
REGIONAL Australians have very good reasons to be disappointed by this Federal Election campaign writes ANDREW BROAD
Julia Gillard's rural pitch
THE National Broadband Network is part of Labor's plan for the future, writes JULIA GILLARD
Fodder outlook is bright
BETTER seasonal conditions could produce an excellent supply of hay and silage this spring.
Dairy cow prices stronger
HEAVY rain strengthened dairy cow prices at Victorian saleyards last week as buyers scrambled to fill orders.
Running the Gippsland league
ROSLYN LANIGAN speaks to the man in charge of Victoria's most geographically-challenged major league.
Fire planning under way
A SERIES of information sessions to discuss fire planning has begun across Victoria.
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Laughing gear: outback floods
DURING the floods in outback Queensland earlier this year, a farmer was in dire straits.