Plibersek deputy ALP leader
UPDATE: TANYA Plibersek has been endorsed by the Labor caucus as Deputy Opposition Leader.
Walsh says improved sheep ID needed
UPDATE: VICTORIA'S sheep tagging system will change, according to Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh.
WCB says Bega's offer not fair
WARRNAMBOOL Cheese and Butter says Bega Cheese's take-over offer is 17.1-18.9 per cent less than its shares are worth.
Court told SPI Electricity lied
VICTIMS of the Black Saturday bushfires have accused SPI Electricity of deceiving them and trespassing on their land to help build its defence.
Cootes trucks cleared for deliveries
Nearly 40 per cent of Cootes Transport vehicles taken off the road in Victoria have been cleared to resume fuel deliveries to service stations.
Dry conditions hit Qld harvest
GOOD quality but lower volumes of grain have been received into Queensland storages.
Wilkie declares war on live exports
INDEPENDENT MP Andrew Wilkie will again push for a ban on live animal exports after another report of Australian animals being mistreated overseas.
Report finds poor in dire straits
POVERTY outside the major cities needs priority attention from the Abbott government.
Victoria records $316m budget surplus
VICTORIA has recorded a $316 million surplus for the 2012/13 financial year.
Vegetable compound could prevent cancer
A NEW vegetable compound may be on the menu for cancer patients.
Fires continue to burn in NSW
UPDATE: DESPITE cooler conditions overnight firefighters continue to battle several bushfires on the NSW mid-north coast
Poll shows Vic Libs strong despite Shaw
THE Victorian Liberals would survive a state by-election in the key seat held by embattled MP Geoff Shaw, a new poll shows.
Masters Games action
THE Masters Games shows many people keep riding well into mature age.
More Masters Games' results
MASTERS Games' athletes are producing great results this week in the equestrian events.
Blackmore joins youth squad
EQUESTRIAN Australia has announced the National Youth Development Squad.
Wandin Silvan Field Days
Pictures: All the action and machinery ideas from the Wandin Silvan Field Days.
Communities need to benefit from CSG
PENNSYLVANIA farmer Jackie Root took five years to agree to sign a lease to allow exploration for shale gas on her land.
Walsh says improved sheep ID needed
UPDATE: VICTORIA'S sheep tagging system will change, according to Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh.
WCB says Bega's offer not fair
WARRNAMBOOL Cheese and Butter says Bega Cheese's take-over offer is 17.1-18.9 per cent less than its shares are worth.
Vegetable compound could prevent cancer
A NEW vegetable compound may be on the menu for cancer patients.
Chinese FTA talks continue
TREASURER Joe Hockey says Australia will analyse other countries' dealings with China as it works to secure a free trade agreement with the Asian powerhouse.
Tassie toughens arson punishment
ARSONISTS will be ordered to pay firefighting costs under legislation to be tabled in Tasmania's Parliament in coming weeks.
Vegetable compound could prevent cancer
A NEW vegetable compound may be on the menu for cancer patients.
Plibersek deputy ALP leader
UPDATE: TANYA Plibersek has been endorsed by the Labor caucus as Deputy Opposition Leader.
Roger's stamp of approval
FOR many years Roger Roberts insisted on painting still life oils in the tradition of the European masters.
Water buffaloes' jazz
BLIMEY, everyone knows contented cows give more milk but this is ridiculous.
Capital's the key
THE right investment can assure the nation's fortunes, writes ROB McCONNEL
Plan Melbourne great for rural Victoria
REGIONAL growth is a challenge and an opportunity for creativity, writes Victorian Planning Minister MATTHEW GUY
Country towns nervous inside the tent
THE fact seven country towns are to be included in the Victorian Government's plans for Melbourne will be cause for cheer and concern.