Politics and Government

The Nats push to scrap the tax

With the new fire services levy now in place, the Nationals continue their fight against it

Draw the Line vigil shares poignant messages

Organisers of Wangaratta event highlight a lack of local support on world issue

Draw the Line vigil shares poignant messages

Organisers of Wangaratta event highlight a lack of local support on world issue

Big fine stands for kangaroo cruelty

Conversation Regulator reminds the public about animal cruelty laws

11 Jun 2025

Dipping investor confidence hurting rental supply

Real estate industry calls for property sector reform to boost prospects for landlords, renters

06 Jun 2025

Tourist route misses cash, but on the radar

Wangaratta-Whitfield Road a topic of discussion in the state upper house

02 Jun 2025

Victory confirmed, now the job ahead

Independent talks about how parliament looks; goals when house resumes on 22 July

29 May 2025

Blue Gum bus rolling into region’s towns

All aboard the Blue Gum bus to access government services on the go

28 May 2025

Victory confirmed, now the job ahead

Independent talks about how parliament looks; goals when house resumes on 22 July

29 May 2025

Blue Gum bus rolling into region’s towns

All aboard the Blue Gum bus to access government services on the go

28 May 2025

State Nats look away from federal split

Victorian leader of The Nationals distances state party branch from federal fiasco

26 May 2025

Community quick to charge up on incoming household battery subsidy

A local home battery provider sees surge in demand since the government’s subsidy announcement

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26 May 2025

Local firies’, farmers heat up with thousands on steps of parliament

Local representation were in protest of the new fire services levy passed in government last we

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21 May 2025

Wangaratta-Whitfield Road and Wangaratta High School top of state budget wish lists

High hopes but realistic expectations for upcoming Victorian state budget

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18 May 2025

Planned burn at Warbys nears

846-ha fuel reduction burn ignites at Springhurst on West Triangle Road

15 May 2025

Community to flare up on solar

Last ditch rally to generate support against proposed solar facility at Meadow Creek

15 May 2025

Property tax turmoil to pass upper house

Labor government gains enough crossbench support to push ESVF through upper house

15 May 2025

Ley voted in as first female Liberal leader

Member for Farrer takes on top job in Liberal Party

13 May 2025

‘Volunteer fund’ tax will hurt

Local volunteers, farmers speak out about bill currently before the upper house

11 May 2025

Nominations open to recognise Victorian seniors

Nominations for the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are open until 1 June

09 May 2025

Fire services tax hike, not on our watch

CFA volunteers, council and farmers rise up, calling on crossbenchers to vote against tax

08 May 2025

Battery subsidies start from 1 July

Households with solar could save up to $1100 a year under new battery subsidy

08 May 2025

Bridges surprised at landslide victory

Labor candidate only secured 8 per cent of vote in Indi, but is thrilled about national result

06 May 2025

Haines wins pre-poll and election day battle

Haines win 8 out of 11 polling places on election day in rural city; scores pre-poll victory

06 May 2025

Haines wins third term

The orange glow of Indi continues as Independent wins in similar fashion to previous election

04 May 2025

Contenders eye the finish line

Indi’s main chances to win seat reflect on campaign and prospects ahead of election day