Surviving nation's heatwave on a wing and prayer As temperatures soar above 45C across Australia, simply staying alive is the number one priority for heat-stressed humans and animals. AAP · Jan 8
Nationals candidate Jade Benham claims seat of Mildura in Victorian election Jade Benham has claimed the seat of Mildura over incumbent independent member Ali Cupper, but says it will be challenging to deliver on her election promises from opposition. ABC News · Dec 6, 2022
Nationals win seats at expense of independents in regional Victoria "We haven't got to the bottom of it yet," says a political analyst after surprise results in key regional seats favour National Party candidates. ABC News · Nov 27, 2022
Victorian election 2022: what you need to know ahead of voting on 26 November Can Daniel Andrews win a third term as premier? Will teal independents repeat their federal success? And how, when and where can people in Victoria vote? The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022
Vic coal power plant likely to close early Victoria's Loy Yang B power plant has an official closure date of 2047 but experts believe it will stop operating years earlier, in line with updated targets. AAP · Oct 20, 2022
Rural Victorian town left without bulk-billing doctor after clinic closes doors Thousands of patients in Mildura region in state’s north-west are unable to access medical records or GP care The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2022
Independent state MPs divided over Victorian Farmers Federation campaigning in their seats Shepparton’s Suzanna Sheed says VFF should support candidates with track records but Mildura MP is happy for attention The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022
Growers may dump more grapes next season as wine glut grim forecast continues The industry is calling on government assistance as a drop in exports to China coupled with rising input costs due to increased disease-pressure and the cost of chemical, fertiliser, fuel and labour has left winegrape growers worried for the future. ABC News · May 20, 2022
Mildura's long-awaited drug and alcohol facility 'will save lives' The Victorian government has committed to building a new $36-million withdrawal and rehabilitation facility, which they say will support around 300 people a year. ABC News · May 9, 2022