Man sentenced for threat to kill federal MP A man has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond and probation after admitting making threats to kill people including federal MP Anne Webster. AAP · Dec 19, 2023
Fearful farmers say river lifeline may sink agriculture More water will be returned to rivers after the Murray Darling basin was thrown a lifeline, but farmers fear the changes will sink regional communities. AAP · Dec 1, 2023
Undermined: Mining process questioned Business owners question the process that encouraged them to support the Avonbank Mine The Canberra Times · Sep 21, 2023
Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 14, 2023
Australian resident 'alone' with breast cancer wins reprieve as Department of Home Affairs grants husband's visa An Australian resident grappling with stage four cancer alone will finally be reunited with her husband after visa issues kept them apart for 15 months. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Westpac reverses decision to close eight regional branches as senate inquiry continues Months after postponing the closures because of an ongoing Senate inquiry, the bank has announced that branches in several states will remain open indefinitely. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms After describing community consultation regarding the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West renewable energy project as "tokenistic at best", Nationals leaders are pushing for a senate inquiry into the overhead powerline project, which would run through farms. ABC News · May 1, 2023
Stawell loses three GPs in two months amid rural doctor shortage, contract dispute A Victorian MP calls on the state government to intervene in contract negotiations between Grampians Health and a Stawell GP whose resignation has devastated residents. ABC News · Feb 8, 2023
West Lothian's old folk have a champion in Anne! Councillor Anne McMillan is West Lothian’s Older Person’s Champion Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022
Superfans travel from across the world to get hands on limited edition Emmerdale 50th memorabilia The soap is celebrating 50 years on the air Leeds Live · Oct 16, 2022
Charity offers support to School Bank School Bank West Lothian receives £200 raised by members of the 50+ Network through “coin jar” donations Daily Record · Sep 19, 2022
Mildura Airport says instrument landing system will be used only a handful of times per year Mildura Airport bosses have revealed a new multi-million-dollar navigation system will only be used a few times per year outside of training purposes for local flight schools. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
Mysterious pink glow in sky over Australian town revealed to be from local cannabis facility ‘Bizarre’ pink lights seen in the sky above Victorian town of Mildura were not an alien invasion after all The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2022
New base for older people's charity The West Lothian 50+ Network marked a new milestone at the official opening of its new Members’ Hub. Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022
AAP · May 26, 2022 Nationals urged to recognise wider views Darren Chester will take on Barnaby Joyce for the Nationals leadership, saying the views of some party colleagues had impacted the election result.
The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022 ‘Time for change’: Darren Chester confirms he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership Former veterans affairs minister says ‘it’s important we listen to the message we received over the weekend from the Australian people’
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 Rural Victorian sports club fears it is ‘being used’ by Coalition for political gain Nhill club, which was denied funding during 2019 ‘sports rorts’, now given $1.6m election promise by Nationals MP
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Country doctor shortages are taking a toll on people's health. Mallee candidates share their healthcare plans People in western Victoria are being diagnosed with serious illnesses later, and sometimes too late to save their lives, the Rural Doctors Association says. Here is what Mallee candidates say they will do to improve healthcare in the region.
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2022 ‘Politics should steer clear’: rainbow flag set to fly over Wimmera Four of five councillors vote to fly pride flag on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia
ABC News · Mar 24, 2022 ABC and SBS partnerships, tax breaks among recommendations to ensure regional newspapers' future A federal parliamentary committee suggests grants, tax breaks, and ABC-SBS partnerships will help regional newspapers remain sustainable amid rising costs and a loss of journalists.
AAP · Mar 23, 2022 Regional newspapers need support: inquiry A federal parliamentary committee has called for greater support for regional newspapers and research into their short and long term viability.