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Member for Western Victoria Joe McCracken claims corruption on Big Build sites has denied regional Victoria funding and projects.

McCracken says regions paying price for Big Build scandal

REGIONAL communities may have missed out on billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure because of alleged corruption and waste associated with Victoria’s Big Build program,

27 July, 2026

Skipton's Cate Connell searches for a teammate against Creswick last Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRIS GRAETZ

Emus stay in finals hunt as Roos rise and Crows respond

The new Early Learning Victoria Centre at Avoca Primary School is quickly taking shape.

Early Learning Centre on track for 2027 opening

The Ausalert system will be tested around 2pm today where mobile phones around the country will blast an emergency alarm for around ten seconds.

AusAlert testing today

General News

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett was at Ararat Neighbourhood House last week helping Jill Tierney and Carol Gale with their Rego Rebate applications.

Just five days to claim rego rebate

ARARAT and Pyrenees residents have just five days to claim a 20% rebate on their car registration. The state...

26 July, 2026

Local News

Council backs temporary facilities at Carranballac

PYRENEES Shire Council has agreed to provide $20,000 to support...

Beaufort News

B4B looks to the future

BEAUFORT’s chamber of commerce held its annual meeting recently electing...

Stawell News, Lexton News

$170m opportunity opens for regional firms

A $170 million local procurement commitment could put Western Renewables...

Sport

Stephen Ross is chaired off the ground after celebrating his 400th game for Natte Bealiba against Navarre last Saturday.

MCDFNL Football Review - Round 14

In round 14 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League, Talbot showed its premiership...

21 July, 2026

Navarre News, Avoca News, Lexton News, Natte Yalock News

MCDFNL Netball Review - Round 14

In round 14 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball...

Skipton News, Beaufort News, Snake Valley News, Waubra News

Emus soar to keep premiership defence alive

Skipton has returned from a two-week break in style, defeating fellow...