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SOLID IDEA: The standard for Livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing pens was developed by Standards Australia following public consultation during 2020 and input from a representative supply chain and community steering committee.

Ramp standard meets need safety, welfare needs

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Olivia Papst enjoys the carousel.

Lively start to Kannamaroo Festival on Saturday | PHOTOS

The Grattan Institute argues the aged care sector needs $7 billion in additional funding each year to fix the broken system. Picture: Shutterstock

Aged care sector needs $7 billion more each year: report

Sarah Mills, Amity Perovic, Ashleigh Sorrell and Mardi Isbel at Horsham's Carols by Candlelight (2012).

Throwback Gallery: Horsham's Carols by Candlelight

Workplace Gender Equality Agency director Libby Lyons.

'Incumbent on everybody' to ensure women not sidelined in move to COVID normal

Lennox Hawker is pleased with his choice.

Jung Market makes a bustling return | PHOTOS

Ramp standard meets need safety, welfare needs

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Planning permit approved for $4.85m project

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EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

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Fire crews contain grass fire near St Arnaud

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OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

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Strong cold front on the way for Wimmera

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An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

COVID-19 eliminated in Victoria? Official benchmark now reached

COVID-19 eliminated in Victoria? Official benchmark now reached

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

SEE YA LATER: Noradjuha-Toolondo's Tony Caccaviello celebrates one of his five wickets against Jung Tigers earlier this season. Picture: RICHARD CRABTREE

Bullants boost premiership credentials with tense victory

Matt Currill

READY TO ROLL: Kalkee's three new signings. Picture: RICHARD CRABTREE

Kalkee secure three big signings ahead of 2021 HDFNL season

Richard Crabtree

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

AFL Wimmera-Mallee's Jason Muldoon. Picture: PETER PICKERING

'They deserve a chance to play': empathy key for Kaniva-Leeor move

Richard Crabtree

CONCERNS: Swifts president Ian 'Daffy' O'Donnell and Natimuk United's Greg Radford.

'Travel is the biggest concern': presidents discuss Kaniva-Leeor move

Richard Crabtree

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

GRASS FIRE WARNING: Laharum Captain Luke Dumesny, left, with other members of the Grampians Group CFA in 2019.

Warracknabeal, Rainbow Fire Danger Period to start Monday

GRASS FIRE WARNING: Laharum Captain Luke Dumesny, left, with other members of the Grampians Group CFA in 2019.

Warracknabeal, Rainbow Fire Danger Period to start Monday

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WHAT A SIGHT: The completed silo art at Goroke. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Goroke's new silo art

Matt Currill

COMPELLING: Nick Nolte was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Affliction. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

WHAT'S ONA brooding, broiling film with a rotten tooth at the core | Review

Keith Lofthouse

ON YOUR BIKE: There are many trails to explore in the Grampians. Picture: SUPPLIED

OPINIONEmbrace the freedom you've sacrificed for and help rebuild business

Grampians Tourism

WHAT A SIGHT: The completed silo art at Goroke. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Goroke's new silo art

PUTTING THE HALL ASIDE: ACT Natimuk's Tracey Skinner will help deliver the 2020 Goatfest online this Saturday. Picture: ALEXANDER DARLING

Goatfest soldiers on without hall

Alexander Darling

FUN AND GAMES: Sophie Hole, 5, Ballarat, tries to win a prize by playing one of the sideshow games at the Horsham Show. Picture: ERIN WITMITZ

WHAT'S ONIt's showtime! Horsham virtual show on now

Cassandra Langley

Excellence of any kind always starts with character

Excellence of any kind always starts with character

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Welcome the new year with a splash | Out & About summer 2020/21

Welcome the new year with a splash | Out & About summer 2020/21

Special publication

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Excellence of any kind always starts with character

Excellence of any kind always starts with character

Meet our pawesome pets of the Wimmera & Grampians 2020

Meet our pawesome pets of the Wimmera & Grampians 2020

Dawn Rasmussen

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

Joanne Crawford

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

PODCAST HIT: Murtoa residents Laura Delahunty and TJ Kerrins started their own podcast Indecent Dols. Picture: TAYLOR PADFIELD

Meet the hosts behind Wimmera's hit comedy podcast

Taylor Padfield

NEW BEGINNINGS: Rosemary Nolan has opened Emporium Rose, an old wares store, in Apsley. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

A new 'quirky little old wares' shop has opened

Cassandra Langley

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

PODCAST HIT: Murtoa residents Laura Delahunty and TJ Kerrins started their own podcast Indecent Dols. Picture: TAYLOR PADFIELD

Meet the hosts behind Wimmera's hit comedy podcast

TIME TO TEST: Brian Nagorcka is encouraging men aged over 50 to get regular prostate cancer checks in the post-COVID-19 lockdown era.

A new Horsham nurse and prostate cancer plea - over 50, get checked

Juanita Greville

WARNING: Asthma warning for Wednesday, November 11. SOURCE: Vic Health

UPDATEDThunderstorm asthma warning as storms, pollen count peak

Juanita Greville

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

Video: John Paul Young stars alongside shedders

Video: John Paul Young stars alongside shedders

Nicholas Nakos

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

These stories are not just about the women who dare speak out. They are about the men who fail to do the same. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONParliament's male-dominated culture has let men off the hook for too long

Virginia Haussegger

As Victoria's COVID-free streak continues, it's probably time to reconsider mask rules

OPINIONAs Victoria's COVID-free streak continues, it's probably time to reconsider mask rules

Lara Herrero and Eugene Madzokere

Grampians Tourism and NAIDOC Week | Local Leader

Grampians Tourism and NAIDOC Week | Local Leader

Marc Sleeman, Chief Executive Grampians Tourism

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Babyteeth star Eliza Scanlen poses with the award for Best Lead Actress at the 2020 AACTA's.

Blanchett show Stateless cleans up AACTAs

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Martin Bryant

Film about mass murderer Martin Bryant in production

A woman has been killed in a Sydney home in what is believed to be a domestic violence death.

Man arrested over Sydney woman's death

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WOW: Local photographer Matt Jeffrey's picture of a light posse of fireflies in the northern Shoalhaven.

SUBSCRIBERSee fireflies in action in these amazing photos

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Troops who served in Afghanistan might not have their citations revoked, Scott Morrison says.

Afghan veterans could keep unit citations

Daniel McCulloch

Three people were found injured - one critically - at a property in southeast Melbourne.

Woman dies, child injured in Vic assault

Greg Hunt says passing 10 million coronavirus tests is a significant national achievement.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The jury in the rape trial of NRL star Jack de Belin has been unable to reach a verdict.

Hung jury in Jack De Belin's rape trial

Greta Stonehouse

FUTURE INVESTMENT: Field Applied Research Australia Yielding Crops project leader Nick Poole and extension coordinator Jon Midwood will present at a field day next week. Photo by Dean Allen-Craig.

Boosting barley productivity

INVESTIAGTION: The calves died at Darnum, in Gippsland. File photo.

Forty calves die at Gippsland farm as police investigate cause

Bryce Eishold

CAUGHT OUT: The driver of the tractor had a disqualified licence.

Tractor impounded northwest of Bendigo

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat

FESTIVE FAIR: Whether it's meat, eggs or fish, support those who support higher animal welfare.

This year, have a very merry higher welfare holiday season

RSPCA