2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (518+ words) It seems hard to believe these days, but impressionists such as Claude Monet were once reviled by critics and their paintings were impossible to sell. But one art dealer, Paul Durand-Ruel, championed the likes of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro for…...

17+ hour, 15+ min ago  (643+ words) The British Empire Medal has been awarded to a former secretary of the Rochester Football Club, Mr Jack Green, in the Victorian Queen's Birthday honours list. Mr Green, who now resides in Ringwood, became known as one of the best…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (332+ words) The Jerilderie community came together last Wednesday to recognise and thank the dedicated first responders who work tirelessly to keep local residents safe. Representatives from the Rural Fire Service, Fire + Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police and the SES joined…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (241+ words) The Victorian Farmers Federation has officially unveiled a suite of new leadership appointments, with Jason Mellings as grains president, Dusty Pascoe as grains vice-president, and Avril Hogan as special skills director. The VFF said the appointments brought together a wealth…...

3+ day, 17+ min ago  (324+ words) Nearly $100 million will be spent on roads, buildings, parks and community facilities after Greater Bendigo City Council adopted its $280 million 2026-27 budget. Among the projects funded are a new play space in Elmore and upgrades to facilities in Golden Square, Strathfieldsaye…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (262+ words) The Conservation Regulator is urging Victorians to report suspicious firewood vendors to help protect Victoria's native vegetation. Each year around 9000 trees are illegally removed across Victoria, with much of the timber being sold to unsuspecting buyers. The land cleared by…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (199+ words) To mark Men's Health Week, Cancer Council Victoria is urging men to take steps to reduce their risk of cancer and undergo important health checks. Men are 20 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than women, a risk…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (214+ words) Rochester residents braved the winter chill to help rejuvenate the Campaspe River walking tracks during Rochester Business Network's Love Our River Day. Participants gathered along the river to replace outdated signage, clean up walking tracks and enjoy family-friendly activities. Rochester…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (146+ words) Agriculture Victoria has appointed a dedicated officer to help horticulture and pollination-dependent businesses adapt to the ongoing challenges posed by varroa mite. James Rowe joins as horticulture sector officer, bringing experience across the apiary, broad-acre and horticulture sectors. He previously…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (444+ words) There's a moment in most industries when you notice the generational tide beginning to turn, when the next wave of leaders steps forward, not just to fill seats, but to actively reshape what those seats look like. For the Victorian…...