Albury Wodonga, Goulburn Murray and north east
Brumby defends health service after ectopic pregnancy death
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Premier John Brumby has defended the state's health funding after a woman died because she did not have surgery in time.
December temperatures below normal in Goulburn Murray
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The Bureau of Meteorology says conditions in the Goulburn Murray region last month were surprising, with average maximum and minimum temperatures below normal.
Deadline extended for racing report submissions
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The deadline for submissions on a report that proposes less horse race meetings in north-east Victoria has been extended to next month.
Union demands DPI talks over research centre relocation
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A union is demanding the head of the Victorian Department of Primary Industries visit staff at Eildon to hear their concerns about a planned relocation.
Police investigate sexual assault on teenager
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Police are investigating a sexual assault on a teenager in the Goulburn Valley this week.
Thornton, Burlinson to join Snowy reunion
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The two major stars from the Australian movie, The Man From Snowy River, will join celebrations in Victoria's high country this weekend.
Vic coroner investigates ectopic pregnancy death
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The Victorian coroner is investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman near Cobram from an ectopic pregnancy.
Family celebrates McDonald's Test debut
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The family of Albury-Wodonga cricketer Andrew McDonald says they are proud of his debut performance in the Australian team.
Man dead after finding bee in drink
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Police believe a man found dead at a holiday resort near Albury died from a bee sting.
DPI prepares for hopper hatchings
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The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will consider a combination of ground and aerial spraying of insecticide in an effort to control a new generation of young locusts in Victoria's central-north.
Class action launched over 2003 Alpine fires
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Landowners affected by the 2003 Alpine bushfires have launched the beginnings of a class action against the Victorian Government.
Police call for anti-hoon legislation for boats
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The water police are calling for anti-hoon legislation for boat owners as a victim of the Lake Eildon crash was buried.
Shepparton brothel to go ahead
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The Mayor of Shepparton says the council has to accept a controversial brothel development will go ahead in the north-east Victorian region.
Water police crackdown as boat accident victim buried
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Melbourne's water police have launched a boating crackdown as Casey Hardmon is buried following a boating crash at Lake Eildon eight days ago.
Opposition demands more help for Vic timber industry
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The Victorian Opposition is demanding the Government provide more financial assistance for the timber industry in the state's north.
Low demand, high production to cause wine glut
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Wine industry experts are forecasting a gloomy year ahead, with supply significantly outweighing demand.
Tony Zerbst takes Baker trophy in Murray Marathon
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Albury paddler, Tony Zerbst, says competing in the Murray Marathon never gets any easier despite his long involvement with the race.
Police appeal for witnesses after NYE violence
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Shepparton police are calling for witnesses to violent assaults that happened on New Year's Eve.
Teen in hospital after NYE stabbing
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A 17-year-old boy is in a stable condition after being stabbed at a New Years Eve party in northern Victoria.
Dairy giant may cut costs amid economic woes
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The United Dairy Farmers of Victoria says dairy giant Fonterra may cut farmgate milk prices.
Riverina Tourism captures domestic market
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Victorian Riverina businesses are being told they do not need to worry about a predicted slump in international visitors.
Boy critical after stabbing
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A 17 year old boy has been flown to a Melbourne hospital after being stabbed in the chest at a caravan park in Euroa, in Victoria's north-east.
Victoria moves to save iconic gum trees, timber groups fume
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The NSW Government is being urged to look downriver to see how to save the centuries-old red gums along the Murray.
Murray Marathon raises $430k
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The Red Cross says its Murray Marathon canoe race has been a big success with $430,000 raised for the charity.
River red gum protection measures planned
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The Victorian Government will create an extra four national parks along the Murray River to protect river red gums.
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