Tag: Stawell 3380
New technology aids gold hunt
Scientists have used new technology to look for potential gold deposits across western and northern Victoria.[MORE]
Cameras aim to catch firewood thieves
Authorities are trying to catch people who have been illegally taking firewood from a Wimmera nature reserve.[MORE]
Public urged to air DPI cuts opposition
The National party wants the public to support a push for the reversal of plans to cut jobs and facilities from Victoria's Department of Primary Industries (DPI).[MORE]
Community fears research station closure impact
The Victorian Government will meet staff today at a Mallee research station and community members at Walpeup, after a decision to close the centre in a restructure.[MORE]
Union urges halt to DPI restructure
Union officials are calling on the Premier to intervene in plans to restructure Victoria's Department of Primary Industries (DPI).[MORE]
Stawell Mayor up-beat despite job cuts
The Mayor of the Northern Grampians Shire, Bryan Small, is confident the Western Victorian town of Stawell will bounce back from recent job cuts.[MORE]
Govt defends DPI jobs shake-up
The Victorian Government says cuts to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are a response to wider changes in agriculture.[MORE]
Stawell tyre company goes bust
A tyre company at Stawell has closed, putting 34 people out of work.[MORE]
July delivers 'catch up' rain
The weather bureau is describing last month's rainfall across Victoria as a "catch up".[MORE]
State funds won't cut waiting lists: AMA
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says hospital waiting lists in the Wimmera-Mallee will not improve because of the latest Victorian Government funding.[MORE]
Two men charged over alleged 'dog chain' assault
Two Geelong men have been charged over the bashing of a man in Stawell on Saturday.[MORE]
North-west Vic records warm, dry June
The weather bureau says June was a dry and warm month in north-west Victoria.[MORE]
Police believe school fire deliberate
A fire police believe was deliberately lit destroyed a plastic slide at a western Victorian primary school last night.[MORE]
Man hurt in mine shaft fall
A man is in a stable condition in hospital after falling 10 metres down a mine shaft near Stawell.[MORE]
Police chief defends Stawell station
The Wimmera's police Superintendent says he is disappointed that problems at the Stawell police station are being highlighted again.[MORE]
Drug case 'tarnishes Allen's victory'
Athletics officials say the reputation of former Stawell Gift winner Nathan Allen has been tainted by his conviction for steroid importation.[MORE]
Stormwater catchment scheme back on track
A major stormwater catchment and management project in the Wimmera is back on track after two months of delays.[MORE]
Northern Grampians Shire backs community centre plan
Plans for a $2 million community centre at Stawell have won the support of the Northern Grampians Shire. [MORE]
Players back new format for inter-league carnival
The Wimmera Football League says its players are happy with a new format used for this year's inter-league carnival at Stawell.[MORE]
Driver accused of petrol theft
A man has been charged over a petrol 'drive-off' at Horsham early this morning.[MORE]
CFA battles Wimmera hay blaze
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) says a big hay blaze in the Wimmera is still burning.[MORE]
Council says planning permit investigation fair
The Northern Grampians Shire Council says a Victorian Government department gave it a fair hearing during an investigation into a contentious planning permit decision.[MORE]
Drought aid scheme remains under review
The Federal Government says will continue to provide Exceptional Circumstances support in the coming financial year, but the program remains under review.[MORE]
Pedestrian hurt in motorbike mishap
A pedestrian was taken to hospital last night after being knocked down by a motorbike in central Stawell.[MORE]
Worker crushed in mine accident
WorkSafe says a man involved in a mining accident in Stawell was crushed after a lever was accidentally activated, pinning him between a platform and the mine shaft's roof.[MORE]
