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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Duk to play at Wangaratta school formal afterparty after student's 'lovely' cold call email

ABC

Kai McPhan never expected a response when he emailed DJ duo Peking Duk, asking them to play his school formal afterparty. Wangaratta local Kai McPhan's message to Peking Duk It was a shot in the dark, but a seemingly successful one. 'Let's do it' Reuben Styles and Adam Hyde are Peking Duk, an ARIA Award-winning duo with a swag of …

Instagram Email Kai Peking Duk Peking Duk Wangaratta

3 months, 1 week ago

Historic World War II aircraft hidden in plain sight at regional airfields

ABC

It is hard to comprehend just how quick a World War II fighter plane is until it roars over you at just above tree-top level. Where to look: Aldinga – CAC Boomerang, Nanchang trainer – CAC Boomerang, Nanchang trainer Caboolture – CAC Wirraway, T-28B Trojan – CAC Wirraway, T-28B Trojan Cressy – De Haviland Tiger Moth – De Haviland Tiger …

War Aircraft Tiger Report Victoria Dion Supplied

4 months, 2 weeks ago

We're Adding Four Victorian Artists to this Massive All-Ages Tour!

ABC

Wanna play at a Victorian regional All-Ages tour? Stopping in four Victorian towns, this run of regional shows are spotlighting some of Australia’s most quality acts. Literally all you’ve gotta do is make sure you’ve got music uploaded to the triple j Unearthed website before the comp closing date, check out the The Push All-Ages tour terms and conditions and …

Young Young People Victorian Unearthed

10 months ago

Women launch local government campaigns on International Women's Day

ABC

In short: Eleven women have announced they are campaigning for local government positions in male-dominated councils. At the last local government elections in 2020, Victoria set a new national record for female representation with women making up 43.8 per cent of elected councillors. The government and international relations student, young mother, and volunteer joins a wider statewide movement aiming to …

Women Local Local Government Council Run Victoria Victorian

1 year, 1 month ago

Uncertain future for Eldorado's Folk, Rhythm and Life music festival amid summer weather concerns

ABC

The future of Eldorado's Folk, Rhythm and Life festival remains uncertain after Wangaratta Council refused to endorse the event. Key points: The future of a popular regional music festival hangs in the balance due to emergency planning concerns Wangaratta councillors have voted against granting an event permit, based on advice from local police and fire authorities However, the festival organisers …

Festival Music Emergency Life Council Folk Rhythm

1 year, 8 months ago

Rental affordability decreases 44 per cent across Melbourne, Anglicare Victoria analysis reveals

ABC

Stacey Knowles felt like she had won the lottery when she secured a rental property for her rapidly growing family. Key points: Anglicare Victoria conducted its annual analysis of rental properties listed on one weekend in March Affordable rentals in Melbourne and regional Victoria decreased by 44 and 40 per cent respectively in one year Just 17 of 48 regional …

Properties Minimum Wage Income Cent Melbourne Victoria Rental

1 year, 8 months ago

Wangaratta man released on bail following fatal family car crash on Easter Sunday

ABC

A Wangaratta man charged with culpable driving causing the death of his cousin has been released on bail. Key points: Rory Teiffel, 23, is charged over a crash that killed his cousin, left another cousin injured, and his younger brother fighting for life Police tell the Benalla Magistrates Court Mr Teiffel has a history of speeding offences He has been …

Court Bail Brother Cousin Wangaratta Rory Teiffel Benalla Magistrates Court

2 years, 7 months ago

Victorian doctors call for better abortion access, with US set to overturn Roe v Wade

ABC

"My heart sank," Amanda Kelly said. Key points: The US Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v Wade, which grants Americans the constitutional right to an abortion Victorian doctors are warning Australia should seek to increase abortion access They say access to the medical procedure is inequitable across the state, with patients in the regions facing more barriers The …

Health Medical Abortion Medicare Access Doctors Victoria

2 years, 9 months ago

Chasing autumn colours along Australia’s Great Alpine Road

Live Mint

My childhood friend Yazad, who often accompanied me on road trips in India, now lives in Melbourne. He told me that if it was colours that I was after then it is to the Great Alpine Road in the North East of Victoria that I should go. Enterprising winemakers have been taking advantage of the conditions in and around Rutherglen …

Australia Road Melbourne Bright Rutherglen Mt Hotham

2 years, 9 months ago

Winter warning as regional Victorian hospitals declare 'Code Yellow' emergencies

ABC

Regional hospitals are continuing to strain under huge demand, with two north-east Victorian health services this week declaring an internal emergency. Key points: Multiple regional hospitals have called internal emergencies amid an influx of patients Border health service will adopt Code Yellow procedures to cope over winter Regional medical staff have called for funding to create infrastructure that can keep …

Health Emergency Hospitals Service Regional Victorian Wodonga

2 years, 11 months ago

Regional cricket clubs call retirees amid struggle to field sides as COVID spreads

ABC

Regional Victorian cricket associations are discussing whether or not to proceed with this weekend's round, as growing COVID-19 case numbers leave clubs struggling to field teams. Key points: The Bendigo District Cricket Association will not play this weekend, as it discusses whether to resume the competition in coming weeks Clubs across regional Victoria say they are struggling to fill sides …

Cricket Teams Play Covid Clubs Field Association

3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records six local COVID-19 cases as statewide lockdown begins

ABC

Health Minister Martin Foley has warned the state is in a "precarious position" after it recorded six new locally acquired cases, including one in a student at a specialist school in Melbourne's west. Key points: Victoria has recorded six new locally acquired COVID-19 cases which are linked but were not quarantined while infectious Two Virgin flights in and out of …

Health Support School Positive Cases College Melbourne

4 years, 1 month ago

Show Us Ya Yard Art showcases the creativity of iso-gardeners across Victoria

ABC

From giant horses and poppet heads to dragons, rock walls, and minion-shaped haybales, regional Victorians are sharing their creativity in a statewide competition called Show Us Ya Yard Art. Key points: Statewide competition Show Us Ya Yard Art shines a light on garden art Judges Costa Georgiadis, Stephen Ryan, and Nancy Morgan were blown away by the quality The pandemic …

Art Best Victoria Mcdonald Garden Yard Art John Cox

5 years ago

These are Australia's most and least friendly neighbourhoods

ABC

Sing it now: "Neeeeeeiiiiighbours… everybody needs good neighbours." The Australia Talks National Survey asked respondents to rate the statement "I know many of my neighbours by name" with answers ranging from "Strongly disagree", to "Neutral" to "Strongly agree". Indi in Victoria's north-east and adjoins the New South Wales border and had fewer "Disagree", "Strongly disagree" and '"Neutral" answers than other …

Community Melbourne Victoria Nsw Indi Neighbours Wodonga

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