A man has fronted court on a fresh charge of negligent manslaughter over the death of 49-year-old Emma Bates in northern Victoria. John Torney, 40, appeared via video link in Shepparton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, after being charged by detectives from the Cobram Crime Investigation Unit last Friday. Cobram woman Emma Bates was found dead at her home in Victoria's …
In short: Thousands have taken to the streets across Australia rallying against gender-based violence. "We need to stop talking about women's safety and get on and tackle men's violence, that's the issue here," Ms Allan said. Brisbane men and women take to the streets Chants of "we won't take it anymore" and "no more violence, no more hate" rang through …
A not-for-profit road safety organisation is calling for the Victorian government to invest more in educating young people about safe driving. Key points: In 2022 the Victorian government defunded the Road Smart program which included a free driving lesson Road Safety Promotion Australia says a new program is needed to teach beginner drivers road safety and good driving behaviours Police …
The olive harvesters at Cobram Estate are working around the clock at Boort and Boundary Bend to bring in this year's crop. Key points: Cobram Estate will harvest olives from 6,000 hectares of land in Boort and Boundary Bend this season Twenty-five harvesting machines are working around the clock to get the job done Cobram Estate's joint chief executive says …