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Coronavirus testing. Picture: NONI HYETT

BREAKINGVictoria has no active COVID-19 cases for the first time since February

Tara Cosoleto
2hrs ago

40kg of cannabis found in car at Ararat

40kg of cannabis found in car at Ararat

Cassandra Langley

Treasurer Tim Pallas says Victoria's budget is about repairing the hardship caused by coronavirus.

Victoria to unveil biggest ever budget

Benita Kolovos
2hrs ago

An officer has been charged with rape, sexual assault and sexual activity directed at another. Picture: FILE

Western region police officer charged with rape, sexual assault

Paid sick leave for casual workers to be introduced in trial

Paid sick leave for casual workers to be introduced in trial

WILD WEATHER: Victoria SES volunteers have received 385 calls for assistance in the past 24 hours from storm damage. Picture: FILE

Ararat SES responds to fallen trees and floods from storm damage

Taylor Padfield

ART IS BACK: Ararat Gallery TAMA administration officer Kylee Whiting and digitisation support officer Katy Mitchell. Picture: ARCC

Ararat Gallery TAMA reopens with new exhibition

Taylor Padfield

Coronavirus testing. Picture: NONI HYETT

BREAKINGVictoria has no active COVID-19 cases for the first time since February

Tara Cosoleto
2hrs ago

40kg of cannabis found in car at Ararat

40kg of cannabis found in car at Ararat

Cassandra Langley

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Coronavirus testing. Picture: NONI HYETT

BREAKINGVictoria has no active COVID-19 cases for the first time since February

2hrs ago

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

State's Christmas present as large family gatherings given green light

State's Christmas present as large family gatherings given green light

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Restrictions ease as visitors, masks, border rules announced

Restrictions ease as visitors, masks, border rules announced

Cassandra Langley

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Combine claim T20 Henry Gunstone cup for 2020 | Photos

Combine claim T20 Henry Gunstone cup for 2020 | Photos

Cassandra Langley

Former Roma captain and Italy attacker Francesco Totti struggled to recover from COVID-19.

Totti details 'long 15 days' COVID battle

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

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SPOOKY SEASON: Aradale Asylum is Australia's largest abandoned lunatic asylum. Picture: FILE

Aradale Asylum ghost tour goes virtual for Halloween

Taylor Padfield

Peter Mullan

WHAT'S ONSearing truth of My Name is Joe | Five star movie review

Keith Lofthouse

COMPELLING: Nick Nolte was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Affliction. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

WHAT'S ONA brooding, broiling film with a rotten tooth at the core | Review

Keith Lofthouse

Meet our pawesome pets of the Wimmera & Grampians 2020

Meet our pawesome pets of the Wimmera & Grampians 2020

Dawn Rasmussen

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Meet our pawesome pets of the Wimmera & Grampians 2020

Meet our pawesome pets of the Wimmera & Grampians 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

14 picturesque acres on the edge of town to make your life serene

14 picturesque acres on the edge of town to make your life serene

14 picturesque acres on the edge of town to make your life serene

14 picturesque acres on the edge of town to make your life serene

NEW LIFESTYLE: As more people work from home because of the pandemic, locational living preferences are extending beyond main cities, with traditional holiday locations expected to experience continuing demand.

The holiday is over, the investment kicks in

NEW LIFESTYLE: As more people work from home because of the pandemic, locational living preferences are extending beyond main cities, with traditional holiday locations expected to experience continuing demand.

The holiday is over, the investment kicks in

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

A professional and reliable property manager can take the weight off all your investment property dealings and concerns. Picture: Shutterstock.

Get the best results for your investment

Joanne Moffatt

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

HUMBLY ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF HIS MATES: Bob Smith with his World War II 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate.

Soldier who came of age amid battlefields in New Guinea

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

COMFORT BELOW: Nurses in the Second World War in the Underground Hospital in Mount Isa.

Did 79 soldiers die of cyanide?

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

SHOVELLING SNOW IN SYRIA: Members of the 2/3 Battalion clearing snow in 1942.

Tragic drowning of digger who fought the enemy in three countries

ART IS BACK: Ararat Gallery TAMA administration officer Kylee Whiting and digitisation support officer Katy Mitchell. Picture: ARCC

Ararat Gallery TAMA reopens with new exhibition

Taylor Padfield

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Lego Masters couple Tim and Dannii Jones have created a large Christmas Lego display for Ararat. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Lego Masters contestants are coming to Ararat for Christmas

Taylor Padfield

ART IS BACK: Ararat Gallery TAMA administration officer Kylee Whiting and digitisation support officer Katy Mitchell. Picture: ARCC

Ararat Gallery TAMA reopens with new exhibition

BUSINESS BOOM: Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Dr Tim Harrison and first-time business owner Zac Nunan. Picture: ARCC

Ararat small business boom to help drive post-COVID economy

Taylor Padfield

WARNIHNG: Thunderstorm asthma risk for November 11. Source: VIC HEALTH

UPDATEDThunderstorm asthma warning as storms, pollen count peak

Juanita Greville

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

READY TO ROCK: 3DGT Guitars owner Nathan Hughston holds a guitar he designed that was made with his 3D printing technology.

Want a custom-guitar? That can be 3D printed for you

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Watch as MP signs off another year of parliament with unique version of 'Hallelujah'

Watch as MP signs off another year of parliament with unique version of 'Hallelujah'

Claire Sadler

ROLE MODEL: Cri-tech Plumbing Services's Shona McGuigan with three-week-old daughter Poppy after receiving Victoria's Apprentice of the Year. Picture: Mark Witte

Shona paves the way for more female plumbers at work

Jackson Graham

DIFFERENT SHADES: Something For Kate have returned with their first new album since 2012's Leave Your Soul To Science. Picture: Daniel Boud

Something For Kate emerge out of the dark ages

Josh Leeson

SCENIC LOOKOUT: Grampians Peaks Walking Company owner Adrian Manikas taking a photo. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Grampians attractions receive funding boost in Victorian budget

Cassandra Langley

The current works at Dobie have been halted as protesters again fight the project in court.

YOUR SAY | We need to see the wood from the trees on controversial highway project

David Leviston

PLAN: Access to rivers would change. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

HAVE YOUR SAY'Allowing camping in licensed water frontages makes no sense' | Comment

David Jochinke, VFF President

ROUTINE: Cassandra Langley getting back into the school drop-off routine as the students returned to face-to-face learning in term four. Picture: NATALIE COFFEY

OPINIONHave you forgotten what normal looks like as students return to school? | Opinion

Cassandra Langley

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Masks are no longer needed outdoors in Victoria unless people are unable to safely distance.

Victoria reaches no active cases milestone

1hr ago

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Stuart Robert is promising Australians with disability clearer time frames for NDIS decisions.

Disability scheme changes planned for 2021

17m ago

Wagga gynaecologist and obstetrician Nita Dhupar has been ordered to pay a woman more than $408,000 after she fell pregnant and gave birth after contraceptive surgery. Picture: Shutterstock

Child's birth after 'failed' sterilisation results in court payout

19m ago

Tasmania's government is drafting legislation to allow for judge-only trials in the Supreme Court.

Tasmania looks to judge-only court trials

23m ago

Labor leader Anthony Albanese says party members will have input at an online national conference.

Labor faithful set path to next election

Paul Osborne
47m ago

Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young is briefing the state government on border controls.

Qld govt to reopen border to NSW, Vic

Marty Silk
51m ago

SWARM OF ROBOTS: Small driverless tractors like these Swarmbots are expected to become a common sight on Australian farms.

Farm robots may cause some serious problems warn researchers

1hr ago

ACT NOW: The 2024 deadline for the Murray-Darling Basin plan is not achievable and change must start now, says Richard Anderson

Basin deadline not achievable, changes need to start now: VFF

FUTURE OF WINE: University of Tasmania senior lecturer in climatology Dr Rebecca Harris says mean growing season temperature for Victoria winegrowers could rise by 4 degrees by 2100.

Yarra Valley temperature could mirror Swan Hill by 2100: report

Bryce Eishold

Australia would be well-placed to measure and report against global sustainability standards, according to John Harvey, AgriFutures Australia managing director.

Mature approach to global sustainability benchmarking is vital to competitiveness

John Harvey, AgriFutures Australia managing director

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Clancy Overell and Errol Parker of Australia's oldest newspaper, The Betoota Advocate. Picture: Supplied

Behind the scenes at Betoota: meet the men bringing you the news you need

Karen Hardy

Don't be a drip: how to be water wise in your garden

Don't be a drip: how to be water wise in your garden