Car fire closes Barwon Heads Bridge, causing delays
A vehicle fire forced the closure of the Barwon Heads Bridge, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
A vehicle fire forced the closure of the Barwon Heads Bridge, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
The Albanese government faces criticism over claims its tobacco tax will fund health measures. Experts call it a misleading 'puff piece' that ignores the true cost of smoking. Read the full analysis.
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Geelong businessman Ron Nelson announces Liberal candidacy for South Barwon, criticising the current Labor MP. Read his plans for the electorate.
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A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
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AFL Barwon makes history by appointing Kate Patterson as its first-ever chief executive, marking a new era for the region's football and netball community.
Barwon Valley School and Oberon High School principals retire, marking the end of a combined 75 years in education. Read about their legacies and the search for successors.
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