Peter Sanders

Jade Benham has claimed the seat of Mildura over incumbent independent member Ali Cupper, but says it will be challenging to deliver on her election promises from opposition.

New South Wales’ election promises to introduce cashless pokies wins the praise of a Victorian academic, who says the approach may prevent problem gambling and crime, and wants it introduced in his home state.

A social and affordable housing taskforce will be established in the Mildura local government area as about 700 people wait for social housing.

A 36-year-old man is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Horsham this morning.

As tourists return for what should be busy Easter season on the Murray River, health authorities are reminding people of the remaining risks from mosquitoes.

A woman living with Parkinson’s hopes new research will help discover the genetic causes of the disease and a possible cure.

Police have swarmed on four regional Victorian properties during a series of coordinated searches that uncovered an alleged trafficable number of illegal guns.

Two women say poor rental records after fleeing violent homes, skyrocketing rental prices and a general “stigma” are preventing them from starting a new life in regional New South Wales.

These high-octane thrillseekers know how to safely get a fix for their need for speed and want those taking a more dangerous route to get off the road and onto a racetrack.

Many regional councils are still waiting for the expert and government reviews required to make repairs, but the frequency of disasters means no-one is available to see them through.