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TWO south-west MPs have been given new portfolios following last week’s Liberal Party spill that saw Matthew Guy take over as opposition leader from Michael O’Brien.

WITH spring now here, many households will start using their heating devices less at home, but the CFA is urging the community not to become complacent with fire safety.

RESIDENTS of aged-care facilities have felt the full toll of Victoria’s restrictions, unable to see their loved ones because of visitor restrictions, but it isn’t all doom and gloom within the facilities.

TOMORROW will mark the 20th anniversary of the collapse of Ansett Australia – the major Australian airline group that operated domestically and internationally for 65 years.

STUDENTS from South Australia boarding at The Hamilton and Alexandra College (THAC) have had to deal with the logistics of restrictions and border crossings for over a year, but the process appears finally to be settling into more concrete arrangements.

GYMS have again been left in the dark, unable to open and not knowing when they will be able to do so, with the State Government not re-opening fitness facilities with the lifting of lockdown.

REGIONAL Victoria’s restrictions eased on Thursday night, but the hospitality industry remains with its hands tied, only able to seat 10 people indoors.

STUDENTS at St Joseph’s Primary School Coleraine have been recognised for their commitment to plastic recycling.

QUESTIONS about the preparedness of CFA brigades for the upcoming fire season have been raised by some volunteers as lockdowns continue to affect training levels across Victoria.

REGIONAL Victoria’s hospitality businesses could receive a reprieve with a possible trial period allowing their doors to open to double vaccinated clients being considered.

SARAH Byron and her 12-year-old son, Seamus are jumping on their bikes to raise money and awareness for Crohn’s disease and colitis as part of the Live Fearless Challenge.

THE influx of people moving into the region due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to working and learning from home means governments need to rethink their infrastructure needs, according to the latest plan from Australia’s peak infrastructure body.