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Rewild Launches Eco-Friendly ‘Bagnum’
Australia's own Rewild, renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability, has introduced its latest innovation: the eco-conscious bagnum. Continuing to minimise its environmental impact while providing consumers with convenient options, Rewild's bagnum comes as a fresh addition to the market, featuring popular varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz. Crafted by sustainability industry leader…
Cape Byron Distillery Launches ‘Free Spirited’ Non-Alcoholic Premixes
Cape Byron Distillery, the renowned B Corp certified producer from Byron Bay, has unveiled its Brookie's Free Spirited range—two delicious non-alcoholic premixes poised to shake up the beverage scene. Inspired by their award-winning spirits and infused with the essence of the Byron Bay rainforest, Free Spirited offers a world-class cocktail experience without the alcohol. Choose…
V/Line Fares Are Now the Same as Metro
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the implementation of a regional fare cap to make public transport fares fair for Victorians. The move is aimed at transforming the way people travel across the state and ensuring families living in rural and regional Victoria can access essential services and visit loved ones. Minister for Public Transport…
The Ky-West hotel before fire.
The Historic Ky-West Hotel Has Burnt Down
The historic Ky-West Hotel near Kyabram and Tongala has burnt down this week. The family-run pub, and popular meeting place for the district's Irish residents burnt down after a suspicious fire started before midnight on Monday 21 March. CFA firefighters battled the blaze for more than two hours into Tuesday morning before the fire was…
Shipping containers strewn across the Melbourne to Adelaide railway corridor following a derailment near Inverleigh, Victoria.
A Freight Train Has Derailed Near Inverleigh
A train has derailed near Inverleigh, Victoria on the Melbourne to Adelaide railway corridor west of Geelong. The incident occurred between Inverleigh and Gheringhap around 5:30am on Monday 14 November. Sixteen wagons derailed and are strewn across the tracks and the railway reserve. "There's at least 20 containers just everywhere and Inverleigh itself is pretty…
Two New Railway Stations Open in Bendigo
It's been 68 years since a train has stopped at the Victoria railway station of Huntly, but as of last weekend that has been reset. Two new stations, Huntly and Raywood, have opened near Bendigo, giving residents the chance to catch trains from their local community rather than travelling to Bendigo station. “This is a…
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