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Tension builds over three-cornered contest in Nicholls electorate, despite vast Nationals margin

Nicholls is held by the Nationals with a spacious 20 per cent margin. But the combination of a retiring MP and a prominent independent candidate could mean the end of the Coalition's stronghold on the seat.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

Carrier pigeons sending mobile black spot message to Canberra ahead of federal election

Carrier pigeons are dispatched en masse from a mobile black spot in rural Victoria to demonstrate its poor telecommunications coverage as businesses remain without eftpos capabilities.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

Shepparton illuminates city with its tourism industry shaping itself as a must-see destination

Shepparton new festival at the weekend, Illuminate Shepparton, sparkled on debut and it's hoped the return of visitors will see the city become a key tourist destination.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2022