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Oct 5, 2026
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Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.
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Oct 1, 2026
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The region produces more than a quarter of the state’s vegetables, including snow peas, carrots and onions.
The Monitor hit the streets to ask locals.
2 min read
From rare orchids to unusual daisies, there’s a bunch of colourful flora to gaze upon this time of year.
3 min read
The union is in favour of clean energy projects, but wants guarantees they will lead to employment opportunities in the Latrobe Valley.
Oct 7, 2026
The Monitor hit the streets to check the temp.
Plus: Old banks and pub food.
Oct 6, 2026
White ant damage? That’ll be $200,000, thanks.
“Horticulture relies on a lot of backpackers and migrant workers entering the country."
The current owner purchased the property in 2012 with the vision of transforming it into an entertainment hub.
Due to an increasing amount of unplanned outages and high maintenance costs, the company will close the plant in mid-2028.
Plus: I been working in a coal mine.
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