Natalie Anderson

CHESAPEAKE — Several charges filed against a former Chesapeake sheriff's deputy in connection to an alleged leak of sensitive jail footage were dropped in court Thursday, but one felony count will head to trial.

“Juneteenth” is an original song written by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Mark Carman. Norfolk State University student Nailah Norman will debut the song during Portsmouth’s Juneteenth celebrations June 19.

“Two long years of silence, then a sound / A joyous echo on this hallowed ground / The long awaited news, a sacred plea / Announcing all are finally, truly free.”

WIMMERA residents are being reminded to ensure the firewood they purchase this winter has been legally sourced, as authorities crack down on illegal timber harvesting right across the state.

AS the cost-of-living pressures continue to stretch household budgets, more Wimmera residents are turning to emergency food relief. Organisations such as the Christian Emergency Food Centre and the Centre for Participation had reported high levels of food insecurity and financial hardship throughout the region.

AFTER months of rehearsals, the students from Horsham College are preparing to transport audiences to the magical kingdom of Arendelle with their interpretation of Disney’s Frozen.

CHESAPEAKE — The Chesapeake Hospital Authority terminated Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO and President Reese Jackson without cause and agreed

PORTSMOUTH — City leaders are implementing a new tax on blighted and run-down buildings and establishing new paid parking as part of broader efforts to revitalize the city.

REGIONAL NDIS participants could be among the hardest hit by proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to Wimmera disability advocates who fear the changes may create additional barriers to essential support.

EXPLORING opportunities beyond the classroom was the focus of the Western Victoria Careers Expo, which brought together students, employers, and training providers to discuss future pathways.