Bendigo parents will find out after the holidays if teachers will strike August 4.

Two dead after a car and truck collide on McIvor Highway at Heathcote

Plus - Public school teachers across regional Victoria will take strike action Thursday next week as part of a long-running dispute with the State Government.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Regional councils are urged to assess the safety of local cricket pitches

Experts say regular pitch checks and qualified groundskeepers are key as community ovals juggle cricket and footy use. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A police officer has been sacked after going out of his way to dodge a speeding fine

The officer falsely named his elderly grandfather See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

V/Line trains are still not running this morning!

Authorities say to avoid travel if you can. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

V/Line trains halted across Victoria due to Telstra outage

No rail services running network wide, limited replacement busses are available. Passengers are advised to avoid travel. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.