A human skull has been confirmed as the remains of Aaron Oakley. Read More
Police say tests have confirmed human remains found in at Lake Hindmarsh in February belong to a man from Rainbow who went missing in the area last year.
Aaron Oakley, 38, went missing in July last year after failing to return from a kayaking trip on the lake.
Local workmen on a property located the skull in a paddock around 800 metres from the lake's edge and police assumed that an animal dragged it from the water.
The skull was sent to a coroner's court in Melbourne and test results confirmed police suspicions.
30/03/2012 14:56
Aaron Oakley, 38, went missing in July last year after failing to return from a kayaking trip on the lake.
Local workmen on a property located the skull in a paddock around 800 metres from the lake's edge and police assumed that an animal dragged it from the water.
The skull was sent to a coroner's court in Melbourne and test results confirmed police suspicions.
30/03/2012 14:56
The NBN will come to Horsham within the next three years. Read More
The company behind the National Broadband Network has revealed Horsham will be part of the largest stage of the NBN rollout to date.
The plans mean construction of the NBN fibre network will be completed or underway in a third of the country over the next three years.
Chief Executive of NBN Co, Mike Quigley, says the plans are a major step forward.
"The Australian public will get value for money from the NBN, because the network will pay for itself," he said.
"The government is making an investment, and the Australian tax payer will get a return on that."
29/03/2012 17:21
The plans mean construction of the NBN fibre network will be completed or underway in a third of the country over the next three years.
Chief Executive of NBN Co, Mike Quigley, says the plans are a major step forward.
"The Australian public will get value for money from the NBN, because the network will pay for itself," he said.
"The government is making an investment, and the Australian tax payer will get a return on that."
29/03/2012 17:21
Roadworks at Wail will continue over Easter. Read More
Roadworks at the Wail overpass on the Western Highway will continue over the Easter break, with VicRoads asking locals to be patient.
Traffic will remain reduced to one lane over a section of the higway during the works... and the project is expected to be completed by the end of June.
VicRoads Regional Director for Western Victoria Ewen Nevitt wants drivers to be cautious.
"With the highway restricted to one lane and under a reduced speed zone, we're asking motorists to just plan ahead and add it to their travel plans," he said.
29/03/2012 17:05
Traffic will remain reduced to one lane over a section of the higway during the works... and the project is expected to be completed by the end of June.
VicRoads Regional Director for Western Victoria Ewen Nevitt wants drivers to be cautious.
"With the highway restricted to one lane and under a reduced speed zone, we're asking motorists to just plan ahead and add it to their travel plans," he said.
29/03/2012 17:05
Joel Joel farmers are hoping for government assistance to recover from flooding. Read More
Northern Grampians Shire Council will push for state and federal government assistance for farmers and community members affected by the Joel Joel flood in December.
Up to six inches of rain fell in the area north of Stawell late last year, causing an estimated $3 million worth of damage and loss.
Council Municipal Recovery Officer Greg Little says they will continue to lobby for support.
"We're not giving up hope and we think it's so justifiable that our local community be included; we'll keep pushing until they say no," he said.
29/03/2012 17:01
Up to six inches of rain fell in the area north of Stawell late last year, causing an estimated $3 million worth of damage and loss.
Council Municipal Recovery Officer Greg Little says they will continue to lobby for support.
"We're not giving up hope and we think it's so justifiable that our local community be included; we'll keep pushing until they say no," he said.
29/03/2012 17:01