A leaked memo from a major mining giant has triggered fresh fears for two regional towns, with up to 17,000 jobs now at risk.

A new weather station at Mansfield in north-east Victoria could close a critical forecasting gap, offering residents more accurate data for the first time.

A group of Noosa residents have slammed the idea of a new Woolworths in Cooroy, saying it would pose a “major threat” to the ...