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03/10/2025

: Two women have been found dead in Nelse, north-east of Falls Creek in Victoria's alpine region.

Police say at this stage the deaths do not appear to be suspicious.

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Police have confirmed they have located two women dead at Nelse, near Falls Creek in Victoria's alpine area.

02/10/2025

Warning: This story contains discussion of self-harm and su***de.

An increase in mental health and drug-related emergencies puts strain on Bendigo hospital's emergency department, prompting calls for a dedicated treatment hub.

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An increase in mental health and drug-related emergencies puts strain on Bendigo hospital's emergency department, prompting calls for a dedicated treatment hub.

02/10/2025

New data obtained by the ABC under Freedom of Information laws show the majority of claims for compensation by drivers encountering hazards on Victorian roads are being rejected.

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New data obtained by the ABC under Freedom of Information laws show the majority of claims for compensation by drivers encountering hazards on Victorian roads are being rejected.

02/10/2025

The world number one Australian Diamonds are in Bendigo! 🥳

They’ll face South Africa’s Proteas in the opening Test of a three-match series at Red Energy Arena this Saturday night at 7:30 pm 🏐🏐

Vice-captain Kate Moloney says bringing elite netball to regional cities is a huge boost.

“It’s so exciting to think that... right here in Bendigo there is a Victorian Netball League team… the more we can get netball out in the regions, the more we can grow our sport, grow our support, the better I think it’s going to be.”

📍 Bendigo | Saturday 7:30 pm
🏐 Diamonds vs Proteas

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02/10/2025

Severe weather can strike at any time; thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding can all cause serious damage.

It’s not just about last-minute actions, now’s the time to check your roof, clear gutters, and review your insurance.

Know what you will do if disaster strikes.

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Having a plan will keep you safe and help avoid damage to your home and property.

30/09/2025

Former US Neo-Nazi leader Jeff Schoep urges the Australian media not to publicise the actions of Neo-Nazis, after attending protests to gain insights into extremism in Victoria.

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Former US Neo-Nazi leader Jeff Schoep urges the Australian media not to publicise the actions of Neo-Nazis, after attending protests to gain insights into extremism in Victoria.

28/09/2025

A new mosque in the country Victorian town of Bendigo is being welcomed by community leaders there as a powerful symbol of inclusion and respect. But ten years ago, it was a very different story.

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It's been a decade in the making, but one of Australia's most controversial mosques is about to finally open its doors.

28/09/2025

Forget about being crammed on a suburban train, the real romance of rail is found through luxury long-distance inland trips or journeys back in time.

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Forget about being crammed on a suburban train, the real romance of rail is found through luxury long-distance inland trips or journeys back in time.

25/09/2025

Named for a legendary Aussie Rules family, the Barassi Line is notoriously hard to shift.

Historian and academic Ian Turner coined the term during a Ron Barassi Memorial Lecture in 1978.

Deakin University sport management senior lecturer Hunter Fujak has plotted more than 2,500 community football clubs on a map of Australia to determine where the line is today.

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Initially laughed off, these pioneers from Victoria were determined to challenge Australia's sporting status quo, and their legacy continues today.

25/09/2025

A small town on the Murray River is hosting a prestigious World Bowls competition this week.

An influx of people for bowls events is delivering a significant economic boost to the 1,500-person town of Barham on the NSW–Victoria border.

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25/09/2025

A regional football and netball club president has threatened legal action against AFL Victoria for knocking back the club's request to switch to a different league.

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The Victorian club wants to move into a different league because several clubs in the Ballarat league, including Darley, Sunbury and Melton, are much closer to Gisborne.

25/09/2025

Victoria's crime rate has soared to the highest levels on record, driven by a spike in thefts across the state.

The latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) show continued growth in both criminal incidents and recorded offences in Victoria since the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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The latest figures from Victoria's Crime Statistics Agency show the highest number of criminal incidents in at least two decades.