The Sunraysia Football Netball League in regional Victoria is implementing 'My Concussion Passport,' an online platform to enhance concussion management. The system provides athletes with a portable concussion record and uses a traffic light status, aiming to improve communication and accountability across multiple sports and school systems.
Three pet dogs died suddenly in Echuca, Victoria, after allegedly being baited at a popular walking spot near the Echuca Harness Racing Club. The RSPCA is investigating the incident, which has left the owners devastated and prompted the club to cordon off the area.
An Australian pensioner, Peter Stevenson, has moved to Phuket, Thailand, to live affordably on his age pension. He previously struggled with high rents and a shrinking budget in Victoria, Australia, but now enjoys a better quality of life in Thailand. Advocacy groups highlight the difficulties faced by Australian renters on pensions.
Peter Stevenson, an Australian pensioner, has moved from a shipping container in Victoria to a comfortable home in Thailand, affording a better quality of life on his age pension. This highlights the struggles of renters in Australia, where rising costs force many to consider leaving.
Hundreds of regional Victorian firefighters rallied in Bendigo to protest the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy, citing financial pressures and unfair taxation. Concerns include the levy's cost to farmers and the perceived lack of government investment in volunteer services.
Three more teenagers (two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old) charged with intentionally causing injury, affray, and assault with a weapon over the stabbing of a 41-year-old homeless man in Bendigo, bringing total charged to four.
Moyne Shire councillors have unanimously decided to demolish the Belfast Aquatics Community Pool in Port Fairy due to significant structural and maintenance issues, despite community uproar.
Vandalism targeting speed limit signs in regional Victoria is linked to community frustration over reduced limits. Residents argue the changes are a substitute for road maintenance, leading to petitions and calls for higher limits.
Sally Eaton discovered her ancestor's remains were among 3,000-5,000 people dumped in dirt piles at Castlemaine Cemetery. Historical graves dating back to the 1800s were reused, with evidence of disturbance up to 2019. Cemetery manager Deb Tranter is working to restore dignity to the disturbed remains.
UN Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera visited Bright P-12 College in Victoria, Australia, discussing climate change with students. She emphasized the importance of hope and ensuring renewable energy transitions respect human rights, while students voiced concerns about the future and global responsibility.
Judy Allen, a Mildura resident and citizen scientist, has captured the first known wild photograph of a Myrmeleon houstoni, an insect previously only documented in museums. Her discovery, made near Red Cliffs, fills a significant data gap for the species.
Unhappy Victorians are flying upside-down Australian flags in political protest, but what exactly does it mean, and what do their neighbours think?
Unhappy Victorians are flying upside-down Australian flags in political protest, but what exactly does it mean, and what do their neighbours think?
Paramedic Joshua Gomperts tells the royal commission into antisemitism how a firefighter pulled a hunting knife on him during a music festival in regional Victoria.
Paramedic Joshua Gomperts tells the royal commission into antisemitism how a firefighter pulled a hunting knife on him during a music festival in regional Victoria.
The National Drug Research Institute found 30 per cent of bottle shops it audited across different areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria were stocking illicit alcohol.
