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Community mounts 'mega search' for missing Victorian woman Samantha Murphy

Police say they have added highly experienced detectives from multiple policing divisions to the weeks-long search for missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy.
A composite of a tree-lined dirt track extending away into the bush, and a thin smiling woman with blonde hair.

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Missing Personby Rochelle Kirkham and Laura Mayers

Victorian town's health fears as residents fight bid to turf out gym in favour of liquor store

Maryborough has been trying to improve its high rates of illness and obesity.  But with a gym facing eviction for a liquor store, and a future without an outdoor pool, residents say they need help.
A man in a black t-shirt ride an exercise bicycle
Duration: 2 minutes 8 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Healthby Tyrone Dalton

Total fire ban issued for much of Victoria as hot, stormy weather returns

Victorians face warnings of extreme heat and another storm threat just a week after a fire destroyed 46 homes in Pomonal and an intense storm killed a man in Gippsland.  
A man standing at a press conference

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Bushfiresby Kristofor Lawson and Gillian Aeria

Turmoil at Victoria's peak farming lobby as members rebel against its leaders

Tensions boil over at the Victorian Farmers Federation as its annual general meeting descends into a shouting match and members try again to oust president Emma Germano. 
Photo of a woman

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Activism and Lobbyingby Angus Verley and Warwick Long

Why Hugo Weaving likes making indie movies in Australia rather than blockbusters overseas

In The Rooster, written and directed by Mark Leonard Winter, Weaving stars as a recluse who forges a friendship with a young man grieving his friend's death.
A film still of Hugo Weaving. He is wearing a beanie, has a full beard, and looks disheveled.

Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentby Stephen A Russell Stephen A Russell

One in five dogs has been attacked by another, as owners share stories of roaming packs, illegal breeding

Fresh off the state's first pet census, Victorians share their stories of dog attacks, roaming packs on the street, and court appearances.
a bulldog sits sadly with a badly wounded head and stitches.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Dog Attacksby Angus Mackintosh and Tamara Clark

From tech wizards to housing experts and social workers, local librarians are in ever-evolving roles

You might go to your local librarian for a book recommendation, but people are increasingly asking them for help with social services too, or getting on the housing list, or even booking to see a GP.
A library worker stands behind a desk chatting to and laughing with a customer borrowing books.

Published: Source: ABC South West VicTopic: Regional Communities

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The town with 38 liquor licenses

More than 60 per cent of Maryborough’s population is considered obese or overweight, and one of the town’s only gyms faces eviction to make room for another liquor store.
No Pool, Gym Evicted, But 16 Bottle-Os: Man using weights machine
Duration: 2 minutes 8 seconds

Source: ABC Central Victoria

Property losses rise in Victorian bushfires

More than 60 buildings have been destroyed in Victoria’s twin disasters, and that number may rise further as assessments continue into the weekend.
Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

Raw emotions in Pomonal as residents return

In the Victoria’s west, the small town Pomonal has re-opened to residents where - as they return - some are seeing for the first time the destruction that's been wrought on homes and businesses.
Duration: 2 minutes 38 seconds

Source: ABC News

Grampians community loses 25 houses in fire grounds

The Victorian Premier toured the fire grounds in the Grampians today, where 25 houses have been lost to fire - authorities say while the threat of fire has eased the fire season isn't over.
Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

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