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Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'

As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
A split image showing an older man in a living room and Julian Assange, standing on a balcony holding up his fist.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: International Courts and Tribunalsby William Howard, Mim Hook and Millicent Spencer

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

Inquest begins into man's death in custody after pleading guilty to child sex abuse offences

Coroner hears David James Dorling complained to custody officers at Dandenong Police Station he had chest pain and said he had taken a large amount of medication.
Morwell police station

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Death and Dyingby Bec Symons

Greyhound protection group calls for federal inquiry into racing after off-track deaths

Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds research finds many greyhounds are euthanased away from the track after being seriously injured while racing.
GAP greyhound waiting for adoption

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Other Sportsby Georgia Lenton-Williams

Victorian community grieves farmer who died trying to save his cows from wild storm

Gippsland dairy farmer Bruce Manintveld, 50, who died in severe storms on Tuesday afternoon, has been remembered as a generous man who shared his knowledge with younger farmers.
A man, aged in his 50s, pats the heads of two dairy cows.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Stormsby Warwick Long

Mushroom meal survivor breaks his silence six months since his wife died from mushroom poisoning

Pastor Ian Wilkinson has delivered a sermon to his church for the first time speaking publicly since his world was turned upside down.
ian wilkinson

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Death and Dyingby Bec Symons

Power restored to more Victorian homes but thousands remain without electricity

AusNet says power was restored to another 7,000 homes affected by Tuesday's electricity outage, but 15,000 properties in the Gippsland area remain cut off and some may not be back on the network for several days.
Twisted metal transmission towers under a grey sky.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfires

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Storm Sweeps Through Mirboo North

A Mirboo North resident has captured the moment a savage storm swept through the South Gippsland town.
Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds

Source: ABC News

Mirboo North residents picking up the pieces after severe storms

The small South Gippsland town bore the brunt of the fierce weather and is grieving the loss of one of its own.
Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Thousands still without power after major storms

Thousands of Victorians remain without power or phone reception after powerful storms caused severe damage in the state's south-east, with outages tipped to last days.
Duration: 2 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ABC News

When Ben Gritt made the decision to buy his own home he immediately felt a sense of relief

Mr Gritt is a person with vision impairment and was able to design a home that suited his needs and lifestyle. He considers himself one of the lucky ones.
Duration: 1 minute 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

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