Long waiting list for new endo clinic shows size of unmet need for regional women
It took Casey many years to access a specialist for a debilitating and painful menstrual cycle. Now, a federally funded endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic is online but, in rural Victoria it's still difficult to access.
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.
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.
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.
Fears dozens of homes lost in Victorian bushfire, 135,000 still without power — as it happened
Hundreds of thousands of Victorians remain without power in the wake of deadly storms and destructive bushfires which swept the state on Tuesday.
Australia's fastest female road racer is about to make motorcycling history … again
Tayla Relph is the only Australian, and one of only 22 women across the world, to score a spot on the grid for the inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship in Europe later this year.
Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland
Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland.
Farmers hit with $100,000 insurance bills as extreme weather events become more frequent
Farmers consider running the gauntlet and leaving machinery uninsured as premiums go through the roof, with insurers blaming erratic weather, inflation, and increasing costs for the price hikes.
Otway Basin seismic petroleum exploration proposal near whale nursery 'a slap in the face'
Geoscience technology services company CGG formally submitted its permit application and environmental plan in late January amid a month-long campaign of community protests.
TikTok star raking in millions of views by focussing on country football history and defunct ovals
Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.
Calls for more specialist training as doctors choose between dream jobs and staying home
When Lisa Gilbert was deciding what to specialise in, she had to choose between her dream physician job or staying in the region that had become her home due to limited training options outside the city.
Activists petition to ban 'cowboy permits for cowboy operators' in the Otway Basin
A permit application for the largest marine seismic survey proposal recorded is under assessment at the same time the offshore regulator is investigating the company funding the project for alleged 2020 breaches in the Otway Basin.
Firefighting volunteer dies attending shed fire
It is believed Garry Mallen suffered a medical episode about 8:30am while at the fire scene in Portland, Victoria.
Does the way you say 'France' rhyme with 'pants' or 'aunts'? How the Australian accent is changing
Australian voices really aren't what they used to be. Linguists and ABC presenters weigh in on the changes to Aussie voices and the death of the ABC accent.
Human remains found in south-west Victoria identified as belonging to Indigenous ancestor
Construction workers have discovered Indigenous remains at what is suspected to be a burial site in Warrnambool.
Human remains found near train tracks in regional Victoria
Victoria Police says the human bones were uncovered by workers who were digging a hole for a retaining wall.
Padthaway man accused of being drunk in fatal crash with Victorian couple
A 21-year-old man faces court in South Australia's south-east for the first time accused of two counts of death by dangerous driving.
These female master artists smashed the glass ceiling in the 1500s, then fell into obscurity – until now
Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana and Artemisia Gentileschi were renowned in the 16th-century art world, but their achievements were written out of history. A new exhibition lifts the curtain on their extraordinary works.
Up to 100mm of rain predicted for parts of Victoria as SES warns of potential for flash flooding
A large rain band is leading to rainfall across much of Victoria, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning there is more to come overnight into Monday.
This 'HyWay' could move freight interstate with zero emissions, but would companies use it?
With 2030 emissions reductions targets looming, a potential Adelaide-Melbourne hydrogen freight route could present a greener option.
Dominique suffered postpartum psychosis after her son's birth. She wants new parents to know help is available
Paramedic Dominique Daye felt confident she would take being a mum in her stride, but it wasn't what she expected. She's encouraging others to use new support tools when things get tough.
Young mum shears one lamb every 45 seconds to set new world record
A Kiwi shearer who learnt her craft in Australia powers her way to a new women's world record by training seven days a week in the gym.
Search for missing teenager swept into sea in south-west Victoria continues into third day
Emergency service workers and members of the public are still searching for a 14-year-old boy missing in the surf near the blowholes at Cape Bridgewater since Tuesday.
Eco-friendly and second-hand gifts increase in popularity this festive season
Victorians take environmentally friendly steps to consider high cost-of-living pressures and poor environmental outcomes for the 2023 silly season.
At 21, Ellie manages 60 staff and handles hundreds of thousands of tonnes of grain, and she couldn't be happier
What were you doing at 21 years old? Most likely not overseeing the operations at one of the busiest grain receival sites in the country. But it's all in day's work for Ellie Murden.