Lexie Jeuniewic
ABC.net.au
Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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Beekeeping gives Navy veteran with PTSD new lease on life in Ballarat
Daniel Hooper's life spiralled into darkness after he returned from war, but after giving some bees a new home via an empty beer box from his car boot, the veteran has found a sense of purpose. → Read More
Australian beach drowning statistics rise as lifesavers plead with public to stay safe
New data has revealed Australia is experiencing a deadlier than usual summer, with coastal drowning deaths breaching the 10-year average for the first time. → Read More
Police bolster patrols in state forest following brutal assault of Indigenous advocate Sissy Austin
Sissy Austin was brutally bashed while running in a regional Victorian state forest last Saturday. Police are increasing patrol numbers in the region, but say people should avoid running alone in the area. → Read More
Ribbons tied by abuse survivors removed from Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral
Solidarity ribbons tied to the fence of St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney put a spotlight on clergy abuse, but as quickly as they are tied the ribbons are being taken down. → Read More
Truck driver charged over Bacchus Marsh school bus crash that left Ballarat students in hospital
A 60-year-old Croydon man will face court this afternoon over a crash on a Victorian freeway that saw 33 people, including dozens of students, taken to hospital. → Read More
Kerbside soft plastics collection trial could help fill REDcycle void
Following the collapse of REDcycle, a small Victorian town is forging ahead with a trial program that removes the need to go in-store to recycle old plastic bags. → Read More
Keeley's Cause gives children with autism and intellectual disabilities iPads to help them flourish
In just five years, Keeley Murphy's charity has given away more than 300 iPads to children with disabilities. The recent high school graduate now plans to take her charity's work global. → Read More
Ripon electorate voters preview their priorities ahead of Victoria state election
Meet the people voting in Victoria's most marginal electorate this weekend. → Read More
Drink spiking is most common at home by someone you know, say La Trobe University researchers
There are things you should know about drink spiking-related sexual violence, to help you report it and help agencies prevent it. → Read More
Pay-it-forward coffee at Echuca cafe lifts spirits amid Victoria's ongoing flood battle
An anonymous act of caffeinated charity is providing the perfect pick-me-up for people in Echuca, as the Victorian town grapples with a slow-moving flood emergency. → Read More
Catholic Health Australia clashes with insurers over surgical item funding reform
One of Australia's biggest private hospital providers says a looming change to the funding of surgical items will have "diabolical impacts" on its hospitals, particularly in regional areas. → Read More
Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training
Victoria's professional firefighters union is calling for new trucks, more recruits and access to additional training — as its protected industrial action reaches day five. → Read More
Puppy seriously hurt, elderly woman 'terrorised' during aggravated burglaries near Ballarat
Police believe the two burglaries that took place in a small locality near Ballarat are linked, with one of the vehicles used during the crimes believed to be a stolen, white-coloured Toyota HiLux. → Read More
Victorian mother lifts lid on 'alarming' vaping use among teenagers as calls grow for legislation reform
A Ballarat mother concerned about her teenage son's vaping fears it won't be until a politician's child gets addicted that significant action is taken. → Read More
Victoria floods: Skipton unites for Super Saturday flood clean-up, calls for tourist to return
Volunteers are descending on the small town of Skipton to help clean up homes and businesses impacted by last week's floods. → Read More
Victorian vets back home after treating animals in war-torn Ukraine
Emma Tomkins and Pauline Lillie say it was tough to say goodbye to their co-workers and the numerous animals they treated during their weeks in the war-torn country. → Read More
Clarendon College board of directors responds after allegations of bullying, harassment involving staff
An independent investigator has been engaged to look into the allegations, and the findings will be reported to the board. → Read More
Daylesford is the future home of the Big Rainbow — a 'joyous' symbol of LGBTIQA+ inclusion
A vibrant new addition to Australia's list of big landmarks comes as the Big Rainbow, which will be permanently located in regional Victoria. → Read More
More affordable housing coming for regional Victoria as government commits $219 million to new builds
The Victorian government announces it will build hundreds of homes in regional Victoria to help address the growing social housing problem. → Read More
Australian Association of Convenience Stores pushes for national vaping summit
The peak body for Australia's convenience stores wants the federal government to lead a national policy summit on nicotine vaping products. → Read More