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Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Deb Gray was born with malformed legs and no arms. From hanging out with rock stars and road-tripping across America to becoming a mum, she led a remarkable life.

Woman with grey hair sitting in hospital bed with blue hospital gown on. She has no arms and is smiling at the camera.

Published:SunSun 16 Mar 2025 at 11:09pmSource:ABC GippslandTopic:Human InterestbyRachael Lucas

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

While some 22-year-olds are saving for a house, an Adelaide man has purchased a piece of paddle-steaming history, hoping to save money on housing as well as satisfying his inland shipping history interests.

A young man with a cap and light brown shirt standing onboard of a paddle steamer.

Published:SatSat 15 Mar 2025 at 11:32pmSource:ABC RiverlandTopic:HistorybyAmelia Walters

Mates allegedly bashed in Bendigo say they are not comforted by bail changes

The release on bail of two Bendigo teenagers charged with 13 assault-related offences has left their alleged victims fearing for their safety.

a photo of two guys at the top of a mountain after a hike overlooking ocean

Published:FriFri 14 Mar 2025 at 7:44amSource:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:CrimebyShannon Schubert

Mother says justice system let her son down by having 'no consequences'

Amy says she has not slept in six months, waiting for a knock on the door to learn her 15-year-old son has been injured, or worse. She supports the Victorian government's proposal to tighten bail laws.

A pink and purple drawing of a boy sitting down in court, arms folded.

Published:ThuThu 13 Mar 2025 at 2:04amSource:ABC BallaratTopic:CrimebyEden Hynninen andSharon Gordon

Theatre group's additions help put neurodivergent audiences at ease

A Victorian theatre company is letting audiences know when lights will flash or music will change abruptly or how people might react during certain moments.

A woman and a child sit next to each other in a theatre

Published:12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 11:49pmSource:ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic:Autism Spectrum DisorderbySarah Buchecker

Thousands of car lovers to descend on Shepparton for Ford Falcon GT event

Ford Falcon GTs from across the country will be on display at the national car show in Shepparton.

Published:12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 10:35pmSource:ABC SheppartonTopic:Car EnthusiasmbyCallum Marshall andPrue Bentley

In Melbourne's west, rubbish dumping has hit 'epidemic proportions'

Residents living along the housing growth corridor between Bacchus Marsh and Melbourne's western fringe say illegal rubbish dumping has become a problem of "epidemic proportions".

Serious man crossing his arms in front of a pile of rubbish, wears cap, tattoos on both arms, beard.

Published:12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 7:43pmSource:ABC BallaratTopic:Recycling and Waste ManagementbyEden Hynninen

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The School of Paris: Australian artists abroad

A century ago, Paris was the creative centre of the world, with writers, painters and performers flocking to the city of light to savour the art and the avant-garde.

Duration: 9 minutes 29 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:Art

Regional cafe struggling to keep workers due to tight visa rules

Little Swallow Cafe in Kyneton has had three skilled visa holders successfully working as chefs in his kitchen, but none have been offered residency and their visas are set to expire.

Duration: 10 minutes 46 seconds m

Source:ABC Radio MelbourneTopic:ImmigrationwithAli Moore

Minister Andrew Giles responds to 'unfair' migration system

As three chefs from a cafe in regional Victoria face deportation due to what the business owner has described as an "unfair" migration system, Australia's former Immigration Minister and current Minister for Training and Skills has responded.

Giles gestures with one hand and looks confused, sitting in the lower house.

Duration: 5 minutes 44 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:Federal Government

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Bendigo Art Gallery exhibits Frida Kahlo personal objects

Frida Kahlo: In her own image, showcases personal belongings, clothing, make-up, accessories, and medical items, on loan to the Bendigo Art Gallery from the Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico.

Bendigo Art gallery. Image of Frida Kahlo wearing a flower crown. Image of long dress with embroidery on bodice and sleeves.

Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds m55 s

Source:ABC News

Bendigo business break-in

One business was broken into three times in two weeks, forcing it to bolster security measures and change operations.

Duration: 28 seconds s

Source:ABC News

Police investigate alleged attack on security guard at Bendigo Marketplace

A group of teenagers plunged a regional shopping centre into lockdown during an alleged assault on a security guard.

Duration: 46 seconds s

Source:ABC News

Echuca Bush Nippers

Emma Barnes leads the Bush Nippers program in Echuca on the banks of the Murray River.

Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds m47 s

Source:ABC News

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Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Deb Gray was born with malformed legs and no arms. From hanging out with rock stars and road-tripping across America to becoming a mum, she led a remarkable life.

Source:ABC GippslandTopic:Human InterestbyRachael Lucas

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

Source:ABC RiverlandTopic:HistorybyAmelia Walters

At-risk boys just need 'someone to believe in them' to transform their lives

A charity that runs an early intervention program for vulnerable boys in regional areas says it's changing their lives and transforming their communities.

a photo of a teenaged boy leaning against a car in a dairy farm paddock with a cow in background

Source:ABC NewsTopic:TeenagersbyShannon Schubert

Pet foster carers desperately needed for 'dangerous' holiday period

Animal rescue organisations say they are in dire need of volunteers, as a drop in the number of regular carers through the holiday season puts animals at risk.

Four dogs of various heights and colouring sitting in a bath tub.

Source:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:PetsbyJo Printz

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Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.

South Australia batters and Queensland fielders shake hands

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Cricket

The Socceroos know “the game owes you nothing”

Four games. That's how many fixtures Tony Popovic has been allowed to coach in the five months since he took over as Socceroos manager. In the next week, he has two more against lowly Indonesia and China.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic stands with his arms folded at training.

Duration: 14 minutes 15 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:Sport

Formula 1 car cockpits can reach 60 degrees C, but science has solutions

A new rule implementing cooling systems for F1 drivers was introduced this year. Racing is hot work at the best of times, so how does the new rule help?

An orange and black Formula One car driving partially on the asphalt track, partially on gravel.

Source:ABC Health & WellbeingTopic:Sports injuries

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The AFL is putting the accident on trial in the Jackson Archer case. Can it win?

Jackson Archer certainly did not mean to hurt Luke Cleary and may not have even meant to hit him, but in the AFL's battle against concussion it is a distinction that may not matter at the tribunal.

Source:ABC NewsTopic:AFL

Victoria News

Victorian premier rejects 'baseless' corruption claim by former senior cop

Jacinta Allan says claims by an ousted police deputy commissioner that the government conspired to remove him and then-chief commissioner Shane Patton are "baseless" and "completely untrue".

Source:ABC NewsTopic:State and Territory Government

Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Cricket

Victorian town pledges to take fight against battery storage to election

One north-east Victorian town is battling a renewable energy project while its neighbour has plans to go totally green, fuelling policy division ahead of the election.

A crowd fills a town hall for a protest meeting.

Source:ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic:Solar EnergybyErin Somerville andAnnie Brown

Within minutes of being bitten by a snake, Matt was struggling to breathe

Matt Wright was camping at one of Victoria's most popular national parks when he was bitten by a tiger snake. More than two months later he hasn't fully recovered.

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Source:ABC GippslandTopic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

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Tracie was looking for her dad on Facebook but found something better

When Tracie Laymon tried to track down her estranged father, the man she found wasn't actually her dad, but he became the father figure she always yearned for. So, she made a movie about it.

Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo sit across a table from each other in a diner.

Published:5m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 1:45amSource:ABC EntertainmentTopic:MoviesbyStephen A Russell Stephen A Russell

What does nine months in space do to the human body?

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after nine months in space. Now they're facing weeks of rehabilitation so they can resume their lives on the ground.

Duration: 2 minutes 16 seconds m16 s

Published:9m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 1:40amSource:ABC NewsTopic:Space ExplorationbyGeorgie Hewson

Two men found guilty over multi-million-dollar gold toilet heist

The 18-carat solid-gold toilet was on display for just two days at an English palace before it was stolen under the cover of darkness.

Duration: 54 seconds s

Published:22m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 1:28amSource:ABC NewsTopic:CrimebyCharmayne Allison

Customers snub cafes, restaurants as spending tightens

With a record number of hospitality sector closures last month, small businesses are fighting to find ways to keep customers coming through their doors.

A woman in an apron with red hair tied back and bright blue eyes looks solemnly into camera behind a cafe counter.

Published:24m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 1:25amSource:ABC NewsTopic:Small BusinessesbyBrianna Melville

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Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

Mates allegedly bashed in Bendigo say they are not comforted by bail changes

Mother says justice system let her son down by having 'no consequences'

Theatre group's additions help put neurodivergent audiences at ease

Thousands of car lovers to descend on Shepparton for Ford Falcon GT event

In Melbourne's west, rubbish dumping has hit 'epidemic proportions'

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The School of Paris: Australian artists abroad

Regional cafe struggling to keep workers due to tight visa rules

Minister Andrew Giles responds to 'unfair' migration system

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Bendigo Art Gallery exhibits Frida Kahlo personal objects

Bendigo business break-in

Police investigate alleged attack on security guard at Bendigo Marketplace

Echuca Bush Nippers

Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

At-risk boys just need 'someone to believe in them' to transform their lives

Pet foster carers desperately needed for 'dangerous' holiday period

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Local news direct to your inbox

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

The Socceroos know “the game owes you nothing”

Formula 1 car cockpits can reach 60 degrees C, but science has solutions

The AFL is putting the accident on trial in the Jackson Archer case. Can it win?

Victorian premier rejects 'baseless' corruption claim by former senior cop

Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

Victorian town pledges to take fight against battery storage to election

Within minutes of being bitten by a snake, Matt was struggling to breathe

Tracie was looking for her dad on Facebook but found something better

What does nine months in space do to the human body?

Two men found guilty over multi-million-dollar gold toilet heist

Customers snub cafes, restaurants as spending tightens

Other ways to listen

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