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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.
Published:Source:ABC GippslandTopic:Human Interest
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.
Published:Source:ABC RiverlandTopic:History
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.
Published:Source:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:Crime
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.
Published:Source:ABC BallaratTopic:Crime
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.
Published:Source:ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic:Autism Spectrum Disorder
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:Source:ABC SheppartonTopic:Car Enthusiasm
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".
Published:Source:ABC BallaratTopic:Recycling and Waste Management
Kmart pulls skincare product after teen hospitalised with eye pain
Kmart is investigating the incident and the 13-year-old girl's mother hopes her story will alert other parents to the potential dangers of products used by young people.
Published:Source:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:Adolescent Health
Young lawyer haunted by savage bashing in Bendigo
A solicitor who was bashed in his home town says he was thinking "this could be it" as he was kicked and punched by a gang of young men.
Published:Source:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:Crime
Duration: 19 seconds
Spirit claim third WNBL title with grand final victory over Fire
League MVP Sami Whitcomb scores 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a championship-sealing eight-point victory.
Published:Source:ABC NewsTopic:WNBL
Meteor group 'flooded' with reports of space junk over Victoria, NSW
Dozens of people have reported what is believed to be burning space junk moving across southern Australian skies on Saturday night.
Published:Source:ABC NewsTopic:Astronomy
Duration: 14 seconds
Victorian trailblazers to be immortalised with public artworks
Aboriginal rights trailblazer Margaret Tucker is among a group of remarkable women being put in the spotlight in a bid to improve gender representation in Victoria's public art.
Published:Source:ABC NewsTopic:Gender Equality
Kahlo clothing exhibit goes beyond the 'face with the flower crown'
Some of Frida Kahlo's clothing was kept under lock and key for 50 years. Now, garments holding "little traces of her daily life" will be on display in regional Victoria.
Published:Source:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:Visual Art
Esoteric Festival cancellation leaves thousands stranded in tiny town
The festival is the biggest event on the calendar for the town of Donald, but after a late cancellation the blame game is underway.
Published:Source:ABC WimmeraTopic:Carnivals and Festivals
Driver found not guilty of teen's death outside family home
Bella Canfield, 18, died when she was hit by a car while walking her dog on the road near her Victorian home in 2022.
Published:Source:ABC Central VictoriaTopic:Courts
More than half of Victoria's old public pools in danger of closing
More than half of the state's municipal pools are over 50 years old and reaching their end of life, and councils warn more help is needed to keep them afloat.
Published:Source:ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic:Local Government
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