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25.01.2022 Melbourne horticulturalist Andy Kepitis grows and collects over 1,000 cacti. He shares his tips on growing succulents in all sorts of weather conditions.

25.01.2022 Tranquil mornings at Lake Wendouree. : Bre Casalegno via ABC Ballarat

24.01.2022 Did you watch any 'Nat's What I Reckon' cooking videos while in lockdown? Self-described "ratbag" Nat became a worldwide sensation with his no-nonsense cooking videos during coronavirus lockdowns. Slamming "jar sauce" with a heavy dose of profanity, Nat encourages homebound viewers to "cook, have a laugh and not take things too seriously".... He told Raf Epstein on Drive his YouTube channel, which has garnered millions of views, has given him a sense of purpose. "It's been hard to find something where I fit and belong ...my dad always said normal's one of the cycles on the washing machine," Nat said.

24.01.2022 Infectious diseases physician Daniel O'Brien says when people are called by a local doctor instead of a stranger, it fosters "openness and cooperation". "I'm constantly amazed by the information people give us," he says, noting that the more people trust contact tracers, the more forthcoming they will be with information.

24.01.2022 On Drive's Unofficial History today, Raf Epstein wants to hear your stories of Melbourne Town Hall The Town Hall is now 150 years old since its second official construction and features two permanent organs. What are your memories of the Town Hall?... Listen to ABC Radio Drive from 3:30pm: https://ab.co/3qdEU2t See less

24.01.2022 Cyberstalking is more serious than you think Virginia is speaking with Australian eSafety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant about the dangers of cyberstalking and how to stay safe on the net.

24.01.2022 Sharks are a part of Australian life, but many Victorians assume that sharks are mostly swimming off Queensland and Western Australian coasts. Turns out there are at least seven varieties of sharks in Victoria waters. So how much do Victorian's really know about sharks in our state, and should we be concerned?

23.01.2022 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews's electorate office has been vandalised, with the words 'sack Dan' graffitied on the building and bricks thrown at the windows.

22.01.2022 Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says people should leave if they find themselves in a space that is not COVID-safe.

21.01.2022 How long will a COVID-19 vaccine last in our systems? Promising research has emerged from Monash University, revealing key information on how long a COVID-19 vaccine is likely to last in our systems. So will it be a one-and-done job, or will multiple jabs be required? ... Joining Raf is surgeon and epidemiologist from the University of Melbourne Nancy Baxter.

21.01.2022 On Christmas Day Mick O’Dowd started feeling sick. By Boxing Day he was fighting for his life. By the New Year, he’d lost all four limbs. An incredible story of a family facing the unimaginable.

21.01.2022 "My freedom truly is your victory." The University of Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who was detained in Iran for more than 800 days, has released a message of thanks to her supporters. Dr Moore-Gilbert arrived back in Australia on Friday after spending more than two years locked up in Iran before a reported prisoner swap deal this week.... She was sentenced to 10 years' jail after being convicted of espionage, a charge she has denied. Here's what she had to say today: "To my dear friends and supporters: I honestly do not know where to start or how I can ever thank you for all of your incredible efforts to campaign for my release." "I am totally blown away by everything you have done for me, I honestly have no words to express the depth of my gratitude and how touched I am. I can't tell you how heartening it was to hear that my friends and colleagues were speaking up and hadn't forgotten me." "It gave me so much hope and strength to endure what had seemed like a never-ending, unrelenting nightmare. My freedom truly is your victory. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Kylie" MORE: https://ab.co/2VyVxYx : @FreeKylieMG on Twitter

20.01.2022 Victorians who have experienced the loss of a baby in early pregnancy can now apply for a commemorative certificate from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. An early pregnancy loss is one that occurs before 20 weeks of gestation and is not formally registered as either a birth or a death. Studies show that up to one in five women who know they are pregnant will have a miscarriage before 20 weeks, but the actual rate of miscarriage is likely much higher because som...e will occur before a woman realises she is pregnant. MORE: https://ab.co/3f7m4Ff

20.01.2022 Victoria's contact tracing system is still not fully digitised and could currently only cope with a "handful" of new daily coronavirus cases, Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has told a parliamentary inquiry.

20.01.2022 How does an outbreak go from one case to more than 40? Drive host Raf Epstein has broken it down into a week-by-week timeline showing how the coronavirus quickly moved from Frankston, to Chadstone, to Kilmore and Shepparton.

20.01.2022 A Victorian woman who believes her ex-partner has been hacking her phones and computers for the past 18 months says she is living in a personal hell.

20.01.2022 Mulberries are making a comeback! Four years ago, Peter and Karen Lynch propagated cuttings from a single backyard mulberry tree, and now they have an orchard of 1,200! They're one of the few commercial growers in the country. They say many of their customers have nostalgic stories about enjoying mulberries in their youth.... "Nearly everyone who pulls up to buy the mulberries has a story about a mulberry tree in their backyard or somebody's backyard." Full story: https://ab.co/36yrhC6

19.01.2022 In Victoria, state support for a young person in out-of-home care ends when they turn 18. But a simple reform of the child welfare system will allow an extra three years support.

19.01.2022 Victoria is full of sacred sites that date back tens of thousands of years. Whether it’s Budj Bim, Moyjil or the Grampians, these sites have a rich history with cultural significance for First Nations People. Richelle Hunt and Warwick Long discuss Victoria's sacred sites and how to interact with them on the Conversation Hour: https://ab.co/3no2vLH

19.01.2022 Have your kids missed playing sport in lockdown? The State Government has announced a $45.2 million scheme to get kids re-engaged with community sporting clubs after spending the best part of six months without access to organised competition.

19.01.2022 Karl Kachami walked out of the Collins Street store with more than 28 kilos of gold and $700,000 in cash.

18.01.2022 The Crown on Netflix has come under some criticism over their historical inaccuracies in the depiction of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. Should a disclaimer be used? Listen to Sammy J discusses the matter with Steven Fielding, professor of political history at the University of Nottingham.

17.01.2022 COVID-19: Testing sites in Shepparton reach full capacity The coronavirus cluster in Shepparton has sparked a mass testing blitz as huge lines form around facilities. Authorities have apologized for delays and have promised that resources will be available again soon. Joining Virginia is Shepparton local and co-host of The Conversation Hour on ABC Melbourne Warwick Long.

16.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria has recorded six new cases of coronavirus cases and zero deaths overnight.

16.01.2022 #LIVE Victorian Minister for Health, Martin Foley is holding a press conference. Victoria has recorded zero new cases of coronavirus and no deaths for the 15th consecutive day. MORE: https://ab.co/35tZROp

15.01.2022 A Gippsland man has told of the horrifying moment a magpie attacked him, leaving him with damage to both eyes.

15.01.2022 #LIVE: Victoria's Deputy Premier James Merlino is holding a press conference. Victoria recorded no new coronavirus cases and no further deaths overnight. MORE: https://ab.co/3kGLGut

14.01.2022 Enjoy the surf with care. Life Saving Victoria calls for extra safety at beaches, rivers and pools, amid fears months of lockdown have left people less prepared for a summer in the water.

13.01.2022 We've had some spectacular clouds over Melbourne this morning. Did you spot them? These pics were taken at Elwood by Andrew B. Watkins on his ride in to work. The Bureau of Meteorology says these clouds are formed by turbulence in the upper atmosphere and often develop ahead of a wind change. ... More details here: https://bit.ly/3mqiicO : @windjunky on Twitter

13.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases and no deaths in the past 24 hours. Zero cases were reported yesterday. The 14-day average for metropolitan Melbourne has fallen to 2.2 while in regional Victoria it remains at 0.... There is one mystery case.

13.01.2022 How's your COVID hair looking? With hairdressers still closed in Melbourne, a number of listeners sent us their hairstyles. Are you cutting, or letting it grow out?

12.01.2022 This is time well spent in hotel quarantine. Professional cyclist Cyrus Monk is isolating in an Adelaide hotel after returning from Europe where he raced for part of the year. He's started making these music videos to pass the time.... What do you think? : @cyrusmonk on Instagram and Tiktok

12.01.2022 This is the moment Queensland Police Service find a 51-year-old Victorian woman hiding behind the driver seat of a prime mover attempting to cross the Queensland border at Texas. Both the woman and the driver were issued a $4,003 infringement for failing to comply with the Queensland Border Direction and directed to leave the state.

12.01.2022 Here's a taste of what Flemington Racecourse will look like on Melbourne Cup Tuesday. This weekend was the start of the Melbourne Cup festival and Derby Day was run in front of empty grandstands, a barren betting ring and there's wasn't a fascinator in sight. The Victoria Racing Club announced last week the Cup would go ahead without crowds this year because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.... : ABC News Peter Lusted

12.01.2022 #BREAKING: Federal police have confirmed ABC journalist Dan Oakes will not be prosecuted over his reporting on alleged war crimes carried out by Australian special forces in Afghanistan.

12.01.2022 BRAND. NEW. SEASON. More info: https://ab.co/3q0Wqab

11.01.2022 What do you think of this? Melbourne Museum has acquired a near-complete fossil of a 67-million-year-old adult Triceratops. The specimen is 87 per cent complete and is the most finely preserved Triceratops ever found, with a complete skull and spine, skin impressions and tendons.... The remains are still being dug out from private land in Montana in the US, but Museum chief executive Lynley Crosswell says they'll go on display next year. "This is kind of like a Christmas season present for Melbourne and we can't wait to open this next year," she said. "We think this Triceratops will absolutely wow audiences and thrill generations to come." 1. : Museums Victoria, senior curator of palaeontology Dr Erich Fitzgerald looks at the lower jaw 2. : Heinrich Mallison, the skeleton being excavated at the field site in Montana

11.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has recorded zero new cases of coronavirus and no deaths in the past 24 hours.

10.01.2022 This weekend thousands of Melburnians of faith have gathered at churches, mosques and synagogues for the first time in more than 100 days.

10.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria has recorded its 19th-straight day of no new coronavirus cases and no deaths. Three cases remain active in the state.

10.01.2022 Victorian restaurants and bars that laid off staff at the height of the pandemic now say they're struggling to find applicants for available jobs.

09.01.2022 Victoria's solar rebate scheme is getting a major boost in next week's State Budget, with thousands of rebates available for home solar panels and solar batteries, in addition to $250 cash rebates for low income earners to put towards their energy bills.

08.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria has recorded its 33rd day without a new case of coronavirus. There were no deaths overnight and no active cases in the state.

07.01.2022 Today marks 50 years since the West Gate Bridge collapsed, leaving 35 men dead in the country's worst industrial disaster. The giant structure came down on October 15 1970, sending 2,000 tonnes of steel and concrete plummeting to the muddy ground below. The disaster marked a turning point for workplace safety. ... ABC listeners recount the day.

07.01.2022 You don't expect a culture shock crossing state lines, but flying to Sydney on the weekend was confusing and surreal for this Melburnian used to strict coronavirus restrictions.

07.01.2022 Berejiklian is defending her integrity and Andrews is defending his competence, writes David Speers.

07.01.2022 Does this bring back any memories for you? Albury Wodonga photographer Karen Webb wrote, "Every younger sibling knows that feeling when you’ve finally got the upper hand!" : @capture_by_karen on IG #abcmyphoto

07.01.2022 Two iconic birds, in one! Can you recognise which bird this lyrebird is mimicking?! Footage thanks to Alex Maisey from La Trobe University, who is partnering with BirdLife Australia to understand the impact of the recent megafires on lyrebirds. They're busy identifying refuges in the landscape that can help lyrebirds survive in a future where these megafires become more common.... In their recently published research Alex's team showed a single lyrebird is capable of shifting approximately 11 dump trucks worth of litter and soil per year when foraging for food! It's the scale of their foraging that makes the lyrebird a world-champion 'ecosystem engineer'. Because of this shovel-shiting of first, lyrebirds are important for maintaining the health of our forests. What a great bird!

07.01.2022 Melburnians like Paul Menz are keen for a fresh start after spending months in lockdown.

06.01.2022 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is giving a press conference. There are no active cases of coronavirus in Victoria. The state's Health Department has confirmed the state's last COVID-19 patient was discharged from hospital yesterday. ... MORE: https://ab.co/36ZnVs1

06.01.2022 Melbourne commuters who tap on between 9:30am-4:00pm and after 7:00pm will be charged 30 per cent less to encourage people to travel off peak. What do you think of this idea?

06.01.2022 Photos with Santa look a little different this year. Listener Kylie was disappointed with her socially distanced Santa picture. Share your most hilarious Christmas photos ... : Kylie Vosa via Twitter

06.01.2022 The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says some Victorian hospitals have not met the State Government's deadline for a plan to deal with future coronavirus outbreaks.

06.01.2022 Keep your brolly handy this summer.

06.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria has recorded its 19th consecutive day without a new case of coronavirus and no deaths. 17,354 tests were received in the last 24 hours.

06.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria has recorded six new cases of coronavirus and no reported deaths overnight. Melbourne's 14-day average has fallen to 8.9 but the number cases with an unknown source has risen to 15, up from 14 yesterday.

05.01.2022 #BREAKING There are zero active cases of coronavirus in Victoria. The Health Department has confirmed the state’s last coronavirus patient was cleared of the virus and discharged from hospital yesterday.

04.01.2022 Health officials apologise and say more resources are being rushed to Shepparton to try and get on top of a coronavirus outbreak linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre cluster.

04.01.2022 #BREAKING: Australia has recorded its first day of no community transmission of COVID-19 in almost five months. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says the National Incident Centre has advised it's the first time the country has achieved the feat since June 9. On social media Mr Hunt has praised health care workers and the Australian public for the milestone.... MORE: https://ab.co/2HPz8lW

03.01.2022 Premier Daniel Andrews says there will be no home quarantine in Victoria's revamped hotel quarantine system, meaning the State Government will not implement a key recommendation from the Coate inquiry.

02.01.2022 Sometimes the colours of Australia's outback are just mind-blowing! Check out this amazing view of a group of salt lakes near Dalwallinu in WA's Wheatbelt it's nature's paint palette! Photographer Daniel Metcalf said he was on a joy flight from the Wheatbelt to Geraldton when he came across the stunning scene between Dalwallinu and Ballidu.... Wetland ecologist Adrian Pinder told NASA Earth in 2015 that WA's salt lakes differ in colour as a result of differing sediments, aquatic and terrestrial plant growth, water chemistry, algae, and hydrology. Instagram / @danmetcalf

02.01.2022 Have you ever made it into the local paper? If so, what was the story? Overnights presenter Trevor Chappell's mum was a rower who had to face off against the blokes to get decent competition. We'd love you to share your most prized scrapbook cutting and the story behind it. ... Tell us your story or email [email protected] Listen to Overnights here: https://ab.co/36PqPiM

01.01.2022 #LIVE Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference. Victoria has recorded six new cases of coronavirus and zero deaths overnight. MORE: https://ab.co/33YMDs7

01.01.2022 Time to hit the road and discover the silos of Victoria. This beauty can be found in Nullawil, Victoria, Australia. : via Instagram / bertiebounder

01.01.2022 Our own Trevor Chappell has worked the graveyard shift for twenty years building a beloved community of listeners overnight. He rarely drinks coffee to stay awake, just water. What a mad man! Thank you Trevor