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25.01.2022 REUNIONS AND NEW BEGINNINGS People from across Victoria have taken advantage of the newly open South Australian border this morning. Ben Smyth, formerly of Stawell, is moving with his partner Emerson Kennedy to Darwin to be a teacher next year. They were among the first border-hoppers today.... Mr Smyth said it was fortunate SA, the most direct route to Darwin, opened around the time they decided to move. Also pictured are Melburnians Peter and Dawn Mitchell, on their way to see family in Adelaide, and Kaniva locals Keith Wilson and Clinton Bell heading to a Shearing job in Bordertown.

25.01.2022 More than 100 days after being plunged back into lockdown, Melbourne's restrictions are set to ease. And the Government has promised more relaxed rules in the country, too.

24.01.2022 Did you catch the Aurora this week? Maybe you tried to get a snap... and it didn't turn out quite as you'd hoped? Listen: How do you get the perfect night sky picture? Find out from a pro.

24.01.2022 Almost every one of us knows someone who has had a miscarriage, maybe even a stillbirth but knowing what that experience was like, or knowing what to say, is another matter. Two regional medical mums are changing all that with their little living-room podcast, Pregnancy Uncut, and they’ve had 10k listeners to date. They've created a ‘soft place for hard conversations’ about what happens when pregnancy and childbirth don't go to plan.... Today, Oct 15th is international Day of Remembrance for babies lost to pregnancy complications - at 7pm we light a candle around the world in a 'wave of light'. Who will you be lighting a candle for? STORY: Click on pic below

24.01.2022 FOOTY FEVER FROM AFAR Troy 'Cat Man' West will be 600km from his beloved Cats when they take on Port Adelaide in Adelaide tonight in the first game of the 2020 finals. Gutted he can't make the trip, he will instead don his full Cat Man outfit and watch the game in Bendigo from his 'cat cave'. Which got us thinking about what you do when you can't be behind the goals when it counts. So, we want to know..

23.01.2022 How's this for ingenuity?!!

22.01.2022 For anyone who needs it today... Take time out for yourself with this tranquil moment among some gorgeous chooks! Who doesn't love a frizzle? via Instagram by Mandy @herechookchook... #gardeningaustralia See more

22.01.2022 The Emma Watkins era of The Wiggles is coming to an end, but her impact will be felt for generations to come.

22.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 Now this is a sight you don't get to see every day ... a mob of kangaroos taking a dip! This special scene was captured on an idyllic morning kayak at Murrrah. : Deborah Gillies

21.01.2022 From little things, big things grow...! A Deakin University study in western Victoria has found that a community-based approach to healthy choices can pay dividends for young people.

21.01.2022 School closures due to COVID are so disruptive, but as the state reopens, the school community is working hard to get kids back in class sooner.

21.01.2022 Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D'Ambrosio is holding a press conference. Victoria has recorded no new locally acquired coronavirus cases for the 11th consecutive day. MORE: https://ab.co/2N30W8W

21.01.2022 "My firm belief is there are a number of people in the Ballarat area who know what happened to Kobie, know what caused it and potentially know where she is," Missing Persons Unit Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper says.

21.01.2022 South-west Victoria still one case away from being COVID-free One lone active case of COVID-19 remains in the Colac Otway Shire, the final coronavirus case still present in the south-west of the state. There were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the regions overnight, and just three active cases are left in regional Victoria. ... More info: https://ab.co/3cG24bm Access the Department of Health and Human Services data here: https://bit.ly/3cHujGx

21.01.2022 Travel between regional Victoria and Melbourne could remain off the cards under the next easing of coronavirus restrictions. https://www.abc.net.au//victorian-government-intr/12721306

21.01.2022 HOW'S YOUR MONDAY HANGING? This little fellow's found a comfy spot in a Kepler St tree in Warrnambool... Maybe he had a big night at the Warrnambool pub, or maybe he's just waiting for the cinema across the road to reopen later this week! Have you snapped any koalas in urban areas around South West Victoria?

21.01.2022 The majestic Mount Buffalo appears behind a wooded curtain Grant Smyth captured this incredible view of the mountain, seen through the trees. Wow! ... ( - Grant Smyth, or @gtsmyth13 on Insta)

21.01.2022 BREAKING: Victoria offically has no coronavirus cases. Let's take a moment to appreciate the wonderful work Victorians have done to reach this milestone

21.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference with Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville.

21.01.2022 Warrnambool's new mayor, Vicki Jellie, says the team of new councillors is eager to start getting projects finished. The recipient of a 2017 Australian of the Year Awards' Local Hero honour was elected to the position last night, with Richard Ziegeler to serve as deputy. "There's a lot of projects that are oustanding and I think between us we'd like to tick some boxes and get projects over the line so they're done and we can move onto other things," she says.... More details from our local news team. https://ab.co/337aN2M

20.01.2022 His aerial leap and 20-metre sprint have been dubbed 'elite', but it's Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's off-field achievements that set him apart in his hometown of Framlingham. More than just a prodigious athlete, Ugle-Hagan's a future leader on-field that's also leading the way off it.

20.01.2022 #LIVE: Victoria’s coronavirus testing commander Jeroen Weimar is holding a press conference. Victoria has recorded no new cases of coronavirus and no deaths for the tenth day in a row. MORE: https://ab.co/3lcR2Of

18.01.2022 Behind Ballarat's A Pot of Courage Cafe is a group of women supporting and empowering each other. For many migrants, finding employment and financial freedom is complicated. But these women are finding a way.

17.01.2022 Take a look at these beautiful rugs Warrnambool textile artist Karen Richards has spent countless hours sorting, cutting and weaving old denim clothing and transforming it into floor rugs to raise money for Lifeline

17.01.2022 Regional Victoria is leading the charge, as a third of the state's local government areas look likely to hit the 80 per cent full vaccination target by the end of this week. Learn more from your local ABC news team.

17.01.2022 The SES needs YOU After the busiest year on record, local brigades are on the hunt for the next generation of volunteers. Listen below

17.01.2022 The Victorian sky lights up over an old country cottage JROD Captures found this old abandoned cottage near Hamilton, and it made for the perfect foreground for this astonishing starscape! Wow - what a scene!... ( - JROD Captures)

17.01.2022 The Warrnambool and District Cricket Association says it will review on a case-by-case basis any applications to join from Grassmere Cricket Association (GCA) clubs. The GCA voted this week to fold at the end of the current season, meaning the end of the 75-year-old south-west Victorian organisation. More details from our local news team.... https://ab.co/3ltBuFp

16.01.2022 #LIVE Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is giving a press conference. Victoria has recorded just one new case of coronavirus and no deaths overnight. MORE: https://ab.co/31ffkzi

16.01.2022 More schools have been hit by COVID-19 across the Ballarat and south-west region. Learn more from your local ABC news team.

16.01.2022 According to the state government's plan for re-opening, regional Victoria can move to the next step once there are no new cases for 14 days statewide, and public health advice allows. But today Victoria's Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes said regional Victoria isn't tethered to metropolitan Melbourne, and could move independently. Ms Symes says she expects to hear advice on easing restrictions in regional Victoria "very soon".... What do you think should happen?

16.01.2022 POPCORN AND CHOC-TOPS ARE BACK! Cinema-starved patrons in regional Victoria can return to their seats, albeit with some minor restrictions around social distancing.

15.01.2022 How does a film production change a town? A great Sunday read about the tiny town of Beulah and what happened when a film crew arrived.

15.01.2022 Just one case? Howzat! Victoria has recorded just one solitary new case of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. There were also no deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.... Melbourne's rolling 14-day average is 8.1. Regional Victoria's average is 0.5.

15.01.2022 There are concerns a dam on a private property in south-west Victoria could turn dangerous https://www.abc.net.au//residents-evacuated-over-/12728834

14.01.2022 How many of these AACTA-nominated Aussie shows have you watched this year?

14.01.2022 ONE ACTIVE COVID-19 CASE IN SOUTH-WEST VICTORIA There is just one active case of coronavirus in south-west Victoria. The lone case is in the Colac Otway Shire, where 136 cases of the virus have been recorded. ... There were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the regions overnight, and just two active cases are left in regional Victoria. The only other active case of the virus is in East Gippsland. The 14-day rolling daily case average in the regions has dropped to 0.1. More info: https://ab.co/3cG24bm Access the Department of Health and Human Services data here: https://bit.ly/3cHujGx

14.01.2022 A group of south-west Victorian scientists has made a breakthrough that could lead to more accurate coronavirus testing. The group, including scientists from Deakin University and Barwon Health, has discovered that the virus which causes COVID-19 remains detectable in cells for longer that previously thought, resulting in some patients testing positive for the virus well into the recovery period. More details from our local news team.... https://ab.co/3mjt6cM

13.01.2022 The head of Grampians Tourism says businesses are grappling with how to prepare for an influx of visitors, in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. The Victorian Government will launch a tourism campaign later this month to encourage metropolitan visitors to regional areas after the overnight removal of check-points between Melbourne and regional Victoria. More details from our local news team.... https://ab.co/3lgktPy

13.01.2022 Rolling lockdowns haven't stopped our SES volunteers getting out and about during the pandemic. In fact, the last two years have been the busiest on record for the State Emergency Service

13.01.2022 South-west Victoria, we want your weekend snaps! We didn't put up a photo call-out post last week - our mistake - and we missed going through your photos! Well, that's not happening again, so this weekend, get out there with a camera in hand, and then post your best shots here!... We'll post the best ones on the main page next week!

13.01.2022 Once more, we are humbly requesting your best photos It's our favourite time of the week - scrolling through our talented audience's camera work each weekend is pure joy. So post your photos in a comment below, and we'll put some of the best ones up on the main page next week!...

13.01.2022 Encountered a feisty fowl at Lake Pertobe? Listen: Here's what's ruffling their feathers.

13.01.2022 How cute?! Perth circus performer Luke Forrester went to Rotto and juggled for some quokkas. "10/10 best audience ever," he said. @lukeforrester_circus on Instagram

12.01.2022 Have you ever seen a round rainbow? This incredible photo was taken by Col Leonhardt in Western Australia and is the January image in the Bureau of Meteorology’s 2021 calendar. It was taken from a helicopter while flying over Kununurra in the Kimberley. ... As Col explains we flew into the edge of the rain shower, and the rainbow just unfolded in front of our eyes. Jonathan How is a Meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology, and says what people don’t realise is that when you look at rainbows from the ground what we see is the upper hemisphere of it, but if you travel above the surface and look at a rainbow you’ll see the whole circle. Each year the bureau receive thousands of weather photos, and they run a dedicated competition looking for photos to use in their calendars. The 2022 calendar competition is already open, and according to Jonathan How it’s a great way for us to connect with the community and see what’s going on because we don’t have eyes across the whole country all the time. Sending photos really does help us with forecasting.

12.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference with Treasurer Tim Pallas.

12.01.2022 It's the second year-in-a-row they've been late to arrive for the breeding season, and experts are concerned.

12.01.2022 As the planet warms, heat islands in suburban areas could become a major problem, especially in Ballarat. But home owners have a role to play in helping everyone keep their cool.

12.01.2022 NANKEEN KESTREL PAUSES FOR PHOTOSHOOT This majestic falcon was more than (nan)keen to have its photo taken in Kiama earlier this year. Vanessa took the wonderful pic with her phone!... "He let me stand within 30cm of him," she said. The nankeen kestrel is a raptor native to Australia and New Guinea and is one of the smallest falcons. Vanessa Chant (via ABC Illawarra)

12.01.2022 Day 1: City folk are free to roam but there’s been no great rush of tourists yet... how about where you live?

11.01.2022 PIANO PLAYING POLICEMAN A local police sergeant has entertained customers waiting in an Apollo Bay Bakery. Owner Sally Cannon says: "Back in March we removed all of our indoor dining, and a couple of weeks ago we put in a piano for customers to play and it's been fantastic."... "And our local police sergeant, unbeknownst to us, is quite the pianist," Ms Cannon says.

11.01.2022 COUNCIL CLEAN-OUT Warrnambool voters have taken a broom to its city council, using the latest local government election to bring in seven first-time councillors. The new council will comprise Vicki Jellie, Otha Akoch, Max Taylor, Angie Paspaliaris, Debbie Arnott, Ben Blain, and Richard Ziegeler.

10.01.2022 This baby wombat... is... too... cute... for words! This little snuggly wombat joey has melted our hearts! ( - @crazy_wombat_lady on Instagram, via #abcmyphoto)

10.01.2022 "STAY THE COURSE" Premier Daniel Andrews is urging Victorians to 'trust in the process' and abide by coronavirus restrictions. There are just 2 active cases of coronavirus in regional Victoria, where the 14-day rolling average is 0.1... Mr Andrews said there was no excuse for breaking coronavirus laws, after news footage emerged of large gatherings at beaches in Melbourne. "Nobody has the right to break the rules and potentially put at risk everything that good, decent, law-abiding Victorians have built," he said. " All of the sacrifice has to be worth something."

10.01.2022 A deep blue night sky, dotted with stars Andy Smith Photographic ventured out after dark to capture the Milky Way over the Victorian countryside. What a sight!... ( - Andy Smith Photographic)

10.01.2022 Mark is a Heywire Trailblazer - a young Australian doing good things for our future If you're aged between 18 and 28, you could be a Trailblazer too - you'll have your work featured on the ABC and you'll receive an amazing package of support. Apply today! https://ab.co/2YAxqxp Applications close November 10, 2021.

10.01.2022 A fiery sunrise over Wye River JROD Captures snuck out early to capture this incredible dawn lightshow at Wye River, near Apollo Bay. The gnarled jetty posts just add that rustic touch!... ( - JROD Captures)

09.01.2022 #BREAKING: As the "ring of steel" separating regional Victoria from Melbourne is lifted, Victoria has recorded no coronavirus cases and no deaths for a tenth consecutive day. There are four active cases. Two mystery cases have been detected in the past fortnight.... Victorians are enjoying greater freedoms with the further easing of restrictions from today.

09.01.2022 Are councils providing enough support to households impacted by COVID-19? The Colac Otway Shire Council is extending its no-interest period to help COVID-impacted ratepayers. The council's decided to extend its period until the end of the financial year, and stopped charging interest on unpaid rates from March 1. ... The initial no-interest period was set until June 30 this year before being extended do December 31, then again until June 31, 2021. Do you need assistance from your council?

09.01.2022 South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer says plans to relax the state's coronavirus border arrangements with Victoria will be discussed at this morning's transition committee meeting.

09.01.2022 Victorians are now allowed to enter South Australia again, provided they fill in a new cross border travel application. The border has opened after being closed for 251 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. More details from our local news team.... https://ab.co/3oaoGWa

09.01.2022 A western Victorian funeral director says he believes live-streaming services will remain, despite eased restrictions on attendance numbers at funerals. At the moment, 20 people can attend funerals indoors, and 50 outside. But from November 23, 100 people can attend, as long as they abide by the four square metre rule. Geoff Sanderson, owner of Fred Crouch and Sons in Stawell, says most regional churches aren't big enough to accommodate 100 people under the new restrictions. ... More details from our local news team. https://ab.co/36zzs15

08.01.2022 #LIVE Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference. Victoria has recorded seven new coronavirus infections and two more deaths overnight. MORE:https://ab.co/3l6zGCc

08.01.2022 Spectacular views so close to home! What a beautiful day it was

08.01.2022 #ICMYMI on the weekend, we have DISCO WOMBATS!! (sort of...)

08.01.2022 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference. Victoria has recorded eight new coronavirus infections and two more deaths overnight. MORE: https://ab.co/3jpeXZW

07.01.2022 #BREAKING Victoria has recorded eight new cases of coronavirus and three more deaths overnight. The 14 day rolling average for Melbourne is now down to 12 while in regional Victoria it is zero-point-one.

06.01.2022 More cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Ballarat and south-west region, according to the most recent state government figures. Learn more from you local ABC new team.

06.01.2022 Give yourselves a round of applause Southwest Vic!

06.01.2022 A science advisory panel has recommended platypuses be listed as vulnerable in Victoria. The Grampians National Park is one of the only areas in the state where platypus populations are relatively stable.

06.01.2022 #BREAKING Regional Victorians "very close" to being able to travel interstate, Victorian Premier says. Victoria recorded just one new case of COVID-19 overnight, and Premier Daniel Andrews said interstate travel for regional Victorians may be possible soon. "We're very close to having a situation where regional Victorians will be able to travel into New South Wales and into SA as well," he said.... "Those arrangements are for other Premiers to announce. We are closer to that. "Once we're in a position to bring down that ring of steel between metro Melbourne and regional Victoria, then there will be greater freedom of movement within Victoria and then there can be further interstate travel. "The biggest thing we can do is get the numbers low and keep them low."

05.01.2022 The state government is urging anyone with coronavirus symptoms that's visited Colac recently to get tested immediately. The state government says viral fragments of COVID-19 were found in the town's wastewater more than a week ago. Initial testing of wastewater taken from the Colac wastewater treatment plant on 23 November was inconclusive and further analysis of the sample was requested. ... Further results received yesterday showed that very low levels of viral fragments were present, according to the DHHS. This viral shedding may come from different sources such as used tissues, off hands and skin, or in stools and last for several weeks beyond a person’s infectious period. Discovery of viral fragments of COVID-19 does not mean that a someone with an active case of coronavirus has been in the region.

05.01.2022 A person has died in a housefire in Rosebrook, near Port Fairy, which started around 9pm last night. Poice and firefighters arrived at the Lydiard Street property to find the house fully engulfed in flames. The body of a person - who is yet to be formally identified - was found during a search of the house.... The fire is not currently being treated as suspicious, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.

04.01.2022 Australia has finalised a deal for a limited travel bubble between New Zealand and select Australian states, with flights across the Tasman expected within weeks. Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke to his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern earlier today. Speaking yesterday, Mr Morrison indicated a travel arrangement may be one-way at first, with Australians not allowed to visit New Zealand.... "It's more likely to be a one-way bubble in the first instance, i.e. New Zealanders being able to travel to Australia, that's good for Australian tourism," he said. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack then today confirmed NSW and the NT will be the first states to welcome quarantine-free travellers from New Zealand. "I'm announcing the first stage of this arrangement, under which quarantine free travel will be possible from New Zealand to New South Wales and the Northern Territory from Friday 16 October, 12:01 am to be precise," Mr McCormack said.

04.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference.

03.01.2022 LET IT GLOW! Christmas has a distinctly electric feel in Warrnambool this year, thanks to some brilliant installations by renowned neon artist Carla O'Brien. A total of 16 installations have been turned on across the city, with the pieces set to become a permanent part of the town's Christmas decorations. ... The new sculptures were unveiled as part of A Very Liebig Christmas over the weekend, and will remain in place until after Christmas. They can be found in and around Liebig Street, with two installations at Cannon Hill as well. Ms O’Brien said that she was thrilled to be back in Warrnambool. It was such a positive experience with the neon trail that we had over wintertime, so it was fantastic to come back and bring a different side of Christmas, something that’s completely unique, she said. These are original pieces and Warrnambool is the first in the world to get them." (Images: Warrnambool City Council. )

03.01.2022 Colac Otway case lingers as last remaining active COVID-19 case in the south-west There were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the regions overnight, and just three active cases are left in regional Victoria. The 14-day rolling daily case average in the regions has dropped to 0.2.... More info: https://ab.co/3cG24bm Access the Department of Health and Human Services data here: https://bit.ly/3cHujGx

03.01.2022 Calling all stargazers -- this month the universe is putting on a show!

03.01.2022 NEW STRAIN OF 'SUPER NITS' IN AUSTRALIA Scientists are warning of an emerging strain of chemically resistant head lice. The ‘super nits’ have been shown to not respond to chemicals like Permethrin, Pyrethrin and Malathion, which you typically buy over the counter.... Queensland Health suggests one non-insecticidal treatment option is dousing hair in conditioner and manually removing the insects and eggs with a fine-toothed comb. https://bit.ly/2SUCgPJ

03.01.2022 CHRISTMAS WITH BLUEY AND BINGO This year the Donnell family welcomed Bingo and Bluey to their farm gate Christmas display in Tickera. Emily Donnell said she hopes they bring a smile to those who pass by.... Have you seen a great Christmas display for 2020?

03.01.2022 The misty serenity of the Macedon Ranges Debbie Karwata took this atmospheric shot - how cinematic! ... ( - Debbie Karwata, or @2who_adventure_d.karwata on Insta)

02.01.2022 Chicken v snake Collette May from Simpson filmed her chicken in the fight of its life yesterday. What happens at the end might surprise you! : Collette May

02.01.2022 Victoria has stunned the world with how successfully it has stamped out its coronavirus outbreak. But contact tracing is arguably easier during a lockdown, when fewer people are moving around. So will the state's system cope now that Victoria is opening back up?

01.01.2022 Blue skies and yellow fields Emma Burnham's snap of the canola fields near Lake Bolac is here to light up your morning! ... ( - Emma Burnham, or @emma_burnham_photography on Insta)

01.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference with Health Minister Martin Foley. Mr Andrews is set to announce changes to the state's coronavirus restrictions. Victoria recorded two cases of COVID-19 overnight and no further deaths.... MORE: https://ab.co/3lOWhnk

01.01.2022 Regional Victorians will be able to have visitors to their homes for the first time in two months from Friday. Learn more from your local ABC news team.

01.01.2022 #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

01.01.2022 Did you feel it? Another earthquake has hit north of Glenorchy this morning. The 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 5:35am.... It follows a magnitude 3.6 earthquake which hit the region on Friday. There have been no reports of damage.