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Long public transport trips are now a go-to for holiday homecomings

Budget-conscious travellers are turning to long-haul trips on public transport to get home for Christmas, but overcrowding and delays in the regions can cause headaches.
A girl with brown hair and a brown hoodie sits at the window seat of a the vline train and looks at the camera

Published: Source: ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic: Public Transportby Ethan Seiderman and Philippe Perez

When Helen's late mum became lost or forgetful, her community helped

The small Victorian town of Ouyen, 440 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, is known for its grain and sheep farms, but also for being "dementia friendly".
An older lady in red standing next to a rose bush with her daughter with brown hair behind her

Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Alzheimer's and Dementiaby Sarah Buchecker

'A big storm day': Tornadoes possible as wild weather hits Victoria

Victorians faced intense rainfall, damaging winds and large hailstones after severe storms swept across parts of the state. Emergency services called on road users to drive carefully in dangerous conditions.
Big hailstones in the front yard of a home in Victoria's north.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather

The tai chi teacher Ballarat refused to lose has finally won his fight

Jack Yang's immigration lawyer said his chances of staying in Australia were "nearly zero," but Ballarat's tai chi community had other plans.
Man with glasses smiling wearing tai chi uniform and a Melbourne Demons Football Club hat.

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Human Interestby Steve Martin and Charlotte Wilkes

After a million kilometres, stock agent retires LandCruiser 4WD

A Victorian stock agent's four-wheel drive LandCruiser has reached a rare milestone, as experts say Australians are keeping their cars longer than ever.
Gary Driscoll stands next to his 1-million kilometre LandCruiser in the Horsham Toyota dealership.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Automotive Industryby Peter Quattrocelli

Grace Tame fights against a legal loophole frustrating abuse survivors

In every Australian state and the NT, churches cannot be held vicariously liable for historical child sexual abuse perpetrated by their priests. Grace Tame is leading the charge for change.
Woman staring at camera while standing next to a window

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sexual Offencesby Joanna Woodburn and Eden Hynninen

Bendigo Writers Festival debacle continues as sponsor is asked to apologise

The debate around the failed Bendigo Writers Festival, which will not run next year, again embroils sponsor La Trobe University in controversy amid calls for more transparency and accountability.
Bendigo writers festival signs with the capital theatre in the background

Published: Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Eventsby Sarah Lawrence, Zain Nabi and Fiona Parker

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The ABC’s Takeover competition has been helping 1000s of young people in regional areas to turn their life stories into a ripping yarn.
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Shearing Legend: Handshake shearing partnership endures for 75 years

At 85, Australian Shearing Hall of Fame inductee John Harris can still hold his own in the woolshed.
Duration: 12 minutes 26 seconds

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Willing Workers: Migrant workers embracing opportunities in Ararat

A Victorian town has embraced an effective solution to labour shortages by looking for workers well outside its own region.
Duration: 12 minutes 58 seconds

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Researchers scour farmland near Ballarat for meteorite after sky sightings

A group of five researchers spoke with the ABC on their hunt for a meteorite that fell to the earth on August 10th.
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