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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

Councillors given 'panic buttons' after threats from public

Duress alarms, often used by healthcare workers in high-risk settings, are being handed out by a regional Victorian council to boost elected representatives' safety.    
A clip-on device with green and red buttons

Published: Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Crimeby Emile Pavlich

Southern 80 water ski race cancelled for second year straight

One past Southern 80 winner and record holder wonders if the race will ever return. 
Blue ski boat racing on the a river with Superman logos

Published: Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Water Skiingby Anna McGuinness

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

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

Victorian premier's husband caught drink driving

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband was caught drink driving, saying the incident left her "disappointed and embarrassed".
A close up of Jactina Allan speaking at a media event.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Mining exploration heads underground in Victoria amid gold 'renaissance'

The Victorian government approves two companies to drill deep underground exploration tunnels amid a gold "renaissance" driven by high gold prices.
Two people in construction hats look at a drilling rig.

Published: Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Goldby Anna McGuinness

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Full Steam Ahead

A new, luxury paddle steamer built in Mildura, is making its way 800km upstream along the Murray River to its new home in Echuca.  Navigating the journey has been a huge challenge, but the river community has rallied to the cause.
Duration: 12 minutes 7 seconds

Source: ABC News

Tomato growers forced to think outside the box for new revenue streams

Under pressure from cheap imports, Victorian tomato growers are looking for new markets for their by-products and it might not be what you expect.
Duration: 1 minute 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Missing pet labrador rescued from mine shaft

Missing dog Ted the labrador is rescued from a mine shaft in Trentham, central Victoria, by local firefighters and the CFA's mine rescue team.
Duration: 55 seconds

Source: ABC News

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

Source: ABC News

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