Rosa Ritchie
Rosa Ritchie is a journalist and producer living on Yorta Yorta country in Shepparton, Victoria. Follow her work for ABC Goulburn Murray on Twitter @rosa__ritchie, and contact her at [email protected].
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Identity fraud victim fears for his safety after hit-run committed in car hired under his name
Melbourne man Ilker has been dealing with fraudulent traffic offences, public transport fines and financial crime for three years, since his licence details were stolen.
Australian man stunned to find out he lost his citizenship 33 years ago due to now-defunct law
A father-of-two from Victoria has his world turned upside down by an immigration law repealed in 2002. When he spoke to the ABC, the Department of Immigration changed its tune.
Litany of failures 'not of this magnitude before' and still under investigation caused triple-0 outage, Telstra CEO says
Telstra says its triple-0 call centre was overwhelmed last Friday morning, with the telco's CEO saying a series of system failures contributed to the 90-minute outage and the worst failure of the system that she was aware of.
Telstra boss apologises after Melbourne patient dies during outage at national triple-0 call centre
Staff at Telstra's national call centre were forced to email emergency referrals to triple-0 operators in some states after services went down.
Mother separated from daughter for 18 years among first to apply for Australian-first redress scheme
Jude Hudson was whisked away to give birth in a home for unwed mothers in her mid-teens, then her baby girl was taken from her. She may now be entitled to compensation for Victorian mothers forced to put their children up for adoption.
'Absolute explosion' of vape stores around schools stuns health research team
A new study examining how easily children can illegally access vapes in Melbourne's west has found vape stores less than 200 metres from schools and retailers selling e-cigarettes for as little as $10.
Coroner reports 2022 as Victoria's worst year for overdose deaths in a decade as heroin use soars
The Victorian State Coroner says new data can help save lives, calling for better access to support, treatment and education as the state government's commitment to a Melbourne safe injecting room remains uncertain.
Key drug for palliative care patients in acute pain to be discontinued
The sole distributor of Ordine in Australia will stop supplying the liquid morphine in December, but palliative care professionals say their patients cannot do without it.
Authorities say 400-year-old trees are being illegally cut down at rates never seen before in northern Victorian forests
This winter Parks Victoria is cracking down on organised groups felling river red gums at unprecedented rates.
Community cut by bridge closure enters eighth month with 'nothing done', residents say
People living near the Acheron Breakaway Bridge are calling for clear communication from Murrindindi Shire Council about when repair works will take place.
Judi's son feels safe after a long struggle but a notice to vacate may change that
A residential disability and aged care facility in regional Victoria is closing due to financial pressures, leaving families scrambling to find solutions for their loved ones.
Mother issues desperate plea after son, 12, allegedly assaulted twice at school bus stop
Parts of the community are calling for greater safety measures at a Shepparton bus interchange some say has a growing reputation for violent incidents involving students.
Man dies in hospital after car hits power pole
Police are investigating the circumstances of a Shepparton East crash that killed a passenger and left a driver with serious upper body injuries.
Man spared jail over fatal pub brawl where punches thrown 'indiscriminately'
A man who was involved in a 2017 pub brawl that killed a 51-year-old man in north-east Victoria has been spared jail time.
Later this year, the state of Victoria will start treaty negotiations. Here's what could be in it
A special election is underway in Victoria to choose the next First Peoples' Assembly members, who will sit down opposite government to negotiate a statewide treaty.
Critics say $250k loans for fruit growers devastated by hailstorms a drop in the ocean
Fruit growers in regional Victoria are being offered concessional loans to recover after hailstorms destroyed crops, but industry advocates say it will only touch the surface for medium and large-scale producers.
Two country football players join 'revered' group of scorers by kicking 1,000th goal on same weekend
Two Victorian country football players kick a rare milestone on the same weekend in different teams and leagues, much to the delight of dedicated fans who rush the field as per tradition.
Demand soars for therapy program where horses and people help each other
The demand for mental health support in regional Victoria is rising after last year's floods. A unique counselling service near one of the hardest hit towns is pleading for donations to expand its service.
Google Maps diverts drivers away from deadly Victorian road where five people died during April
Google Maps agrees to divert drivers away from a country Victorian road where five people recently died in a three-vehicle accident, but residents want more action to prevent further tragedies.
Police searching for Melbourne woman missing since Saturday while on holiday in Bright
Lillian Ip, 48, was last seen having a video chat with a friend from her accommodation on Gavin Street in the popular north-east Victorian tourist town at about 7:30pm on Saturday.
Man in critical condition after gas explosion at Victorian recycling facility
Six people were injured in the blast, including two who had to be airlifted to hospital. Authorities are at the scene working to determine what happened.
Indigenous soldiers honoured in Anzac pilgrimage amid renewed calls for 'acknowledgement'
Descendants of Yorta Yorta man and Indigenous activist William Cooper have made a pilgrimage to his country and gravesite, echoing calls for recognition of First Nations' contribution to Australia's war efforts.
Driver spoke with police three minutes before crash that killed five people at Strathmerton, court told
Victoria Police say the three-vehicle collision at Strathmerton in northern Victoria yesterday afternoon was the state's deadliest road crash in more than a decade.
Wangaratta man out on bail after crash kills cousin, as mother keeps vigil by younger brother's beside
A Wangaratta man with a history of speeding is released on bail following a fatal crash on Easter Sunday that killed his cousin and left other family members with serious injuries.
Mobile homes offer rebuilding residents some solace as insurance woes called out
Residents rebuilding their flood-ravaged northern Victorian homes will be able to put government-funded caravans or modular houses on their properties until they get the job done.