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Anger over disposal of bird flu waste in outbreak-free Victorian town

Avian influenza-affected birds, eggs and soil from an outbreak at Euroa are being disposed of more than 100 kilometres away at Rutherglen, in a decision described by locals as "absolutely crazy".

Published: WedWed 19 Mar 2025 at 10:04amSource: ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic: Poultry Farmingby Sarah Krieg, Sandra Moon and Jane McNaughton

Two Italian grape varieties make their Australian debut this vintage

It took Mark Walpole eight years to get the two varieties into Australia and this year will be the first vintage.

Light-coloured grapes hang on vines in a vineyard on a sunny day.

Published: MonMon 17 Mar 2025 at 6:47pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Viticultureby Annie Brown

Duck hunting banned in parts of Victoria over bird flu concerns

Wild duck hunting is added to a list of prohibited activities near an outbreak of the H7 strain of bird flu, and shooters worry it could be a "practice run" for broader restrictions.

Published: SunSun 16 Mar 2025 at 8:37pmSource: ABC SheppartonTopic: Avian Influenzaby Charmaine Manuel

Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Deb Gray was born with malformed legs and no arms. From hanging out with rock stars and road-tripping across America to becoming a mum, she led a remarkable life.

Woman with grey hair sitting in hospital bed with blue hospital gown on. She has no arms and is smiling at the camera.

Published: SunSun 16 Mar 2025 at 11:09pmSource: ABC GippslandTopic: Human Interestby Rachael Lucas

$35m worth of illegal tobacco up in smoke after huge crops seized

Police say the destruction of 5.2 hectares of illicit tobacco at a northern Victorian property will significantly impact the booming black market.

A police officer, an ATO officer and a Border Force agent look out over a large tobacco crop.

Published: 13 Mar 2025Thu 13 Mar 2025 at 9:52pmSource: ABC SheppartonTopic: Organised Crime

Mother says justice system let her son down by having 'no consequences'

Amy says she has not slept in six months, waiting for a knock on the door to learn her 15-year-old son has been injured, or worse. She supports the Victorian government's proposal to tighten bail laws.

A pink and purple drawing of a boy sitting down in court, arms folded.

Published: 13 Mar 2025Thu 13 Mar 2025 at 2:04amSource: ABC BallaratTopic: Crimeby Eden Hynninen and Sharon Gordon

Thousands of car lovers to descend on Shepparton for Ford Falcon GT event

Ford Falcon GTs from across the country will be on display at the national car show in Shepparton.

Published: 12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 10:35pmSource: ABC SheppartonTopic: Car Enthusiasmby Callum Marshall and Prue Bentley

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Shepparton Rotary Club digging up the past, in time capsule reveal

If you could write a letter today, to society in the future, what would you say?

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Duration: 10 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Historywith Jacinta Parsons

Aussie mask maker in 'limbo' as COVID contract nears end

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, regional Victoria-based business Med-Con was awarded a five year contract from the Morrison government to boost the nation's stockpile of surgical masks.

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Duration: 7 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Health

Thieves make off with vital CFA truck

The ute is an important piece of equipment for the nearby regional towns.

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Duration: 6 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Fireswith Warwick Long

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Local Afghan community on Shepparton Nations Cup

The Afghan community in Shepparton have praised the positive impacts of the local Nations Cup soccer competition

Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

Source: ABC News

Thieves steal 150 Barbies from collector worth $15,000

Police are searching for answers after 150 Barbies and other memorabilia was stolen from a home in country Victoria.

Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

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Shepparton local Victor Apostol's means of getting to dialysis treatment

Shepparton resident Victor Apostol says he is relying on his mother to take him to the local hospital for dialysis treatment as he is no longer eligible for non-emergency patient transport (NEPT.)

Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds

Source: ABC News

Dairy Redemption: Giving bobby calves a longer life

Dairy cows need to have calves to produce milk, but the future is short for those born that are surplus to requirements. Changes are coming to give for these bobby calves calves more value and have longer lives.

Duration: 21 minutes 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Deb Gray was born with malformed legs and no arms. From hanging out with rock stars and road-tripping across America to becoming a mum, she led a remarkable life.

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Human Interestby Rachael Lucas

13yo Charlie began shearing at five and can now fleece 150 sheep a day

Charlie Dunn is barely a teen but has already found his passion in life, and has been hard at it for the past eight years.

A boy holds a sheep by the head while in a shearing shed

Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Sheep Farmingby Annie Brown

Meet the 2025 Trailblazers making a difference in regional Australia

After doctors dismissed Rheanca's pain because they couldn't see where it hurt, she knew people with disability in regional areas needed a space to connect. She is one of Heywire's 2025 Trailblazers winners.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Regional Communities

Rodeo legend notches up 70 years among the toughest broncs and bulls

Long before motorbikes were used for mustering, Ron Woodall had been breaking in horses on stations. He has spent his life in the world of bucking bulls and broncs, becoming a legend in the rodeo community.

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Source: ABC South East SATopic: Human Interestby Liz Rymill

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This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Live: Footscray and Collingwood set up grandstand finish on special MCG night

Footscray Football Club celebrates 100 years in the VFL/AFL on a special night at the MCG against a dangerous Collingwood. Follow the action in our live blog.

Ed Richards kicks the ball as two Collingwood players close him down

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Fri Fix: Usman vs QLD cricket, McAvaney on Coventry IOC appointment, Cleary concussion

Usman Khawaja vs Queensland cricket is the most unexpected feud of 2025 and we have the latest chapter. The opener has delivered a comprehensive breakdown of his version of events and you'll want to hear it.

Usman Khawaja speaks at a Queensland Cricket media conference.

Duration: 15 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

'Not our best performance': Hawks want improvement despite unbeaten start

Undefeated through their opening three matches, the Hawks are not getting carried away with their start to the season, which continued with a gritty 20-point win over the Blues at the MCG.

Three Hawthorn AFL players celebrate a goal against the Blues.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Saving tennis or grabbing power?

Legitimate concerns about revenue share and workload or a push for control and money? A players association co-founded by Novak Djokovic has filed legal action aimed at disrupting the structure of tennis. Nick Kyrgios is among the signatories.

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic embrace after 2022 men's Wimbledon final.

Duration: 14 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Victoria News

Hire scooter companies withdraw from City of Yarra, Melbourne

E-scooter hire companies Lime and Neuron have announced they'll no longer operate in the City of Yarra, in inner Melbourne, after the council imposed a 400 per cent increase in fees.

Hire Scooters Withdraw: a row of lime green scooters in a park

Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Live: Footscray and Collingwood set up grandstand finish on special MCG night

Footscray Football Club celebrates 100 years in the VFL/AFL on a special night at the MCG against a dangerous Collingwood. Follow the action in our live blog.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Dean Bilton

Suburban Rail Loop will cost more than what Victoria budgeted for, report warns

A report released by independent body Infrastructure Australia says it has low confidence in the cost estimate for the Victorian government's multi-billion-dollar signature rail project.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government Fundingby Richard Willingham

Names of foreigners suppressed in case of teen accused of plane hijack attempt

The identities of foreigners a 17-year-old may have spoken to before allegedly trying to hijack a Jetstar plane will be kept secret for at least three months.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Kristian Silva

National News

West Australian man found guilty of raping 7yo girl

The 58-year-old man, who the ABC cannot legally identify, sexually assaulted the girl between 2015 and 2017.

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Published: 1h agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 9:08amSource: ABC KimberleyTopic: Crimeby Rosanne Maloney

Mother's boyfriend known to cause harm before toddler's death, inquest hears

The inquest into a 14-month-old's death after he suffered multiple injuries has heard his mother's boyfriend was known by the Department of Communities and Justice.

Published: 2h agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 8:05amSource: ABC RiverinaTopic: Courts

Queensland's first pill testing festival saved by venue shift

Organisers of the Rabbit's Eat Lettuce festival had to scramble after being denied access to their previous site with just weeks to go.

A DJ performing a concert on stage in front a castle covered in lights

Published: 3h agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 7:59amSource: ABC Southern QldTopic: Carnivals and Festivalsby Peter Sanders

Live: Footscray and Collingwood set up grandstand finish on special MCG night

Footscray Football Club celebrates 100 years in the VFL/AFL on a special night at the MCG against a dangerous Collingwood. Follow the action in our live blog.

Published: 18m agoFri 21 Mar 2025 at 10:45amSource: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Dean Bilton

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Anger over disposal of bird flu waste in outbreak-free Victorian town

Two Italian grape varieties make their Australian debut this vintage

Duck hunting banned in parts of Victoria over bird flu concerns

Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

$35m worth of illegal tobacco up in smoke after huge crops seized

Mother says justice system let her son down by having 'no consequences'

Thousands of car lovers to descend on Shepparton for Ford Falcon GT event

ABC Shepparton Local News

Shepparton Rotary Club digging up the past, in time capsule reveal

Aussie mask maker in 'limbo' as COVID contract nears end

Thieves make off with vital CFA truck

ABC Radio SHEPPARTON

Nightlife

Connect with ABC Shepparton

Local Afghan community on Shepparton Nations Cup

Thieves steal 150 Barbies from collector worth $15,000

Shepparton local Victor Apostol's means of getting to dialysis treatment

Dairy Redemption: Giving bobby calves a longer life

Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

13yo Charlie began shearing at five and can now fleece 150 sheep a day

Meet the 2025 Trailblazers making a difference in regional Australia

Rodeo legend notches up 70 years among the toughest broncs and bulls

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Sign up for an ABC newsletter

Live: Footscray and Collingwood set up grandstand finish on special MCG night

Fri Fix: Usman vs QLD cricket, McAvaney on Coventry IOC appointment, Cleary concussion

'Not our best performance': Hawks want improvement despite unbeaten start

Saving tennis or grabbing power?

Hire scooter companies withdraw from City of Yarra, Melbourne

Live: Footscray and Collingwood set up grandstand finish on special MCG night

Suburban Rail Loop will cost more than what Victoria budgeted for, report warns

Names of foreigners suppressed in case of teen accused of plane hijack attempt

West Australian man found guilty of raping 7yo girl

Mother's boyfriend known to cause harm before toddler's death, inquest hears

Queensland's first pill testing festival saved by venue shift

Live: Footscray and Collingwood set up grandstand finish on special MCG night

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