Daniel Miles
Warrnambool, VIC
Daniel Miles is an award-winning reporter based in Warrnambool, Victoria. He has a passion for social justice, sport, live music and nerdy things. Oh, and once he saw a blimp.
Latest by Daniel Miles
Plant store becomes goldfish adoption agency to help save pets from the flush
Few things make Tegan Warren as upset as the idea of a goldfish about to be flushed down the toilet.
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Parents 'panicked out of their mind' by cost of living turn to doomsday prepper for help
By Daniel Miles
Trevor Andrei is a self-described doomsday prepper and survival guide. But it's not just people fearing the end of days that are coming to him for help, as the cost-of-living crisis bites hard.
What would it take for the AFL to bring back State Of Origin football?
By Daniel Miles
Some of Australian rules football's most iconic moments surfaced when the league's best pulled on a representative jumper. But in an age of intense injury and performance scrutiny, is there a world where State of Origin could resume?
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The silver lining of losses: Is this the last chance to re-build via an undiluted draft?
By Daniel Miles
North Melbourne and Richmond fans would be forgiven for looking to the draft as consolation after a weekend of heartbreaking losses. But with the looming introduction of the Tasmania Devils, is there still time to use the draft to launch back up the ladder?
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analysis:The Tigers rested Dusty Martin so he could play his 300th at home — is it a growing trend in the AFL?
By Daniel Miles
Dustin Martin will play his 300th in front of the Tigers faithful this weekend, after he was rested from having to do it in Adelaide.
Egg farmers near avian influenza outbreak scramble into action after week-long lockdown lifted
By Daniel Miles
While supermarket shelves were stripped bare of egg cartons, the storage room at Wes Humpage's farm was reaching capacity. Until today.
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Tigers upset Crows in thrilling clash to record second win of the season in emphatic fashion
By Dean Bilton and Daniel Miles with wires
Adem Yze's young Tigers have found their roar once more, travelling to Adelaide on a five-day back-up to down the Crows by eight points in a thriller.
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As Australia prepares to play its first match, here's everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup
By Daniel Miles
Australia starts its T20 Cricket World Cup campaign against Oman in Barbados on Thursday morning. Here's what you need to know about their chances.
Sarah killed her front lawn. She's never been happier or more relaxed
By Daniel Miles
What do you do when the traditional turf lawn isn't quite cutting it anymore? Rip it out and start again — this time with something other than lush green lines in mind.
Les will let you stay in his old-fashioned country pub for free. He just asks for one thing in return
By Daniel Miles
Inspired by the legacy of Ernest Hemingway's free room and board in Paris, a footballer turned publican is offering a comfy bed and warm meal for anyone pursuing an artistic endeavour.
Grieving mother finds hope in an empty warehouse
Twelve months on from a tragic crash that claimed four young lives in Bochara, Lee-Ann Elms provides a glimmer of hope to a town that was torn apart.
How a farmer's glass vase turned viral fire hazard after it 'cooked me brand new deck'
When farmer Sam Tickner moved a glass vase to a table in his backyard he had no idea he was setting in motion a series of events that would risk his house burning to the ground.
Electric garbage truck trialled in regional Australia drives 'like a limousine'
With the take-up of electric vehicles across Australia commercial market considered "pretty modest" so far, those supporting an EV garbage truck trial in Shepparton believe its important to start chipping away towards a transition.
It took this doctor more than a decade to find relief for his chronic migraine
By Daniel Miles
Andrew Leech suffered with migraine for years. It was only when he studied to become a doctor that he realised help was out there. Now, he wants to make it easier to find relief.
When her NDIS payments stopped for months, Becki turned to her own savings to pay for vital services
NDIS users facing unpaid bills and deteriorating mental health due to months-long funding delays call for more compassion and less complexity in the system.
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David got to know Shirley while driving her to chemo sessions. Then they fell in love
When David asked Shirley to marry him, she told him to ask again when he was serious. A few months later, the pair were married on their farm in regional Victoria.
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Why do dogs love watching Bluey? An expert in animal behaviour has some theories
By Daniel Miles
Videos of pups watching Bluey — and apparently enjoying it — often circulate on social media, with some suggesting the show's colours are particularly canine-friendly. But is there any science behind the idea?
Waverley Park was set to be the second biggest stadium in the world — but its demise is a lesson we can't ignore
By Daniel Miles
As debate rages over new stadiums in Hobart and Brisbane, the 25-year anniversary of Waverley Park's demise should be treated as a case study of what not to do.
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Music festival offers pre-paid subscriptions to fend off Splendour-like cancellation
As festivals around Australia struggle to remain viable, one regional event is bucking the trend with a unique early-access subscription model.
Chronic migraine attacks stole 17 years of Natalie's life. One injection gave her life back to her
By Daniel Miles
Women who are of working age make up the vast majority of almost five million Australians afflicted with migraine. Yet experts say many are needlessly suffering and it is ruining their careers and quality of life.
Women 'tearing their hair out' amid continuing global shortage of vital menopause medication
By Daniel Miles
From full body aches and pains to burning hot flushes and wild, anxious mood swings, the twists and turns Anne Berthelsen-Murray's body takes through the worst of menopause are no trivial annoyance.
Dungeons and Dragons' latest wave of adventurers roll with the punches
Once seen as the domain of teenage boys in their parents' basements, Dungeons and Dragons is broadening its player base and enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
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From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?
By Daniel Miles
Australians know they are accepting a certain level of risk every time they step onto a sporting field. But when playing sport leads to death, society's tolerance and the sport's social licence is tested.
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Victorian council declares natives 'the way to go' as locals are given free plants to grow biodiversity
In a small part of regional Australia, one council is thinking outside the box to ensure all residents have the chance to snare a "home among the gumtrees".
Usually, this huge goanna is flat-out like a lizard drinking from the river. Not this time
When Luke Simpson clocked in to work at Torrumbarry Weir for his early morning inspections one of the last things he probably thought he'd be doing would be winching an enormous goanna out of the water.
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