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Green hydrogen to power mobile tower in Gippsland next time a storm cuts electricity
Energys Australia will source green hydrogen from Victoria for the fuel cells, which allow communities to stay connected for 72 hours even when the power is out.
Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Telecommunications Services Industryby Anne Simmons
Famous orca Split Fin excites South Coast residents by returning with new family member
With distinctive characteristics, Split Fin and Bent Tip are part of an orca family that has thrilled South Coast residents since being spotted more than 20 years ago.
Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Whalesby Adriane Reardon and Eddie Williams
How would you feel about having a nuclear reactor in your backyard?
Traralgon residents fear the Coalition's proposal to build a nuclear plant nearby will drive down property prices, but some also see it as a chance for an economic boost when the coal power station closes.
Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Nuclear Energyby William Howard
'I tried to have a sensible career': Why the star of Underbelly and Offspring had to choose acting
The beloved actor made her name playing abrasive characters in some of Australia's most beloved TV shows. Now she's taking on Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? once more.
Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentby Hannah Reich
In 10 years, Liv Lovelace went from being the only girl at the skatepark, to an Olympian
Australia will field the fourth-largest skateboard team heading to Paris behind the US, Brazil and Japan — while also including the youngest Olympian on the Australian team.
Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Sportby Jessica Lamb
Rescuers free humpback whale tangled in 800kg of ropes, buoys it may have towed from Antarctica
A distressed humpback whale tangled in a huge mass of fishing equipment has been freed after a major rescue effort off the Gippsland coast in Victoria.
Published: Source: ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic: Whalesby Ashlee Aldridge
Watch how Greg Lynn explained campers' deaths to police after his arrest during murder investigation
Newly released police tapes reveal how Greg Lynn explained the deaths of Carol Clay and Russell Hill to officers during the interview in which he was charged with their murders.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Kristian Silva
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Can Victoria say no if Dutton gives nuclear the green light?
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has outright rejected the Liberal party's proposed nuclear power plan, but a constitutional law expert says Victoria might not have a choice.
Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds
Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Nuclear Energywith Sammy J
'Economic madness': Prime Minister slams Dutton's nuclear plan
PM Anthony Albanese told Raf Epstein Peter Dutton's new nuclear power plan was "economic madness".
Mr Albanese also said there was “no place” for the “serious attack” on Labor MP Josh Burns’ St Kilda office.
Duration: 11 minutes 52 seconds
Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Nuclear Energywith Rafael Epstein
Liberals insist nuclear power brings energy prices down
Climate Change and Energy Shadow Minister said nuclear power would be a cheaper alternative energy source to renewables.
This is despite a new CSIRO report that found nuclear could cost double that of renewables.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds
Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Nuclear Energyby Rafael Epstein
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With a shrinking number of foreign students, smaller universities are struggling to survive
Jubin Raju loves studying in Australia but the government plans to put a cap on international students like him and that is not good news for struggling regional universities.
Source: ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic: Educationby Alice Walker
'Don't worry about yesterday': The life advice that kept cowboy Kenny going through his battle with cancer
With 50 years of experience in the outback sport of campdraft, Kenny Boulton decided he wasn't going to let prostate cancer stop him from doing what he loved.
Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Peter Quattrocelli
'The goanna had a good go at this person's leg': Why bush nurses need to be prepared for just about anything
Bush nurses are often the first responders to emergencies in remote areas, which means they could be delivering a baby one day, and saving someone's life on the back of a ute the next.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Georgia Lenton-Williams and Sacha Payne
On this frosty morning train ride, some passengers say lower regional fares have changed their morning commute
Reduced prices have seen V/Line passenger numbers increase but the promised extra rail services haven't appeared — which can lead to packed carriages and longer commutes.
Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Public Transportby Rhiannon Stevens
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Published: Source: ABC MELBOURNE
Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018
The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.
Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Horse Racing
Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers
Greg Messer collapsed and clinically died — for more than 15 minutes — after a cardiac arrest in October 2020 following a triathlon swim, but the actions of those nearby who knew CPR saved his life.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds
Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Public Health
Daughter of man killed in suspected arson attack in Melbourne's west joins calls for information
Two Sunshine North men were killed when the factory they were sleeping in was destroyed by a fire that police believe was deliberately lit.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Arson
Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018
The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.
Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Horse Racingby Rochelle Kirkham and Laura Mayers
Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers
Greg Messer collapsed and clinically died — for more than 15 minutes — after a cardiac arrest in October 2020 following a triathlon swim, but the actions of those nearby who knew CPR saved his life.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds
Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Public Healthby James Taylor and Lucy Loram
'Up-and-coming Barossa Valley' pushes back against large solar farm
Residents in the regional Victorian community are concerned a proposed 665-hectare solar farm would change the microclimate of the renowned grape-growing region and drive away tourism.
Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Solar Energyby Emma D'Agostino
Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to
The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes
'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut
Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games
How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop.
Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)
Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find
Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato
