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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.

A Victorian disability pensioner who claims to have been been falsely nominated for nearly 60 traffic infringements says he has had yet another crime wrongly pinned on him.

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.

When migratory birds return to Australia in spring they could bring the devastating strain of bird flu that has killed thousands of penguins in Antarctica, deeply worrying the people charged with protecting Victoria's little penguin colonies.

Volunteer firefighters from dozens of brigades in north central Victoria will refuse to fight fires at properties hosting renewable energy plants or transmission lines.

More than 20 regional Victorian health services have been told their budgets will be slashed by up to 30 per cent in the coming financial year, the ABC understands.

The Victorian government's announcement of the first new gas extraction project approved in a decade has been met with mixed reactions, with some saying gas is still necessary while others believe "enough damage has been done".

The Victorian Department of Education faces several lawsuits from survivors who were sexually abused by a teacher the department knowingly moved to other schools after fielding complaints of abuse.

The County Court in Warrnambool heard Port Fairy pool operators did not test children's swimming abilities before allowing them to use an inflatable aquatic device and did not have procedures in place for how to manage children on the device. 

Vaguely military in appearance — garish blue and green paint scheme notwithstanding — the vessel bristles with radar, sonar and other monitoring equipment. The object of its scrutiny has scientists worried.

From a young age, Conor Pall's life was plagued by domestic violence. Now he's using his experience to advocate for other young people in a system that ignores their needs. 

Starting next year, the Victorian government plans to fund 400 pelvic pain and menstrual health education sessions for students across the state, with regional and rural schools prioritised for delivery. 

The National Centre for Farmer Health has had its funding confirmed, after earlier being told the funding had been cut in the Victorian budget.

The incident occurred during a union push for more funding to help firefighters maintain Victoria's aging fleet.

The Victorian government's budget released today attempts modest cost savings, but the main message appears to be: don't panic.

The Victorian budget has confirmed delays to the Airport Rail Link, as the state government outlines its plan to tackle the state's rising record debt.

When Jimmi Buscombe created Gutsy the wombat under a Warrnambool bridge six years ago, he could never have imagined where it would lead him. 

At this regional youth centre, vaping has outstripped alcohol and cannabis as the most common addiction. These teenagers tell us how they managed to quit.

Until recently, these Victorian farmers could control wild dogs or dingoes but a recent rule change means they can no longer keep the predators at bay. 

How country-town carpenter and musician Billy Barker's "simple gesture" led to a group of Timorese meat workers performing at one of Australia's biggest music festivals just 12 months later.

For nearly 27 years, the family of Meaghan Rose has been trying to prove she was murdered. Now, the ABC can reveal fresh details about her suspected killer.

Police say a man is in custody while the search for a second suspect continues following the incident in the state's south-west.

The champion horse trainer has been cleared of allegations that he used a jigger on racehorses with the intention of corrupting the outcome of the 2018 Melbourne Cup. 

Estimates suggest every Australian will know someone struggling with addiction at some point in their life, even if they're not aware of it.

Does your dog love Bluey as much as you? A viral TikTok theory would have you believe the colour of Australia's beloved blue heeler might have something to do with it.