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Leave now warnings issued for bushfires at Hotspur, Grampians National Park

ABC

Water-bombing aircraft have been called in to fight two out-of control bushfires in far south-west Victoria. Twenty CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria crews are working on the ground to control the blaze, alongside seven aerial water-bombers. Forest Fire Management Incident Controller Jon Rofe told the ABC fire investigators and Victoria Police were at the fire ground trying to determine …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record

ABC

As chaotic weather wreaks havoc across Tasmania and Victoria, there are warnings over a heightened threat of bushfires in the coming months in other parts of the country. Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory face an increased risk of bushfires this spring after "unusually high" maximum temperatures were recorded around the country. The official seasonal bushfire outlook shows …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Grampians residents' insurance premiums rise after Halls Gap bushfires

ABC

Halls Gap resident Lisa Whyte was shocked to receive an email from her insurance company in March advising her of a 500 per cent increase in her premium. Shopping around A spokesperson for IAG, which in June 2023 started a general insurance partnership with Ms Whyte's insurer ANZ, said they always tried to keep premium increases to a minimum. Home …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dire lack of abortion access in Victoria's west revealed in Women's Health Grampians report

ABC

In short: A new report shares stories of women struggling to access abortion in regional Victoria. Service deserts across Western Victoria The Grampians region has five of the eight Victorian local government areas that don't have a healthcare service offering early medical abortion, according to Women Health Grampians' Tell Your Story report. Women's Health Grampians sexual health advisor Shannon Hill …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Men's change program 'inundated' at launch in wake of Ballarat women's deaths

ABC

Politicians have this week pledged millions of dollars to help women flee family violence, but what is being done to stop men from controlling and killing women in the first place? Luke Baker runs a men's program in Victoria's Wimmera, which held its first Ballarat session last week, after three women were allegedly killed by men in the Ballarat region …

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9 months ago

Why Children's Book Council of Australia stickers are highly coveted by publishers, authors and illustrators

ABC

When Amy Doak was notified by a friend that her debut novel, Eleanor Jones is not a Murderer, had made the Children's Book Council of Australia annual list of notable books, she was shocked. Being in the running for a CBCA Book of the Year award is just one of the "pinch-me" moments Doak has experienced since her YA murder …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Grampians bushfires: Residents faced with critical decisions as properties engulfed, dozens displaced

ABC

In short: Thousands of hectares of land have been burnt across the Grampians in bush fires which started on Tuesday Thousands of hectares of land have been burnt across the Grampians in bush fires which started on Tuesday Dozens of displaced residents are residing at the Stawell Emergency Relief Centre as they wait for updates from fire fighters as they …

Near Residents Centre Bush Fires Fire Fighters Grampians

10 months, 1 week ago

Victorian authorities say 25 homes at Pomonal and Dadswells Bridge destroyed by bushfires

ABC

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says more support for people impacted by storms and bushfires will be dependant on assessments of the recent damage. "In terms of additional support that may come through, that has to be based on the advice that comes from the assessments that are being undertaken right now," she said Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan visited the firegrounds …

Homes Emergency Power Victoria Victorian Grampians Pomonal

10 months, 1 week ago

Victorian power outages improve, as clean-up from deadly storms and fires continue

ABC

In short: Residents in the Grampians are waiting to discover the full extent of bushfire damage, amid fears dozens of homes have been lost Residents in the Grampians are waiting to discover the full extent of bushfire damage, amid fears dozens of homes have been lost A 50-year-old dairy farmer has died after he was hit by flying debris in …

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1 year ago

Outrage in Ballarat at white supremacist march, 15yo questioned over banned Nazi salute

ABC

Community leaders have condemned a group of about 30 people who marched through Ballarat on Eureka Day, wearing black and shouting white supremacist slogans. Key points: About 30 people marched through Ballarat shouting white supremacist comments while holding banners The demonstrators covered their faces with balaclavas during the rally Police say a 15-year-old boy not involved in the rally was …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Victoria's SES and emergency services warn tourists to follow safety advice after spate of rescues

ABC

The Grampians National Park in western Victoria has been the site of three major rescue operations in the past week alone, prompting the State Emergency Service to reissue advice to tourists. Key points: It is turning into another busy summer for the SES in Victoria when it comes to national park rescues A rock climber remains in a serious but …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Long-awaited Orange Door arrives to the Wimmera to help tackle family violence

ABC

After years of campaigning, a centre to help families in crisis has arrived in a regional city where family violence is ranked as the most reported crime. Key points: An intake service for people experiencing family violence has opened in Horsham Family violence is the most reported crime in Horsham The centre is receiving more walk-in cases than most rural …

Family Violence Family Violence Help Orange Ms Johnson Horsham

2 years, 5 months ago

Stawell aged care facility in lockdown as COVID spreads through Northern Grampians

ABC

Half of the residents at a Stawell aged care facility have COVID amid a surge in cases across the Northern Grampians. Key points: The Eventide Homes facility is now in lockdown The protocol is being reviewed daily and management says it is aware of the potential mental health impacts The Northern Grampians Shire has the worst active case rate per …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Injured climber winched to safety after Grampians plunge

ABC

An injured climber has been winched to safety after waiting hours as emergency crews battled through rough terrain to rescue him after a fall in the Grampians National Park in Victoria's west. Key points: A break in the weather has allowed a rescue team to winch an injured climber out of the Grampians The 22-year-old man fell last night at …

Weather Rescue Man Victoria Barry Victoria Police Grampians

2 years, 9 months ago

Platypus family good news for Grampians' Mackenzie River ecology

ABC

A team of researchers from Ecology Australia hit the platypus jackpot during a recent survey of Victoria's Mackenzie River after the surprise discovery of four juvenile platypuses in the pristine waters of the northern Grampians. Key points: The discovery of four young platypuses, or puggles, raises hope for the vulnerable species Platypus numbers are in decline across Australia Drought and …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Double STORM trouble! Met Office names two tempests raging across the Atlantic

Daily Mail

Britons are being warned to brace for winds of up to 90mph as two named storms are set to hit the country this week. Storm Dudley is due to bring strong winds to northern parts of the UK from around 3pm on Wednesday to 6pm on Thursday with an amber wind warning covering areas from around York and Scarborough in …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Regional Victoria prepares for slow return of international tourism as borders reopen

ABC

It wasn't long after Sea Lake transformed from a "normal regional farming town" to an international tourism destination that its burgeoning economy was struck down by the COVID pandemic. Key points: Vaccinated international travellers will soon be able to enter Australia without quarantining Tourism operators across regional Victoria have welcomed the announcement There are concerns border rules in other countries …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria records 17,636 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, hospitalisations rise to 591

ABC

Elective surgeries in metropolitan Melbourne and major Victorian cities will be reduced as hospitals attempt to respond to heightened patient demand amid the surging Omicron wave. Key points: Nearly one in three Victorians being tested are returning positive results The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital has jumped by 75 in the past day A warning about ambulance delays was …

Health Children Ambulance Patients Testing Hospital Covid

3 years ago

Dingoes won't roam the Grampians, but new park plan also curtails climbing, camping

ABC

Parks Victoria has scrapped a plan to return dingoes to Gariwerd, but intends to work with traditional owners to restore other threatened species to the area. Key points: Parks Victoria intends to continue community discussions about the importance of dingoes in Gariwerd Rock climbing will be allowed at more than 100 sites but many more are now off limits Camping …

Traditional Parks Plan Park Victoria Traditional Owners Climbers

3 years, 1 month ago

Wild weather causes mass power outages in Melbourne and regional Victoria as winds lash state

ABC

The Victorian State Emergency Service has responded to thousands of calls for help after storms battered the state last night. Key points: Emergency services received more than 3,000 calls for help Thousands of homes across Victoria are still without power The highest wind gusts of 143kph were recorded in the Grampians A severe weather warning for damaging winds remains in …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Health service to focus on testing as Ararat records new COVID-19 case

ABC

Ararat has recorded a new case of coronavirus and Stawell has a new exposure site, on the second straight day of more than 1,000 new cases across Victoria. Key points: A new case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Ararat in the past 24 hours People who had an ultrasound at Stawell Regional Health must get tested and isolate for …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Risky behaviour video prompts safety warning from Grampians SES ahead of peak visitor season

ABC

The state emergency service is urging people to keep an eye on their nearest emergency marker ahead of an expected rush of visitors to the Grampians this summer. It follows footage online on Monday of at least four people going around safety barriers at a popular clifftop lookout in the national park, traditionally known as Gariwerd. "We can often have …

Emergency Grampians

3 years, 6 months ago

Regional areas have enjoyed a pandemic influx, but many jobs are still waiting to be filled

ABC

It's mid-morning on a weekday and Lagom Bakery is a hive of activity — trays of freshly baked croissants are pulled from the oven, dough is weighed and shaped, and sourdough loaves are sliced. Key points: Regional towns are reporting an increase in demand for services, but people moving to the area are often not available to fill jobs Regional …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Dubai Open: Garbine Muguruza ends two-year title drought with straight-sets victory over Barbora Krejcikova in final

Firstpost

Dubai: Garbine Muguruza ended a two-year title drought by claiming a maiden Dubai crown with a 7-6, 6-3 victory over unseeded Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Saturday. She gave a huge sigh of relief when a Krejcikova forehand sailed long on Muguruza’s second match point. “It was very challenging, more than people think, with so many things that happened in this …

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Leave now warnings issued for bushfires at Hotspur, Grampians National Park

Warnings over increased bushfire risk as Australia records warmest August on record

Grampians residents' insurance premiums rise after Halls Gap bushfires

Dire lack of abortion access in Victoria's west revealed in Women's Health Grampians report

Men's change program 'inundated' at launch in wake of Ballarat women's deaths

Why Children's Book Council of Australia stickers are highly coveted by publishers, authors and illustrators

Grampians bushfires: Residents faced with critical decisions as properties engulfed, dozens displaced

Victorian authorities say 25 homes at Pomonal and Dadswells Bridge destroyed by bushfires

Victorian power outages improve, as clean-up from deadly storms and fires continue

Outrage in Ballarat at white supremacist march, 15yo questioned over banned Nazi salute

Victoria's SES and emergency services warn tourists to follow safety advice after spate of rescues

Long-awaited Orange Door arrives to the Wimmera to help tackle family violence

Stawell aged care facility in lockdown as COVID spreads through Northern Grampians

Injured climber winched to safety after Grampians plunge

Platypus family good news for Grampians' Mackenzie River ecology

Double STORM trouble! Met Office names two tempests raging across the Atlantic

Regional Victoria prepares for slow return of international tourism as borders reopen

Victoria records 17,636 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, hospitalisations rise to 591

Dingoes won't roam the Grampians, but new park plan also curtails climbing, camping

Wild weather causes mass power outages in Melbourne and regional Victoria as winds lash state

Health service to focus on testing as Ararat records new COVID-19 case

Risky behaviour video prompts safety warning from Grampians SES ahead of peak visitor season

Regional areas have enjoyed a pandemic influx, but many jobs are still waiting to be filled

Dubai Open: Garbine Muguruza ends two-year title drought with straight-sets victory over Barbora Krejcikova in final