Regional Victoria
Country and rural Victoria — country road tolls, single-officer stations, regional crime patterns, and the policing challenges Melbourne rarely sees. Reported by Tom Whitford from the Goulburn Valley.
Former Bendigo forensic officer charged over abuse material
A former digital forensic officer based in Bendigo has been charged with child abuse material offences, Victoria Police has confirmed.
Read More »Venom stunned as Tasmania Jewels mark WNBL return with a win
Geelong Venom's season opener turned sour as the Tasmania Jewels marked their first WNBL game in three decades with an…
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Bendigo locals say fast-tracked housing planning cuts corners
Bendigo residents say the state's fast-tracked planning pathway for a proposed social housing project is allowing 'lazy planning' with too…
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Geelong lands Matildas clash against Colombia in regional coup
Geelong will host the Matildas against Colombia this year, a major boost for regional Victoria's sporting calendar and local economy.
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Geelong horse shooting: police probe hunters over paddock death
Victoria Police is investigating whether hunters shot a 27-year-old horse found dead in a Lovely Banks paddock, with inquiries continuing…
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Ten years after Ford closed, Geelong and Broadmeadows count the cost
A decade after Ford's manufacturing shutdown, Geelong and Broadmeadows have new industries — but former workers say the personal toll…
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Deer Park grocer gutted by overnight firebombing, offenders at large
An Asian grocer on Ballarat Road, Deer Park, has been damaged after being firebombed overnight. Victoria Police is investigating and…
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Ballarat baby’s death sparks calls for foster care overhaul
Former foster carers say the death of an eight-month-old Ballarat girl days after her return to biological parents demands a…
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Ballarat rider’s death reignites anger over Victoria’s crumbling roads
The death of a 71-year-old Ballarat motorcyclist on the Western Highway has renewed scrutiny of pothole-riddled regional roads and the…
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The Stinear effect: how one appointment reshaped Geelong’s 2026
A coaching change, not a trade, is being credited as the biggest factor in Geelong's 2026 turnaround. We look at…
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