Commercial and recreational fishers traditionally clashed. But in a quiet corner of Gippsland, anglers joined an unlikely campaign to keep net fishing alive.
Rick Walker savaged the Ballarat Gold Mine’s owner, saying repeated safety concerns were raised before the rock collapse that killed one worker and left another with life-threatening injuries.
TikTokers and Instagrammers are promoting our beautiful beaches, but experts say more needs to be done to include safety messages to prevent drownings.
A month ago, Billy Price had over a metre of floodwater on his property, now a 700-hectare grass fire is threatening property and stirring up traumatic memories.
Falls Creek is still suffering beneath the weight of Victoria’s biggest landslide in 40 years. Operators are hoping the road will reopen in time for winter.
