Prue Bentley

A gathering of close to the total estimated population of swift parrots excites ecologists, but they warn it is no party for the critically endangered species.

A prestigious private school in regional Victoria says boys have been expelled after an investigation into student-on-student violence at the school's boarding house.

The dream of free camping has turned into a nightmare for some nature lovers amid industrial action, funding cuts and a state government agency under review.

Five sporting clubs are the latest victims of the rising crime of copper theft, with the removal of 400 metres of copper wiring destroying a popular recreation reserve's power supply.

More people are cobbling together dangerous backyard power storage systems, and Victoria's energy safety regular says they are an "explosion waiting to happen".

Three-line email calls off an international conglomerate's bid to conduct Australia's largest seismic blast survey in search of gas in the Otway Basin.

Federation TAFE introduces an accredited training course as modelling estimates that by 2028, nearly 250,000 Victorian patients are expected to demand medicinal cannabis.

Victorians can now erect a small secondary building in their backyard without the need for a planning permit, but what will the changes mean?

When terrible weather strikes, motorists are always told to "drive to the conditions", but is that even possible? And can technology actually help us become better drivers?

Operators say they are facing an insurance crisis alongside the growing threat of natural disasters, with premiums up by as much as 300 per cent nationwide.

The “unplanned demonstration” took place as the city was celebrating the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade.

Organising a trip to Ballarat was no easy task for this Melbourne family because of 12-year-old Anuli’s complex needs. When the outing finally happened, it ended in a way that left them “traumatised”.

The Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory is about to become home to a “quantum refrigerator”, in a first for physicists in the Southern Hemisphere.

Unionised workers at Ballarat’s most popular tourist attraction have delayed any protected strike action until next week, amid concerns about impacts this long weekend.

For the second year in a row, Ballarat's statewide junior basketball tournament is cancelled, leaving thousands of players devastated and a gaping hole in the city's economy.

An exhibition in Ballarat marks the end of filming for the ABC's axed Doctor Blake Mysteries.

An exhibition in Ballarat marks the end of filming for the ABC’s axed Doctor Blake Mysteries.

Melbourne charity Brotherhood of St Lawrence finds new market for donated books with online op-shop

Melbourne charity Brotherhood of St Lawrence finds new market for donated books with online op-shop

Meat pies might be the Socceroos fans' snack, but for Chile supporters it is empanadas