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Silent discos are drawing in crowds across Australia

Silent disco participants could all be listening to different music in their soundproof headphones, but the joy of dancing unites them as one.
A room full of people with colourful headphones on waving arms in air, dancing

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Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 5:00pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Leisureby Mawunyo Gbogbo

Dog euthanised after attacking child in Bunnings

A young girl is in hospital after being attacked by a dog inside a Bunnings in regional Victoria.
A bunnings warehouse storefront with green colour, garden centre, trade, timber, car parks in front.

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Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 4:06pm

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Dog Attacksby Charlotte Wilkes

Victorian premier apologises to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in schools

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll formally apologises to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state government schools, describing a "terrible reality" of systemic failures.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, wearing a blue suit, speaks in parliament.

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Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 4:19pm

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Child Sexual Abuseby Coco Veldkamp

Victoria's roads are crumbling, but how much would it cost to fix them?

Both sides of politics have unveiled their roads funding election promises, but regional council figures suggest the pledges could be inadequate.
A group of politicians with Jess Wilson at the centre with a wall of tires in the background

Published:

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 7:36am

Source: ABC South West VicTopic: Roadsby Jean Bell

'Locals are fed up' as crime doubles in idyllic Victorian town

While the tiny town of Creswick sleeps, locals say criminals are roaming the streets in the knowledge police are a long way away.
A woman wearing a green jacket and turtle neck

Published:

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 6:03pm

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Crimeby Eden Hynninen and Matt Neal

Ben Carroll begins first full day as Victorian premier

Victoria's new premier Ben Carroll will spend most of his first full day as state leader in Spring Street, with the Victorian Parliament in the middle of a sitting week.
Ben Carroll exits a car to speak to the media

Published:

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 5:16am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Parliamentby Rachel Eddie and Alex Sinnott Alex Sinnott

The rebellion that continues to unite and divide us

The story behind the Eureka Stockade, which has inspired political groups across the spectrum.
Ben and Flora smile in front of a cannon
Duration: 9 minutes 13 seconds

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Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 12:13pm

Source: ListenTopic: Historyby Alice Walker

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Off-field fight captured at local football match in Ararat.

A group fight broke out at a local football match between Ararat Eagles Football Club and Lismore-Derrinallum.
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Duration: 28 seconds

Source: ABC News

Rabbit Restraint: Developing a biological control to reduce feral rabbit numbers

Scientists are working with promising new gene-based technology which could humanely control population growth by curbing the ability of feral rabbits to breed.
Duration: 12 minutes 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

An Accidental Leader | Rob Armstrong

Sheep farmer Rob Armstrong never expected to be the face of political resistance. But when his state government proposed a levy that would hit volunteer country firefighters, a childhood trauma propelled him into action.
A man in blue long-sleeved collared shirt standing in a shed. He wears a brimmed hat.
Duration: 30 minutes 29 seconds

Source: ABC News

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The ABC’s Takeover competition has been helping 1000s of young people in regional areas to turn their life stories into a ripping yarn.
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Duration: 3 minutes 20 seconds

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