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Outrage as disgraced footballer Ben Cousins brings live show about “redemption” to Ballarat pub

Outrage as disgraced footballer Ben Cousins brings live show about “redemption” to Ballarat pub

The one-time star has been jailed for stalking and multiple breaches of a Family Violence Restraining Order.

Moyne farmers reshape their land as council funds 18,000 new seedlings

Moyne farmers reshape their land as council funds 18,000 new seedlings

A local dairy farmer has used the replanting scheme to protect livestock, prevent erosion and contribute to wildlife corridors.

Stolen HiLux leaves couple on first child-free getaway stranded in Warrnambool, a long way from home

Stolen HiLux leaves couple on first child-free getaway stranded in Warrnambool, a long way from home

“Our first destination was supposed to be a bit more of a fancy part, staying at a nice hotel with an ocean view, a spa.”

Warrnambool

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The op shops in West Vic turning pre-loved goods into community support

The op shops in West Vic turning pre-loved goods into community support

These stores provide affordable buys and bargains while giving back to causes like cancer support and wildlife conservation.

Floods, fires and 22,000 plants later, meet the West Vic landholder who refused to let his wetlands evaporate

Floods, fires and 22,000 plants later, meet the West Vic landholder who refused to let his wetlands evaporate

The rare golden-rayed blue butterfly, a species only found in the Wimmera, has been spotted.

Wildlife

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Motorcyclist dies on Western Highway in Trawalla with reports he “struck a pothole and lost control”

Motorcyclist dies on Western Highway in Trawalla with reports he “struck a pothole and lost control”

A 71-year-old man known as Tiki died at the scene, as both major parties call the death “avoidable”.