V/Line has introduced extra services on some lines, but commuters say long-term solutions are needed too, such as platform upgrades and track duplications, to cope with the demand.
Truck driver tells court he's haunted by the five deaths in Strathmerton crash he did not cause
A man has told court of the incredible guilt he felt after five people died when his truck collided with a ute in northern Victoria in a crash he did not cause.
Photo shows A close up shot of a manTech-savvy crooks steal man's BMW twice as Victoria registers alarming spike in car thefts
Not only did thieves steal Drew Cameron's vehicle twice in the space of a few nights, they also tracked his movements and knocked out his home security system.
Photo shows A man looks sternly at the camera with a hedge behind him.One person confirmed dead, survivor injured after helicopter crash in south-west NSW
Two people were in the helicopter when it came down this morning. The pilot survived and has been taken to Melbourne for treatment.
Photo shows A grassy field near an airportStaff happier and more productive after law firm ditches traditional work week
This boss now wants to get on a four-day work week himself after seeing how happy and productive his staff are after he implemented it for them.
Photo shows A man on a bike amongst rice paddies.'I was frozen': Australian men struggling with transition to fatherhood
Luke McClounan says he felt like he could not speak about his mental health struggles after the birth of his twins.
Photo shows Luke McClounan with his two twin boysFire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning Australians of a "shock to the system" as the temperatures rise across parts of the country.
Has Video Duration: 43 seconds.Orange juice price-hike hard on shoppers' pockets but good news for Aussie farmers
There's a good reason the price of orange juice has risen and supermarkets are not to blame.
Photo shows Glass of orange juice with orangesMurray River Southern 80 water ski race cancelled for 2025 as authorities investigate the sport in NSW
The next edition of a historic ski race in which competitors reach speeds up to 120 kilometres per hour has been cancelled.
Photo shows Blue ski boat racing on the Murray River with Superman logosAboriginal elder battling terminal cancer says closure of community house a 'death sentence'
Wiradjuri elder Aunty Elaine Burton, who has liver cancer, is one of many residents who have turned to Seymour's Goranwarrabul House for support. The community is now fighting for it to reopen after the house ran out of funding.
Photo shows A close up photo of an Indigenous elder standing beside a small treeHow a country NSW town scrambled to save a stricken plane from tragedy
Margaret Atchison could be the last person still alive who saw a Dutch aircraft in southern NSW skies before residents helped it land safely 90 years ago.
Photo shows Men and children pull the Uiver aircraft out of the mud at AlburyHow a regional Victorian teen convinced Peking Duk to play at his school formal afterparty
After an "eloquent" request, Kai was told the duo would play at his end-of-year afterparty if he could secure 50,000 likes on Instagram. That's more than the population of his entire town.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows The two members of electronic music group Peking Duk sitting down behind a sound boardCalls grow for NSW to ban Nazi salute, symbols after 'disgusting' rally in Corowa
Community leaders reject the "abhorrent" rally and reassure people Corowa is a safe multicultural community after a white supremacist rally in the centre of the border town.
Photo shows A group people with a sign reading "white man fight back" near a stone cenotaph.'Completely gutted': Aussies getting hit by criminal networks' fake phone scams
More Aussies are falling victim to an organised criminal underground selling counterfeit smartphones, designed to look and feel like the real deal.
Photo shows Against a white background a hand holds a smartphone by thumb and index finger, hanging from up high.Turning cattle feed into nutritional flour for aged care residents
Lupin is traditionally used to feed cattle in Australia but aged care facilities are now adding it to their residents' food. The nutritional results experienced in the program are being labelled as "remarkable".
Photo shows A composite image of flour made from lupin and lupin beans still on the plant.Kenneth's family thought his knee replacement was a routine surgery. Then he died in hospital
The Wodonga man is the third patient to die after bilateral knee replacement surgery performed by the same doctor at a private hospital, an inquest hears.
Photo shows A man takes a selfie on a chairlift with snowy mountains in the backgroundTaking a road trip? Don't miss out on these five quirky rest stops
When planning a road trip, the journey can be just as important as the destination, so look out for these impressive landmarks across Victoria.
Photo shows The Great Stupa, a man posing in the Big Wave, Cape Clear lighthouseThese men knew signing up to the Navy would be risky. The toll on their brains wasn't revealed until years later
Clearance divers have among the highest suicide rates of all defence personnel. An ABC investigation has spoken to more than a dozen former divers experiencing a cluster of symptoms they believe is connected to blast exposure.
Photo shows A man with tattoos on his shoulders sits in a bath and looks into the camera.Health workers 'scared' for safety as agitated patients lash out
A regional Victorian emergency department has hired additional security guards as sicker patients and longer wait times lead to a rise in aggressive behaviour.
Photo shows A doctor holds a stethoscope in two clasped handsAfter 75 years of service to firefighting, Ivan's still got more to give
With multiple awards recognising his lengthy service to the CFA, 90-year-old Ivan Lee says volunteering has become a way of life for him and his wife.
Topic:Profile
Photo shows A man with a metal pole in his hand runs fast, as two other men roll a large hose reel behind him.First look at revised Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital plan strengthens concerns about missing details
The latest plans for the $558 million redevelopment of Albury Wodonga Health's Albury campus have sparked concerns that critical services, including a helipad, will not be delivered and other services will be based elsewhere.
Photo shows A concept plan of a hospital with people walking in front of it