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Driver sentenced to two-and-a-half years prison for fatal collision that killed beloved small-town paramedic

The son of Victorian paramedic Pauline Smith says his family is distraught knowing the driver responsible for her death fled to Queensland ahead of his sentencing.
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Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Courtsby Gillian Aeria and Tamara Clark

The Eureka Stockade and its flag are often misunderstood and misappropriated. The real story is one of unity

As the 170th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion rolls around, experts say the true story of the event — and its iconic Southern Cross flag — need to be remembered.
a blue eureka flag with a white cross and southern cross flies above a red brick building at dusk

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Historyby Alexander Darling

Climbers criticise draft plan for popular Arapiles state park as government extends time for feedback

Climbers say the Victorian government's decision to give more people a say on plans to better protect cultural land in a park in the state's west is nothing but a "charade".
a large rock in the Wimmera overlooking vast plains of green and trees

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Indigenous Cultureby Eden Hynninen

Parks Victoria under review, CEO steps down as government seeks a better way

Victoria's environment minister has placed the body that manages the state's parks under a "comprehensive review" in an effort to improve administration.
a large rock in the Wimmera overlooking vast plains of green and trees

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Environmental Managementby Gillian Aeria and Emile Pavlich

Man arrested in Brisbane to be extradited over crash that killed Victorian paramedic Pauline Smith

Victoria Police will apply for an extradition order to have Mingen He returned to Victoria to face court after he failed to turn up in court for sentencing.
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Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Courts

Majority of regional residents impacted by renewables are supportive, survey finds

A nationwide survey by Farmers for Climate Action has found 70 per cent of residents living in areas affected by green energy projects are supportive of them.
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Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Alternative Energyby Warwick Long and Timu King

Judge issues arrest warrant after driver fails to turn up to sentencing for crash that killed beloved paramedic

A County Court of Victoria judge says she believes a man due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death may have left the state.
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Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Courtsby Julia Bergin Julia Bergin

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The stand-off between rock climbers and Traditional Owners in Victoria

Climbers say they have not been consulted in the process to better protect the globally renowned Arapiles, in Western Victoria. 
Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Source: 7.30

New Zealand woman falls eight metres to her death on Mount Arapiles

The rock-climbing community in the Grampians is mourning the loss of a 69-year-old New Zealand woman who fell to her death on Mount Arapiles yesterday.
Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC Wimmera

Mineral Sands: Striking a balance between rare earth mining and farming

In western Victoria, proposed rare earth mines could impact cropping operations for decades, and some famers feel they are powerless to protect their land from mining.
Duration: 14 minutes 16 seconds

Source: ABC News

Stunning storm formation near Minyip

This storm was captured at Minyip as it moved across the Wimmera, dumping damaging hail, rain and wind.
Duration: 13 seconds

Source: ABC Wimmera

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