Jarrod Whittaker

Nov 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker

Gippsland South MP Danny O'Brien is the new Victorian Nationals leader. He follows in the footsteps of his Gippsland South predecessor Peter Ryan. Mr O'Brien says cost of living will be a focus of his leadership. Danny O'Brien was never desperate for a political career, taking up a cadetship with his local paper after finishing high school.

Sep 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker

At first glance, there's nothing especially remarkable about Clement the pig. The four-year-old Wessex saddleback is a bit over a metre long and has a red-and-white coat, which makes him look a bit like a Sydney Swans mascot, that has started to go grey with age. But his owner, South Gippsland farmer Trevor Mack, jokes Clement has a unique talent. On January 8, Mr Mack put Clement's abilities to the test during a live radio interview with ABC Gippsland's Breakfast program.

Sep 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker |Danielle Pope

It wasn't until their children had grown up and moved out that David and Rose became foster parents. The couple had considered it while their children were growing up and finally decided to get involved once they found themselves with an empty house and three spare bedrooms. "We're in the lucky position that we live near the beach, so it's a great place for children to come and have a little holiday," Rose said.

Jun 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Philippe Perez |Jarrod Whittaker

In short: Jeremy Adlam has advanced cancer, chronic kidney failure and lives with an intellectual disability, which means he is not fully aware of his health status. He lives with his mother and faced challenges when seeking palliative care in regional Victoria. What's next? Experts are calling for more support following a report that found demand for palliative care will double by 2050.

Apr 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker

Police are searching for a woman who disappeared in East Gippsland while travelling to Melbourne. Point Cook woman Samantha was travelling along the Princes Highway when her Kia Sportage broke down about 8:15am on Friday. Police have not publicly released her surname. Investigators believe a passer-by stopped to help the 33-year-old who has not been seen since. Samantha's family is concerned for her welfare as she has a medical condition and her disappearance is out of character.