Rebecca R. Norman

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Anna McGuinness |Fiona Parker |Rebecca R. Norman

A pet labrador has been rescued from an 8-metre deep mine shaft in Central Victoria. Ted and labradoodle Penny had been missing for four days after wandering off from their home. Authorities have cordoned off open mine shafts in the area to prevent further falls. Authorities have cordoned off open mine shafts in Central Victoria after a dog missing for four days was rescued from one by specialist volunteers.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Emile Pavlich |Rebecca R. Norman |Shannon Schubert

An open water channel in central Victoria has become a wildlife graveyard. A wildlife carer says a kangaroo-proof fence could protect other wildlife from drowning in the waterway. A local MP and a researcher want wildlife to be better considered during infrastructure and housing development planning. Wildlife rescuers are calling on authorities to build a kangaroo-proof fence around a central Victoria waterway to stop animals from drowning.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Emile Pavlich |Rebecca R. Norman |Fiona Parker

A heritage-listed former prison in Central Victoria will become a Montessori secondary school. The organisation behind the purchase says scores of students are expected to attend in the first 18 months of operation. Fees at the school's other campus amount to almost $8,000 a year. A former prison and art studio in Central Victoria will be transformed into a Montessori secondary school amid growing demand for alternative education in the region.

Mar 19, 2025 | abc.net.au | Sarah Lawrence |Fiona Parker |Rebecca R. Norman

A therapy horse that has helped more than 100 children with disabilities has been stolen from a Central Victoria stable. Police believe Rosie, a distinctive blue-eyed Gypsy Cob valued at $40,000, was stolen from Axedale Stables sometime between 8pm on Monday and 7am on Tuesday. Owner Lara Bathurst has made an emotional plea for whoever stole Rosie to return her unharmed. "She engaged with children and adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, PTSD and other challenges," Ms Bathurst explained.