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Unbelievable': 84-year-old volunteer feels helpless against her council

Nov 18, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

In 2015 Melbourne's City of Casey named Veronica Hill their Citizen of the Year. Eight years later, Hill is begging the same council to take action to protect her home from flash flooding. "Stop sandbagging and fix the drains," Veronica told A Current Affair. READ MORE: 'Turning its back on locals': Bank branch closures leave small communities high and dryThe 84-year-old has lived in the southeastern suburb of Doveton since Australia Day 1968.
'I'll never forget that morning': Late MND warrior's Canberra crusade remembered

Nov 14, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

In March, a man in the late stages of a terminal disease drove a motor-mower from country Victoria to Canberra. He said he was . Did he have an appointment? No. Did he get the meeting? You bet!READ MORE: Angry locals fight back against plan for monster plastic recycling plant in quiet country areaThe man's name was Warren 'Woz' Acott. He had Motor Neurone Disease (MND). I met Woz before his trip. It was at his farm near Bendigo. Woz was a Truckie. His rig was parked outside the shed.
The triple zero call Daniel Andrews made in the minutes after 2013 crash

Oct 31, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

A Current Affair has exclusively broadcast the recording of the call that former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews made to triple zero in the moments after the 2013 collision that left a teenager with life-threatening injuries. Mr Andrews has always claimed that his wife Catherine was driving the Ford Territory and he was in the passenger seat when the vehicle was hit with "force" by cyclist Ryan Meuleman. This version was accepted by authorities.
Melbourne residents ordered to move after government breaks parkland promise

Oct 30, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

The Victorian government has been labelled "disgraceful" by residents who have been asked to relocate from their homes for up to three months. Locals in the Melbourne suburb of Heatherton have been asked to make way for the construction of a Railyard over their back fence. Two weeks ago, Bronwyn Davies says she received a letter in the mail from the Suburban Rail Loop Authority. The letter suggested that her family consider "temporary relocation" and gave her two weeks' notice.
Close friend shares John Farnham's journey back to health upon memoir release

Oct 29, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

A close friend of Aussie music legend John Farnham has told A Current Affair the singer has "some physical barriers" to overcome before he returns to the mic. Gaynor Wheatley said Farnham was in good health overall and hoped to one day sing again. "I know he can sing. But it's up to him. I want it. Everyone wants it. He wants it too", Wheatley told A Current Affair tonight.
Charity mega merger creates largest food relief kitchen in Australian history

Oct 17, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

A mega-merger of two of Australia's most relied-upon charities has led to the creation of the largest food relief kitchen in the nation's history. SecondBite and FareShare have joined forces to fulfil their goal of providing two million meals per year to Aussies in need. SecondBite co-founder Simone Carson said one in three Aussies are regularly seeking assistance.
The mid-week arm-wrestling club hosted in a Melbourne chicken factory

Oct 3, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

The first rule of arm wrestling club is that you can talk about it with anyone you like!House of Pain founder Andrew Lea says anyone is welcome to the Melbourne arm-wrestling club. "We're an open church. We welcome all different ages, sizes, and experiences," Lea said. READ MORE: Neurosurgeon operates on good friend Professor Richard Scolyer in emotional new season of RPAThe House of Pain sits in the front room of a chicken processing plant in the industrial zone of Dandenong.
Footy fans converge ahead of first Swans and Lions grand final since 1899

Sep 26, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

AFL legend and three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse has tipped Brisbane to win the flag in what is shaping up to be a nail biter AFL grand final in Melbourne tomorrow. Speaking to A Current Affair, Malthouse said he believes the Brisbane Lions will edge the Sydney Swans in front of a 100,000-strong crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "Sydney are outstanding, make no mistake about it, they've earned the right to be here," Malthouse said.
Beloved balladeer Mike Brady preparing for another AFL grand final performance after 45 years

Sep 25, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

Football's most beloved balladeer, Mike Brady, will perform at this weekend's AFL grand final, 45 years after he first sang on the league's biggest day. "My first grand final was in 1979, Carlton vs Collingwood. It was a full house and it was like coming home" Brady tells ACA. "I love it when I walk out, I get this feeling of warmth from the crowd".
Red tape threatens to split man with disability from his mum

Sep 24, 2024 | 9now.nine.com.au | Seb Costello

A rigid rule in the aged care system threatens to tear apart a mother and her son, who lives with Down's syndrome. Anne Deans, 81, and her son Mark have shared a lifetime of memories. Mark lives with Down's syndrome, but has a truly unique bond with Anne. "It is damn ridiculous. They should open up their eyes and see what it's doing," Anne said. READ MORE: Woman claims former landlord towed her car awayMark and Anne are best mates and have always lived together.