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Environmental message as plastic bottle survives for decade after being dropped in ocean off Portland

A message left in this plastic bottle revealed the packaging had stayed intact after a decade at sea, but it could have lasted 450 years.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Eastern Maar traditional owners' land rights formally recognised at Warrnambool

Victoria's first native title determination in 10 years has been made at a hearing on Eastern Maar country in Warrnambool.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Across the country, young Australians want to break the stigma around eating disorders

Recovery is a lifelong journey, but across the country, young Australians are working to create open conversations around eating disorders.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Passenger tells protest how train journey in luggage carriage still irks years later

A south-west Victorian man has recalled the pain of being forced to travel in the luggage compartment of a a regional train as a result of being in a wheelchair.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2022

Vaping among Warrnambool children blamed on online black market, illegal store sales

Police and youth workers say the issue is reaching crisis point in south-west Victoria, where disposable vapes with high nicotine doses are available to children via a black market online and at some local stores.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

How Warrnambool locals saved the life of surfer Garry Druitt after heart attack in the ocean

Garry Druitt was found face-down in the ocean after having a heart-attack, but thanks to a spontaneous civilian rescue team, he is alive to tell the tale.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2022

Push for international seafarers to access COVID-19 vaccines and be allowed to come ashore

Inside Victoria's Port of Portland are the international seamen who work aboard cargo ships importing and exporting goods. During the pandemic, they haven't been allowed off their ships any further than a long, empty gangway.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022