Local government representatives walk out during National Party MP Anne Webster's conference speech, calling her comments about Aboriginal cultural heritage "appalling" and "insensitive".

A prominent man from Horsham who has been convicted of accessing child abuse material held a valid Working with Children Check for years following his arrest.

With a 1,000 employees and about 4,400 clients affected, aged care, disability and veterans care service provider Annecto goes into voluntary administration, leaving staff fearful for their entitlements and their clients.

Quake, sonic boom or something extraterrestrial? Experts are so far unable to determine the source of a short, loud sound that shook homes and startled residents in north-west Victoria.

A herd of donkeys has been seen in a Victoria's Big Desert State Forest, sparking concerns they may become established in the state.

After four months of dust storms and chilblains, Anja Wever and Cy Wever-Jetis say giving up was never an option.

Two years ago, Erin Patterson was a mother of two from a regional town who lived a quiet life. Now, the 50-year-old has been found guilty of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms, in a trial that's made global headlines.