The Malmsbury community had big dreams for the future of a decommissioned youth justice centre in town. Then came the news it was reopening.

A teenager involved in the violent attack on a security guard that forced a country Victorian shopping centre into lockdown avoids jail.

After battling suicidal thoughts as a new mother, Monique Aulich now supports others going through the same pain.

Blue-green algae levels at Lake Boga in Victoria's north-west are three times the safe limit.

The Australian Workers' Union says Victorian female forest firefighters have been short-changed by an average of more than $4,000 in pay growth since 2019.

A grandmother and granddaughter played for their regional Victorian netball team, turning a secret plan into a moment of country sport history.

While red roses have their moment on Valentine's Day, these "black suited" irises come into bloom close to Halloween.