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Major user groups of a Victorian state park say they feel excluded as traditional owners celebrate the protection of its cultural heritage.

After more than 100 years, the Johns family have found their beloved farm in the footprint of a potential new mine.

Recreational climbers were the first to respond after a 69-year-old rock climber died in a fall at Mount Arapiles in western Victoria.

A man has died after falling off a boat into the Murray River near Moama in New South Wales.

Victoria's environment minister has placed the body that manages the state's parks under a "comprehensive review" in an effort to improve administration.

A driver who failed to appear for sentencing after causing the death of a Victorian paramedic, and was later found in Queensland, will serve time in prison.

The Victorian government has green lit environmental plans for two mineral sands mines in western Victoria, which will cover a combined 5,000 hectares of agricultural land.

Parks Victoria will launch a new steering committee for climbers, residents and local government to discuss a controversial cultural heritage draft management plan in the Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park.

The festive season often heralds celebration and cheer, but one sobriety coach is choosing to work and volunteer to distract herself during this busy time.