Rochelle Kirkham

The historic Regent Cinemas, once the largest 'movie palace' in regional Victoria has closed, effective immediately, after almost 100 years of screening films.

The Victorian Racing Tribunal has handed down its decision after trainer Darren Weir was accused of animal cruelty and dishonourable conduct.

The ABC understands the Education Department is fighting a WorkSafe order for Warrnambool College to hire a mental health worker to support staff.

Parishioners at St Patrick's Cathedral in Ballarat came together with survivors of institutional child sexual abuse and their supporters on Saturday to re-tie ribbons to the fence.

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative is the latest in Victoria to become authorised to run the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care program.

17-year-old Rohan Cosgriff suicided in July 2022 after being blackmailed on Snapchat over the distribution of an intimate image.

A group of residents have voiced concerns after VCAT gave approval for a fourth tailings dam at the Ballarat Gold Mine, so the troubled mine can continue operations.

The Refugee Council of Australia says families are waiting far too long to be reunited with their close relatives, even after being granted permanent residency.

The Local Government Inspectorate began investigating Hepburn Shire's handling of The Rex project in June 2019.

It has been six months since Ballarat mother of three Samantha Murphy disappeared, followed by the deaths of Rebecca Young and Hannah McGuire. On Saturday, the community showed its determination to stamp out gendered violence.