There are hundreds of dormant and extinct volcanoes across south-east Australia. They aren't likely to burst into life but it is "almost a given" that a new volcano will form somewhere else, according to a geosciences lecturer.
Students' misogyny makes Hannah feel the authority she holds as a teacher is revoked
Substitute teacher Hannah Duffus says students projected porn on the whiteboard while she took roll call and she was asked if she was the "proper teacher".
Photo shows Hannah smiling while hiking in the sunThree decades after keepers retired, Australia's old lighthouses still keep watch
These lonely sentinels are an anachronism when every commercial ship navigates using now-ubiquitous electronic global positioning, but they retain a special place in the hearts of seafarers.
Photo shows Lighthouse with light on at night.Nightmares, headaches, crying in the car: College staff describe impact of 'unsafe' work environment
Current and former staff of a Victorian high school say they feel unsupported as they face abuse, stalking and feelings of dread in their roles.
Photo shows A young person wearing a hood and beanie sits with their head in their hands against a brick wall.Is there a clean finish for a wind turbine at the end of its life? Not entirely
As towers on Victoria's original wind farms approach the end of their life span, minds are turning to recycling options, especially for the tricky composite blades.
In 1985, a newspaper outed Barry's HIV status in his regional town. It was the start of years of abuse
Barry McCluskey was the first known Australian nurse to contract HIV, but he never let his illness define him.
Photo shows An old photograph of a young man with olive skin, floppy brown hair and a beaming smile, sitting under a willow tree.Premier asks Labor to suspend CFMEU from Victorian party amid allegations of 'thuggish' behaviour
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has labelled alleged behaviour by the state's construction union as "thuggish and appalling".
Photo shows Jacinta Allan stands at a lectern with microphones in front of her. Behind her is the Australian flagHow Australia's fragile native orchids could be evolving themselves towards extinction
With only a few hundred charming spider orchids left in the wild, the species' complex relationships with other organisms are thought to be hindering its survival.
Photo shows Two green and maroon orchids.Call for on-site psychiatric help for fearful teachers at centre of government, WorkSafe dispute
Staff at a state secondary school in south-west Victoria need mental-health and wellbeing support at the school because of threatening student behaviour, according to WorkSafe. The government disagrees.
Photo shows Outside the front of a school buildingSurvival skill instructors warn of 'charlatan' operators in underregulated but booming industry
In an age shrouded with uncertainty, courses in wilderness survival and military tactics are booming. But concerns about operators in a field with little-to-no industry oversight has some trainers concerned.
Photo shows Gordon Dedman in the bush drinking from a native plantHorse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018
The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.
Photo shows Trainer Darren Weir stands with three of his horsesKelvin has almost been cleared of $20,000 in traffic fines, but says false accusations continue
A Victorian disability pensioner who claims to have been been falsely nominated for nearly 60 traffic infringements says he has had yet another crime wrongly pinned on him.
On this frosty morning train ride, some passengers say lower regional fares have changed their morning commute
Reduced prices have seen V/Line passenger numbers increase but the promised extra rail services haven't appeared — which can lead to packed carriages and longer commutes.
Phillip Island preparing for possible bird flu outbreak in penguins
When migratory birds return to Australia in spring they could bring the devastating strain of bird flu that has killed thousands of penguins in Antarctica, deeply worrying the people charged with protecting Victoria's little penguin colonies.
Photo shows Little penguins coming out of waterVolunteer firefighters go on strike over renewables projects, transmission lines
Volunteer firefighters from dozens of brigades in north central Victoria will refuse to fight fires at properties hosting renewable energy plants or transmission lines.
Photo shows Volunteer firefighters standing togetherVictorian hospitals told to prepare for big budget cuts as government considers hospital mergers
More than 20 regional Victorian health services have been told their budgets will be slashed by up to 30 per cent in the coming financial year, the ABC understands.
Photo shows A doctor holds a stethoscope in two clasped handsReactions to gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles range from 'devastating' to 'necessary'
The Victorian government's announcement of the first new gas extraction project approved in a decade has been met with mixed reactions, with some saying gas is still necessary while others believe "enough damage has been done".
Photo shows The Twelve Apostles.Serial predator Arthur Eaton 'fooled' everyone with a guide dog puppy and almost became teacher of the year
The Victorian Department of Education faces several lawsuits from survivors who were sexually abused by a teacher the department knowingly moved to other schools after fielding complaints of abuse.
Pool operator fined for safety breaches surrounding death of 8yo boy
The County Court in Warrnambool heard Port Fairy pool operators did not test children's swimming abilities before allowing them to use an inflatable aquatic device and did not have procedures in place for how to manage children on the device.
Photo shows a composite image of a little boy and a pool signThis ship is spying on what dwells beneath the ocean surface. This is what it's finding
Vaguely military in appearance — garish blue and green paint scheme notwithstanding — the vessel bristles with radar, sonar and other monitoring equipment. The object of its scrutiny has scientists worried.
Photo shows Large blue and green survey ship in ocean water.Family violence survivor who 'was never really seen' says young victims must be heard
From a young age, Conor Pall's life was plagued by domestic violence. Now he's using his experience to advocate for other young people in a system that ignores their needs.
Photo shows A man in dark polo, dark features with hands out wide mid speech.