When a ferocious storm tore through this small Gippsland town, residents did not wait for government help to rebuild — they helped themselves. Here's how they did it.
Shoppers choose 'survival' over support for local farmers as cost of living bites hard
A collective selling local farm produce is forced to close in Victoria's South Gippsland region, as consumers across the country move to "essentials-only" shopping.
Uninsured home owners eligible for emergency relief while farm businesses say they 'get nothing'
Hundreds of businesses and farms were hit by a summer of storms, floods, and fires. But community leaders say Victoria's disaster response systems are "a mystery" as recovery funding fails to reach them.
From storm to strength, Victorian community takes disaster clean-up into its own hands
A severe storm that tore through the town of Mirboo North knocked down trees, ripped roofs off houses, and left many without power, but the community was quick to respond.
Victorian community grieves farmer who died trying to save his cows from wild storm
Gippsland dairy farmer Bruce Manintveld, 50, who died in severe storms on Tuesday afternoon, has been remembered as a generous man who shared his knowledge with younger farmers.
Power restored to more Victorian homes but thousands remain without electricity
AusNet says power was restored to another 7,000 homes affected by Tuesday's electricity outage, but 15,000 properties in the Gippsland area remain cut off and some may not be back on the network for several days.
Her predecessor had a jacket to signal disaster mode — this week Jacinta Allan had her first test
A maelstrom of bushfires, extreme winds and historically large blackouts has presented Jacinta Allan with her first real test as a premier in disaster mode.
With power out, husband rushes to get generator fuel to keep wife's dialysis machine running
Tony Palmer is among those calling for better infrastructure in small towns after the power went out this week, putting his wife's health at risk.
Storm Sweeps Through Mirboo North
A Mirboo North resident has captured the moment a savage storm swept through the South Gippsland town.
Mirboo North residents picking up the pieces after severe storms
The small South Gippsland town bore the brunt of the fierce weather and is grieving the loss of one of its own.
While bushfires roared in Victoria's west, the town of Mirboo North was hit by a 'terrifying' fatal storm
South Gippsland residents expected a regular thunderstorm as a heavy and dark cloud blanketed the region, but the reality was much more horrific.
Thousands still without power after major storms
Thousands of Victorians remain without power or phone reception after powerful storms caused severe damage in the state's south-east, with outages tipped to last days.
Fears dozens of homes lost in Victorian bushfire, 135,000 still without power — as it happened
Hundreds of thousands of Victorians remain without power in the wake of deadly storms and destructive bushfires which swept the state on Tuesday.
The art cubes that are popping up in country towns
Shipping containers have been converted into mini art galleries to give artists in Victoria's South Gippsland a free space to show their work, catching the attention of passers-by.
Police officer had no choice but to open fire on man brandishing knife, inquest hears
Civilian witnesses and a police officer have told a coronial inquest they believe the officer who fatally shot 31-year-old Benjamin Madex in Drouin in January 2021 had no other option.
Aurora surprises early risers across Victoria, with another chance to see the 'neon' lights tonight
The rugged beauty of Victoria's south-west coast was awash with shades of green and purple as the Southern Lights danced across the morning sky.
Celebrating the Italian migrants who made 'a go of it'
With South Gippsland resembling the Sicilian countryside, migrants flocked to the area. Today, thousands of people visit its cultural festival to enjoy the Italian way of life.
Finally, a bat for women, not designed for teenage boys
When women go shopping for a cricket bat, there's little choice and few designed for female players. Now, a bat maker from Gippsland in Victoria is crafting an alternative. Kerrin Thomas reports.
Meet the cricketer ensuring females no longer have to use bats made for teenage boys
When women go searching for a cricket bat, they often find they have fewer options than their male counterparts, but Gippsland bat maker Clare Johnston hopes to change that.
Hundreds to ring in the New Year at Victoria's biggest campdraft
Fancy riding horses, chasing cattle and sleeping under the stars this New Years Eve? Maybe you should try campdrafting.
Energy experts sceptical about Coalition plans for onshore gas in Gippsland
The Victorian Coalition has pledged to "turbocharge" Victoria's onshore gas extraction if elected on Saturday, but experts say its plans do not make sense.