Australians with HECS debts to get a 20% discount after the Albanese government's bill passed Parliament during the first sitting period of the new term.

A Warrnambool father pleads not guilty to incest charges involving his daughter, court hears closing statements.

A Bendigo man faces charges for meth trafficking following a crash near Portland. Police seized meth worth $13,500 after the incident.

The Canberra Raiders are stronger contenders for this year's premiership than in 2019 when they lost to the Roosters.

A south-west man is standing trial accused of rgw sexual assault of his daughter. Lawyer says he "vigorously denied" the allegations.

The return of the Toyota MR2 may be delayed as the company is having troubles sorting out the driving dynamics of its mid-engine Yaris race car.

Shannon Noll shares his personal journey and supports south-west farmers at Sheepvention, aiming to uplift drought-affected communities.

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Catch the highlights from this weekend's footy and netball matches, in round 15 of the Warrnambool and District league.

Emaciated dogs, horses, cows and a goat seized from Cape Bridgewater property. Owner admits animal cruelty offences and is banned from owning animals.

Geoff Clark and his son Jeremy await sentencing on multiple fraud charges, totalling $950,000 misused from Aboriginal Trust funds.

A defiant Lewis Dodd insists he still has the desire and belief to be a long-term NRL halfback, despite admitting his confidence has taken a hit in a tough first year at South Sydney ...