Koala suffers fatal injuries after allegedly being dragged by car
By Jean Bell

Wildlife carers say a koala had to be euthanised after it was injured when it was allegedly dragged behind a car in Victoria's south west.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/koala-killed-after-being-dragged-behind-vehicle/106497782

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How do you make friends in the country if you don't play sport?
By Jean Bell and Olivia Sanders

From crafting to surfing, people of all ages are experimenting with new hobbies to meet pals in regional Victoria.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/how-young-people-are-making-friends-in-the-country/106175198

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Volunteer firefighter in hospital after injury during planned burn
By Jean Bell and Laura Mayers

A CFA firefighter is in hospital in a serious but stable condition after being injured during a planned burn in regional Victoria.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/cfa-volunteer-hospitalised-after-planned-burn/106489488

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