Olivia Sanders

Geoscience technology services company CGG formally submitted its permit application and environmental plan in late January amid a month-long campaign of community protests.

A permit application for the largest marine seismic survey proposal recorded is under assessment at the same time the offshore regulator is investigating the company funding the project for alleged 2020 breaches in the Otway Basin.

It is believed Garry Mallen suffered a medical episode about 8:30am while at the fire scene in Portland, Victoria.

Can outdoor adventure activities like surf lessons, equine therapy, and weekend hikes improve health and boost community engagement? A new regional health pilot program aims to find out. 

Thanks to an Accessible Beach Day at Victoria's Port Campbell the Elsum children enjoyed a great day by the surf — their first time. Now the charity behind the accessibility movement is calling on governments to get on board with the idea.