On standby
Karl Wimmer needs to be in the air within 15 minutes of an emergency call. But in the meantime, he sits and waits.
View ArticleMali's keeper
Erin Ballagh grew up on a Colac dairy farm and she's been one of the elephant keepers watching baby elephant Mali grow at Melbourne Zoo.
View ArticleBallarat's Steve Irwin
Most people wouldn't even consider sitting in an enclosure with three tiger snakes slithering around their feet. But for Roy Pails, it's an everyday pleasure. He is one of Australia's largest snake...
View ArticleWorking on the windy hills of Waubra Wind Farm
Many people wouldn't realise that there are a team of more than 30 staff constantly monitoring and servicing the Waubra Wind Farm.
View ArticleNAIDOC week in Ballarat
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative chief executive officer Karen Heap says NAIDOC Week is a busy time. The co-op is holding several events to celebrate local Koori history and recognise the...
View ArticleABC Open's first year in Ballarat
ABC Open is celebrating a year of digital storytelling throughout regional Australia. Let's take a look back at some of the Ballarat highlights; the events, activities and most importantly the Open...
View ArticleThe ABC of Education
Last month ABC Director Victoria Randall Mathieson invited the community to take part in a special forum to discuss the ABC's role in educating Australians at the University of Ballarat's Geoffrey...
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