More than 650 runners are competing in Mildura's inaugural marathon this weekend, with some overcoming huge hurdles on their way to the event, like Mark Slade who has MS.
A food bank for animals is providing struggling pet owners with canned food and dry biscuits, as well as flea and worming treatments when available, as cost of living pressures increase.
A former deputy mayor who killed his elderly mother almost six years ago has been found guilty of her murder after a jury rejected his mental impairment defence.
Rental rejection takes mental health toll as mum separated from son amid 50 applications abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Domestic violence prevention advocate Conor Pall 'won't stop fighting' for children amid national crisis abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.