Emile Pavlich
Mildura, VIC
Emile Pavlich is a news reporter based in Mildura. Since graduating from university in 2021, he has worked in commercial and community radio. He files online articles, radio news, digital video, and TV and audio on-demand content. Please reach out to him by emailing Pavlich.Emile@abc.net.au
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'Leading with a stick': Victoria's stronger minimum rental standards raise concerns
By Emile Pavlich and Lexie Jeuniewic
A property lecturer says while the changes could lead to a more equitable quality of life, they also may lead to investors choosing to swap from long-term leases to short-term accommodation.
Studying for exams in a derelict rental, Natalie struggles to see how she will break the poverty cycle
Living in a derelict rental is causing a lot of stress for Natalie as she eyes off a university degree.
'I'm going to have tears in my eyes': Runners leap health hurdles on way to marathon starting line
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.
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Family violence survivor who 'was never really seen' says young victims must be heard
From a young age, Conor Pall's life was plagued by domestic violence. Now he's using his experience to advocate for other young people in a system that ignores their needs.
Firies fuming after truck breakdown leads to lengthy ride in a taxi
The incident occurred during a union push for more funding to help firefighters maintain Victoria's aging fleet.
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River life a natural progression for retiree in call for end to houseboat living ban
A retiree says NSW's blanket ban on houseboat living should be reviewed as he enjoys a "cheap, comfortable" way of life.
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'We're being dispossessed as we sit here': First Nations truth-telling lays bare fight for water rights
First Nations groups hold about 40 per cent of Australian land through native title claims, yet own and control less than 0.2 per cent of the country's water.
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Volunteers face the brunt of translation as non-English speakers number more than a quarter of a million in Victoria
Flora Walter's WhatsApp group has around 500 members and has supported Mildura's Malay community in translating vital information for years, including during the Victorian floods of 2022. But it's not yet officially supported by government.
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Stawell Gift delayed by torrential downpour that left almost 12,000 without power across Victoria
Chloe Mannix-Power and Jack Lacey win the finals of the Stawell Gift after race delays caused by wild weather in the west of the state.
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Houseboats become work-from-home sanctuaries for 'lucky' Victorians seeking different lifestyle
A marina just off the Murray River is full and, according to management, another 18 houseboat operators are on the waiting list.
Community paramedics ease pressure on doctors in stretched healthcare system
Paramedics can treat and manage chronic diseases in a community health setting as part of a trial running in regional Victoria.
Victoria first state to ban dingo killing on private land to protect species 'at risk of extinction'
In an Australian first, dingoes are now protected on private and public land in north-west Victoria, but farmers worry it will lead to more attacks on livestock.
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Festivals in the firing line after horror weekend of heat, suspected drug overdose death, cancellations
Extreme heat, a suspected overdose death, and an abandoned festival. Ravers don't know what to make of Pitch 2024 after a confusing and sweltering Labor Day weekend in Victoria's west, with climate scientists forecasting more cancellations to come.
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Books 'considered a luxury' as small retailers struggle amid cost-of-living pressures
Already reeling from floods in regional Victoria, Kerang's only bookstore is set to close as book retailers across the country report a slide in sales of up to 40 per cent.
Residents in Victoria's hottest region frustrated they don't get fee help for insulation
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program recommends insulation as the most cost-effective way to improve energy efficiency, but upgrades for home owners like Jessica are out of reach when she needs to pay for air conditioning to keep her dog cool.
TikTok star raking in millions of views by focussing on country football history and defunct ovals
Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.
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Students need 'all points of view' not 'shouting and yelling' about Murray-Darling Basin, author says
Adrian Wells aims to ignite a passion for the environment and break down stereotypes that city people might have about farming communities.
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7yo uses life-saving lessons given by paramedics to help his dad
When Nick Wilson "couldn't breathe properly" leaving a games arcade, he knew he was in trouble. Little did he know his son Harry would become a "hero".
Up to 100mm of rain predicted for parts of Victoria as SES warns of potential for flash flooding
A large rain band is leading to rainfall across much of Victoria, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning there is more to come overnight into Monday.
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While presents were being opened on Christmas Day, this town's residents fought off floodwaters
Flooding is becoming an all-too-familiar sight in Kerang, and climate reports are forecasting an extreme risk to the northern Victorian town by 2050.
Veteran paramedic says the days of 'hoping for the best' are gone as advances in technology save more lives
When Dale Richards became a paramedic, women weren't allowed to join the service and treating patients often just meant they "threw people onto beds and took them to hospital". He reflects on 43 years as a paramedic.
Hundreds of trees die on Victorian floodplain as governments clash over water policy
Victoria's floodplain restoration projects have stalled after the state and federal governments reached a stalemate over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Electricians' union says safety breaches on EnergyConnect transmission line construction 'like a dodgy reno'
The Electrical Trades Union says a visit to the Buronga substation construction site from November 27 to 29 revealed "water leaking from conduits containing electrical cables" and "toilets without toilet paper, soap, or hand sanitiser".
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Council blames 'one-in-fifty-year' flash flooding as Swan Hill streets are inundated with water
The Swan Hill council says 80 to 90 millimetres of rain fell on the north west Victorian town in seven hours, as it reassures residents that its drainage system did not malfunction.
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Greyhound deaths prompt calls to end millions of dollars in taxpayer funding for racing industry
A new report obtained exclusively by the ABC calls on the Victorian government to cease spending taxpayer dollars on greyhound racing.
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