Lexie Jeuniewic
Ballarat, VIC
Lexie Jeuniewic is a reporter for ABC Ballarat, covering radio, digital, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic.
Latest by Lexie Jeuniewic
Single mother Liz Whyte was paying $175 monthly in insurance premiums, but one email shocked her
Halls Gap residents and businesses are grappling with shock rises in insurance premiums of up to 500 per cent while dealing with the fallout of bushfires.
Women seeking abortions in Victoria's west forced to travel far at great cost
A new report from a regional Victorian women's health organisation reveals a dire lack of access to sexual health and reproductive services in the state's west.
Man accused of stealing from allegedly murdered woman's fundraiser faces court
Lachlan Morganti, 22, is charged with stealing more than $60,000 from an online fundraiser for allegedly murdered Victorian woman Hannah McGuire's grieving family.
'Leading with a stick': Victoria's stronger minimum rental standards raise concerns
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.
'Never too young' to talk about safety, murdered schoolboy's father says, after students approached
Bruce Morcombe is urging parents to talk to their children about personal safety after reports a stranger has approached several students in regional Victoria.
The high-security forensic hub where women outnumber men, as they expose the devil in the detail
Hidden behind a towering electric fence in a regional Victorian city, a team of 11 forensic scientists is helping police catch criminals. The ABC takes a look inside the secretive, high-tech facility.
Gold mine general manager resigns months after deadly rockfall
Kurt Hourigan, 37, died following a collapse at Ballarat Mine in March that also left a colleague seriously injured. General manager Peter Crooks has now resigned, though the reason for the decision is unclear.
Prestigious school's trial ban on water bottles in class divides teachers, students
The school says "reduced noise and fewer rest room breaks" are among early positive results of a trial to improve the classroom environment and student concentration.
'Mindless' vandals damage century-old Loong dragon, sacred Great Stupa statues
Police release images of two suspects after "deliberate" damage to historical and culturally significant artefacts at the Golden Dragon Museum and the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo earlier this month.
Grieving mother finds hope in an empty warehouse
Twelve months on from a tragic crash that claimed four young lives in Bochara, Lee-Ann Elms provides a glimmer of hope to a town that was torn apart.
Charges laid over teen spectator's death at western Victorian burnout event
Bryce Dridan, 28, is accused of causing a crash at a burnout event which claimed the life of 18-year-old Trent DeZoete last November.
'Shocking' move to axe men's behavioural change program in city rocked by three alleged murders of women
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says the Attorney-General and representatives from the Magistrates' Court will meet to discuss ways to ensure men's behavioural change programs continue in Ballarat.
Clothing donations threadbare as retailers tighten belts amid rising demand
A regional Victorian initiative dedicated to providing new clothing to vulnerable people is struggling to keep up with demand as donations from its retail partners decrease.
Will Victoria's container deposit scheme follow Queensland's lead on wine, spirit bottles?
Calls for Victoria's container deposit scheme to follow Queensland's lead and include wine and spirit bottles has been labelled a potential "nightmare" by the wine industry.
Man, 21, charged with murder after 23yo woman's body found near Ballarat
A 21-year-old man will appear in the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, charged with the murder of Clunes woman Hannah McGuire.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour was less than a love story for regional towns now facing a spending slump
While the Eras Tour concerts generated an economic boost for capital cities, many rural and regional areas are feeling the pinch, with places like Ballarat desperate for a funding boost.
Search for Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy wraps up for day
A fresh search in the case of missing woman Samantha Murphy has been wound up, after efforts to find any trace of the 51-year-old again proved unsuccessful.
Ballarat Gold Mine reopened a day after dead miner extracted from rockfall
The mine returned to service at the first shift of Friday March 15, with its operators saying all employees continue to be paid if they attend work or require additional time to process the tragedy.
Samantha Murphy run attracts more than 100, as police search for answers continues
More than 100 people have united for the biggest tribute run to date for Samantha Murphy, who was allegedly murdered after setting off on her regular Sunday run.
26 miners rescued, one still trapped after rockfall in Ballarat Gold Mine
Emergency services are working to free the last of 27 miners trapped in the Ballarat Gold Mine after a rockfall on Wednesday afternoon.
Charity to trial student 'supermarket' offering free groceries as demand for food relief surges
After being delayed by more than a year, one of Foodbank's new regional Victorian distribution centres will pilot a program allowing students experiencing food insecurity to shop for free.
Runners push themselves to finish the run Samantha Murphy couldn't as part of social media campaign
A social media movement honouring Victorian woman, Samantha Murphy, who was allegedly murdered, is picking up speed across Australia.
Truck driver to face trial over crash with school bus full of students headed to space camp
A Melbourne truck driver will stand trial after pleading not guilty to scores of charges stemming from a 2022 crash on the Western Freeway.
As more people 'slow down' through animal-assisted therapy, some professionals say there needs to be regulation
Health professionals are calling for national guidelines to be established in the animal-assisted therapy sector to ensure the safety and welfare of both participants and animals as demand for the service continues to grow.
Can antiques stores survive the rise of online marketplaces — or will they become relics of the past?
As a much-loved regional Victorian vintage store closes its doors for the last time, its owner urges shoppers to support other antique shops amid the rising popularity of online marketplaces.