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As someone who has seen the impacts of extreme weather first-hand for the past two decades, I’m constantly inspired by the resilience of Australia’s regional communities.
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Devastating disasters forge incredible community determination
As someone who has seen the impacts of extreme weather first-hand for the past two decades, I’m constantly inspired by the resilience of Australia’s regional communities.
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Geelong crook shot at a house to intimidate a witness
A thug agreed to help his mate avoid jail by rocking up to a Lalor house and firing shots to intimidate a witness ahead of a court hearing.
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Bayside councillors back talks on new Cheltenham Golf Club lease
A packed Bayside council meeting erupted in cheers as councillors voted to begin public talks on the future of Cheltenham Golf Club’s lease — despite petitions from rival clubs to ...
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‘Dedicated’ Melbourne chiropractor remembered after tragic death
A Melbourne chiropractor has been remembered as a “dedicated and kind” doctor after he tragically died while on holiday in Vietnam.
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Country football star facing serious assault charges
The playing career of one of country Victoria’s best goal kickers is in doubt after he was charged with assault and false imprisonment.
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Paws off: Bayside dog ban blocked
Bayside councillors have binned plans to tighten dog access on beaches, sparking cheers from residents at Tuesday night’s meeting.
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‘Trust has been horribly broken’: Damning child safety report released
A child safety review — sparked when a Melbourne childcare worker was hit with dozens of child sex offences — has savaged Victoria’s system and prompted an apology from Premier Jac...
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The 22 recommendations to fix Victoria’s broken childcare system
A review into Victoria’s compromised childcare system has called for a sweeping overhaul. These are its recommendations and when parents can expect to see action to protect their k...
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‘Such a joke’: Parents, experts lash ‘insulting’ childcare fix
Furious parents and experts have slammed the report promising to overhaul Victoria’s troubled childcare system, saying changes are needed now – not in three months.
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