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Mozzies are causing Buruli ulcers in more parts of Australia. Here’s what you need to know

Warmer weather has arrived and mosquitoes will be buzzing about before you know it. As El Niño is expected to bring an early start to summer heat, it’s likely mosquitoes will make their presence felt earlier than usual.

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RSL says One Nation’s Hastie ‘slur’ was an ‘attack on every veteran’s service’ – as it happened

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Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated

Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 months

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Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas

Cars stolen from Australian drivers are being moved overseas via shipping containers en masse, with the global black market fuelling the crime spree.

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In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road too

Plastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-meter section of the Hume Freeway using more than 2,100 tons of recycled material. The mix included plastic bags, glass bottles, printer cartridges and reclaimed asphalt. The…

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RentTech companies asking tenants for personal details ‘completely outside’ new Victorian laws

Some rental platforms encourage hopeful tenants to share ‘excessive’ amount of information, Consumer Policy Research Centre review finds

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Widower Restores Farmland Forest: Australian man plants 13,500 trees; project rebuilds wildlife habitat

Karst Kreun is undertaking an inspiring restoration of native vegetation on his Victorian farm, initiated after he acquired the land in March 2021. With thousands of native trees planted, his efforts are aimed at re-establishing a vital wildlife habitat. This meaningful long-term project commemorates his late wife, Lindy, and seeks…

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Victoria’s historic work from home laws have unexpectedly stalled. Will they survive?

Labor was set to pass its bill enshrining the right to WFH before November state election but now the Australian-first legislation will face an inquiry

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State keeps top-tier credit rating despite massive debt

Australia's most populous state is the only one with a coveted Triple-A credit rating from a major agency, despite reaching similar debt levels to Victoria.

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‘It was just pure hatred’: a new report reveals intensifying attacks against LGBTQIA+ people

Violence against same-sex attracted men through dating apps has become a key focus in the national debate over how to address hate crime.

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The Victorian government’s new integrity laws are not perfect. But they are vital for restoring good governance in the state

The Victorian government has introduced legislation expanding the jurisdiction of its anti-corruption commission, the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC). This comes on the heels of the creation of a new Royal Commission that will investigate allegations of vast corruption in the construction sector.

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In 2019, Victoria's Wyndham City turned 199,000 recycled bottles into a 200-metre footpath. 1 year later, the project had reached 339 metres and delivered 1,700kg in carbon savings

Victoria’s Wyndham City turned 199,000 recycled bottles into a 200-metre footpath in 2019. The project showed how plastic waste could be given a practical second life through sustainable infrastructure. Within a year, the recycled footpath had grown to 339 metres. It also delivered 1,700 kilograms in carbon savings. The initiative…

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One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference

Victorian One Nation leader says his actions ‘hurt people I loved, and I will live with that forever’

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One Nation state leader admits drug use 'mistakes'

One Nation's Victorian leader has denied being a drug addict and insists he still has the support of Pauline Hanson despite his previous substance use.

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Misogynistic greyhound racing figures to undergo sexism training after Victorian MP Georgie Purcell abused online

Exclusive: Greyhound Racing Victoria says training introduced for those who have posted ‘misogynistic or sexist commentary’

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Victoria police hunt for man on run after allegedly attacking brother and parents with axe

Police say they believe argument took place before three people critically injured in Gippsland town of Tyers on Saturday

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Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties

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A year after a deadly attack on two boys, Melbourne’s South Sudanese community remains in fear

Victim’s father says community ‘struggling a lot’ as Victorian government yet to release report delivered eight months ago by expert group

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CFMEU Delegate Busted in Australia: Police Seize Cocaine, MDMA and Steroids in Construction-Site Drug Probe

Taskforce Hawk detectives arrested three individuals, including a CFMEU delegate, in a Melbourne drug trafficking investigation. Police seized drugs, weapons, and cash, highlighting construction sites as distribution hubs.

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States look to poach NFL game after Victoria deal ends

One state has expressed their eagerness to bid to host an NFL game after competition figures said they were open to moving matches around Australia.

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Potholes are annoying and dangerous. Now they’re also political

In Victoria, potholes have become a hot issue in the lead-up to the state election in November.

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How does subject scaling work for Year 12? And why is it unfair?

Year 12 subject scaling is back in the news with reports Victorian students who scored a perfect Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.95 in 2025 all did the two hardest maths subjects, which scale up.

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Are petting zoos safe?

A three-year-old girl has died from a rare illness after visiting a petting zoo in Victoria. She had developed brain damage and kidney failure after spending weeks in intensive care.

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No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

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Race for baggy green hots up as Australian men’s cricket enters transitional period

Many have decried the state of Australian batting but a group of a dozen or more Test aspirants should be a source of excitement, according to chief selector George Bailey

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