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Calls go out to dial in payphones as national landmarks

Three public phones that have supported Australians in emergencies are being nominated to be made national landmarks.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Solemn Anzac ceremony marred by neo-Nazi gatecrashers

Hateful heckles pierced the silence of a sombre Anzac ceremony as neo-Nazis disrupted a dawn service commemorating the sacrifices of defence heroes.

AAP · Apr 24, 2025

Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Local issues such as worn-out roads, grocery prices and childcare shortages are big concerns for voters in a critical seat the Liberals are keen to hold on to.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025

'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

Officers are expected to learn who will lead a state police force moving forward as the government claims a decision is yet to be made on its chief.

AAP · Feb 16, 2025

Myriad of issues in testing newborn genes for disease

Newborn screening tests detect more diseases but present a range of legal, financial and privacy issues that researchers need the public's help to work through.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

More birds and more shooting in duck hunting season

The Victorian government is pushing ahead with a longer duck hunting season which also allows shooters to bag more birds.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

Officers to stand trial over alleged false imprisonment

Two senior constables accused of false imprisonment will stand trial after a magistrate found there was enough evidence for the case to go to the County Court.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

Ballots and barbs in by-election litmus test for Labor

State Liberals hope voter frustration over living costs and crime will deliver them upsets in two by-elections being held at once in capital city suburbs.

AAP · Feb 7, 2025

Mystery surrounds man's death in blaze above law office

The death of a man in a fire above a law office is being treated as suspicious as homicide squad detectives investigate.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025