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Young people at risk of delayed stroke diagnosis and treatment as cases increase

Jasmine was already inside a hospital when she had a stroke aged 25, but she suffers the ongoing effects of delayed diagnosis and treatment common among young people with the condition.

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After 65 years of repairing shoes, Peter is trying to make it to his 90th birthday before retiring

The Calleas have run their shoe repair store in Melbourne’s west for more than 60 years. Now Peter has dementia and Nerina uses a walking stick, but they’re not ready to down tools yet.

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Survivor of former Townsville paedophile priest Neville Creen reveals toll the abuse took on her life

Megan was a quick-witted and mischievous child, but when she was five, a predator entered her home and stamped out all that made her who she was. He didn't leave her life for 30 years.

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PCOS guidelines to focus on women's experiences with weight stigma

Draft international guidelines on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) highlight how weight stigma — being judged or discriminated against because of our weight — can prevent women from getting the proper treatment and support they deserve.

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Victoria's Indigenous voters choose champions for historic treaty talks

A special election is underway in Victoria to choose the next First Peoples' Assembly members, who will sit down opposite government to negotiate a statewide treaty.

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Former Victoria Police officer sentenced to six months' jail for misconduct involving nine women

On the day former police officer Brett Johnson is sentenced for abusing his position of power to pursue vulnerable women, one of his victims speaks exclusively to the ABC about the devastating impact his offending had on her life.

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After it helped hundreds find a home, there are fears part of this crucial program is set to be cut

A vital social support program that helps people get their lives back on track via access to drug and alcohol support, counselling and case management is at risk of being cut by the Victorian government.

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University staff strike over insecure work as 'anger and discontent' builds on campus

University tutors who say they cannot plan for their futures are among the thousands of university staff to walk off the job as part of a national week of action against insecure work and wage theft.

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Sudanese visitors left in visa limbo as violence in Sudan cuts off their path back home

Sudanese visitors are scrambling to find a way to remain in Australia, as violence and unrest in Sudan cuts off their path back home.

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Millions living on city fringes at higher risk of climate disasters as federal government warned of 'national crisis'

The federal government is warned of millions of Australians at heightened risk of climate disasters due to homes being built on sprawling suburban fringes prone to floods and fires.

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What desire paths can tell us about how to design safer, better public spaces

Informal tracks that defy formal city footpaths can be charming, but urban designers say paying attention to them can also help create better, safer public spaces more in tune with people's behaviour.

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Victorian opposition claims raising criminal age of responsibility could fuel gang recruitment

Victoria's shadow attorney-general says raising the state's age of criminal responsibility will embolden gang leaders to recruit more children under 12, a position youth justice experts describe as "absolutely nonsensical".

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A record of Australia's suburban history lives in this archive — and it was nearly lost

A historical archive in Melbourne's east holds a history of the area dating back 120 years — and it was almost destroyed when a humidifier malfunctioned.

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Victorian police chief issues bail direction in wake of Veronica Nelson inquest findings

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has told senior officers to make sure they are not unnecessarily denying bail to marginalised people, as the force accepts all of the recommendations from the coronial inquest into Veronica Nelson's 2020 death in custody.

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Deaf Australians and those with disabilities push to end exclusion from juries

While many Australians go to great lengths to avoid serving on a jury, Brent Phillips has been fighting for the right of deaf people to take part for almost a decade.

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Melbourne woman placed in abusive foster home receives record $2.6m payout

A Melbourne woman has been awarded a record compensation payout for abuse she suffered while in foster care — with a family she says the department should never have left her with.

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Why Melbourne's booming west will be home to Victoria's biggest new cemetery in a century

Melbourne's planners have earmarked 128-hectares of land on the city's western fringe, which they hope will provide enough burial and cremation space for the next 150 years of population growth.

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Interest rate rises have Australians ready to slash spending, and businesses are bracing for the cuts

Australia's economy is still holding up on the back of household spending, but there are warning signs that a severe downturn is imminent — and small businesses are already seeing it in action.

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Millions of Australians live with a disability, but dental care remains out of reach for many

Millions of Australians live with a disability, yet a costly private dental system is leaving thousands languishing on public waitlists while those who can afford to go private struggle to find someone who will treat them.

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Destruction of endangered native wildflowers sparks fears of extinction on Melbourne's doorstep amid population boom

A field of endangered native wildflowers is damaged after a truck drives through a protected field in Melbourne's outer west, sparking fears of extinction as the city's sprawling population growth threatens grassland ecosystems.

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Questions arise over character references used to help sex offender Jeffrey 'Joffa' Corfe escape jail time

The use of references in criminal sentencing is under scrutiny after revelations an outdated character reference was provided to help defend child-sex offender Jeffrey "Joffa" Corfe without his former employer's knowledge.

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Police's 55-minute response time in spotlight after woman's brutal death

The family of a woman found beaten to death in northern NSW calls for answers from police about why it took them 55 minutes to respond the night she was allegedly murdered.

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Pressure mounts on Victoria to follow gambling reforms of NSW and Tasmania

At the height of her gambling addiction, Bree Hughes was visiting up to seven venues each day. She's joined a growing chorus of voices urging Victoria to put the brakes on poker machine losses in the state's most disadvantaged communities.

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Survivors of sexual abuse and victims' families raise concerns over dealings with Victoria's state prosecutors

Clare Goss and Anthea Parsons were grateful their sexual abuse complaint against a former teacher was proceeding to trial. But after watching him plead guilty to reduced charges, they say their experience at the hands of Victoria's public prosecutors left them feeling "abandoned".

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Limited escape routes on new Melbourne bike path a safety risk to women, cyclists say

Female cyclists say they should have been consulted about the design of a bike track which is part of the Victorian government's West Gate Tunnel project.

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