The Latest Breaking News from Georgie Purcell

Duck hunting reloads despite a shorter season

A state report on duck season has conservationists at odds with hunters over the future of the recreational activity.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

‘I have done nothing wrong’: Juanita quit her job at a Melbourne brothel to work from home. Now she’s being evicted

Victoria has decriminalised sex work. So why are those in the industry still facing danger and discrimination?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2024

Victorian government criticised over ‘barbaric’ use of firefighting foam to kill 30,000 farmed ducks

Exclusive: Animal advocates condemn culling method used in response to bird flu outbreak

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2024

Victoria to digitally track greyhounds as deaths spike

Every Victorian racing greyhound will be tracked from birth to death to improve industry transparency amid an uptick in track deaths.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Anger as trigger to be pulled on duck hunting season

Animal rights advocates have doubled-down on concerns for endangered birds in Victorian wetlands ahead of the start of duck hunting season.

AAP · Apr 8, 2024

From Photoshop To 'You Don't Look Like An MP', Female Politicians Are Still Judged On Their Appearance

For years, female politicians have been criticised by the public for their wardrobe. The trend has continued.

International Business Times UK · Mar 21, 2024

Pork lobby defends blunt force euthanasia of piglets

Australia's pork industry has defended the blunt force euthanasia of piglets as "humane' and lambasted activists for illegal trespass on farms at an inquiry

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

Taxpayer-funded MP trips in spotlight after $500k bill

Victorian MPs have been quizzed over the value of their taxpayer-funded travel after racking up a bill of almost $500,000 last financial year.

AAP · Feb 7, 2024

Georgie Purcell photoshop scandal shows why transparency is crucial when it comes to AI

Nine News editing blunder on MP’s image a harbinger for media world increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

How did Channel Nine 'sex up' photo of female MP?

Innocent mistake or deliberate sexualisation of a female MP?

The Canberra Times · Feb 1, 2024