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Victorians won't miss myki, but what will 'best practice' transport ticketing look like?

With fewer people using public transport and more working from home due to the COVID pandemic, public transport agencies need to do everything they can to encourage more people to use their services. An essential step is to make the ticketing and payment process as easy as possible. That means…

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From Dubai to down the Tube, moggy dubbed ‘Pimlicat’ finds his ‘fur-ever’ home

Mr Jingles spent up to two weeks in Victoria line tunnel – before being tempted into cat box by scent of ‘smelly fish’

Evening Standard

Murray Valley encephalitis virus detected in mosquitoes along river in South Australia

Following detections in NSW and Victoria, the Murray Valley encephalitis virus has now been found in mosquitoes in five council regions along the river in South Australia.

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Largest population of critically endangered butterfly found in western Victoria

A wildlife trust has found Wimmera reserves, in Victoria's west, is home to Australia's largest population of Eltham copper butterflies.

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Court documents reveal why police allege Greg Lynn killed campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay

New details have been revealed in documents provided a committal hearing about why police allege Greg Lynn killed campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill in the Victorian High Country.

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Ratepayer advocates say Victorian local councils' media policies stifling debate

With Victorian councils introducing policies restricting who can talk to the media, what does that mean for free speech?

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Activists call for immediate halt to duck and kangaroo hunting after Murray Darling floods

Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia have increased kangaroo harvest quotas for 2023 but impact from floods yet to be assessed

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Victoria fire: 60 firefighters called to blaze on building under construction in central London

A highly visible fire broke out at a construction site near Victoria Station, with black plumes of smoke seen from miles away.

Evening Standard

Ten-day Lower Murray Water hearing begins for artificial engineering proposal at wetlands

Lower Murray Water began a ten-day hearing to propose artificial engineering at Murray River wetlands on Victoria and New South Wales border.

ABC News

Afternoon Update: Jim Molan and Renée Geyer die; Victoria decriminalises public drunkenness; and five-minute easy exercises

Liberal senator Molan dies at the age of 72 after a ‘sudden and rapid’ decline in health, while jazz and soul icon Geyer passes at 69 following hip surgery

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Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in mozzies in NSW and Victoria. Here's what you need to know

Where there’s water, you’ll find mosquitoes – including some that transmit viruses that can make us seriously ill.

The Conversation

Police Have Finally Shared How And Why They Think Campers Carol Clay Russell Hill Were Killed

Police allege Greg Lynn, the man accused of their murder, set fire to their camp to conceal what happened.

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Victoria to end public drunkenness laws with no new arrest powers for police

Indigenous representatives celebrate decision not to replace law with police move-on powers

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Drunken arrests decision sparks division

The Victorian government will press ahead with decriminalising public drunkenness without giving police new powers in a decision that has divided organisations.

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Decision not to give Victoria Police new powers when public drunkenness is decriminalised draws union criticism

The decision to not give police new powers when Victoria decriminalises public drunkenness has been welcomed by Aboriginal groups, but unions say it will leave police unable to intervene until offences are committed and could see workloads fall to paramedics.

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Flood-threatened residents in Victoria denied insurance during embargo

Owners of properties that were threatened by flooding have trouble finding or renewing their coverage due to an insurance embargo.

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Queensland and Victoria resist push to replace stamp duty with land taxes

NSW policy giving first home buyers the choice to pay annual rate prompts calls for change in other states

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Russell Hill seen ‘grumpy’ at Victorian campsite days before he and Carol Clay allegedly murdered, court told

Witness also tells committal hearing for Greg Lynn, the man charged with their murders, that he saw a drone flying over site

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Kyrgios could cop fine over e-scooter ride

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will be spoken to by Victoria Police after being busted riding an electric scooter without wearing a helmet in central Melbourne.

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Fires at Kadnook, Powers Creek remain burning as more dangerous weather predicted in Victoria

Warnings for the fires at Kadnook and Powers Creek have been downgraded but high fire danger ratings are expected tomorrow, worrying authorities.

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Victorian aged care home faces multiple investigations over death of resident on footpath outside facility

Questions over the death of a man on the pavement outside his aged care home may soon be answered with a series of investigations underway.

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Professional foster care models 'no-brainer' for more government funding, sector leaders say

Volunteer foster carers don't always have the time or energy to manage children with complex trauma and challenging behaviours. For this reason, sector leaders are calling for investment in professional models.

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Storm damage in regional Victoria; Shooters party to refer NSW premier Dominic Perrottet to police over Nazi uniform – as it happened

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High school students help to fill healthcare gaps as rural hospital battles staff shortages

Year 12 students in Victoria are getting a taste of working in a healthcare setting while helping to plug staffing gaps.

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Victorian mayor calls on councils to follow lead after banning gambling ads at local sports games

Tina Samardzija faces opposition from clubs and gaming venues but says children should not be ‘exposed to a message that gambling is normal’.

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