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What's in Victoria's state election campaign for schools, teachers and education?

Both sides are spruiking some big-ticket pledges on education. But teachers say whoever wins government on November 26 needs to urgently tackle the burnout fuelling a growing teacher shortage across the state.

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Victorian independent candidate considering legal action against VEC over how-to-vote cards

Independent candidate Felicity Frederico is threatening to take Victoria's electoral commission to court over a disagreement over how to vote cards. Ms Frederico has been advised that her how-to-vote cards could not be used on election day due to blank preference boxes next to candidate names.

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House hunters could look to border towns

First home buyers in Victoria and Queensland could enter the market sooner by looking over the border after NSW introduced significant property tax changes.

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Aerial drops for flood-isolated NSW towns

With more flooding likely, aerial missions are being conducted to resupply isolated communities in western NSW.

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In the battle for Melbourne’s Bayside, can fired-up independents snatch seats?

Razor-thin margins put Brighton, Caulfield and Sandringham within striking distance this Victorian election – but the major parties remain quietly confident

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Afternoon Update: Russians behind Medibank cyber-attack; global emissions hit new record; and Victorian election analysis

Elon Musk says ‘bankruptcy isn’t out of the question’ just three weeks into Twitter reign; Australian Covid cases on the rise

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Qld tail wags against Victoria in Shield

Gurinder Sandhu and Mitchell Swepson added more runs for Queensland's last wicket than Victoria posted in the first innings of their Sheffield Shield match.

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Victoria braces for new flood emergency

Flooding is set to again swamp Victoria as soon as Sunday amid fears water levels could reach the devastating levels of the 1975 floods in some areas.

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Hayfever, asthma sufferers warned Vic pollen levels currently the highest in decades

Victorians are struggling with worse hayfever and asthma conditions this year, with researchers warning pollen counts are higher than they have been in decades.

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Victoria election report card, week two: Ibac, nurses and a car crash of an investigation

Three guest panellists give their verdict on how the parties performed in the second week of the 2022 state election campaign

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Vic election campaign pauses to remember

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy have marked Remembrance Day, briefly pausing campaigning ahead of the November 26 election.

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Queensland bowls out Victoria for 63 in 32.4 overs on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at Allan Border Field

Allan Border Field proves a godsend for pace bowlers as some well-known batsmen struggle on day one of the Sheffield Shield game between Queensland and Victoria.

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Thunderstorm asthma weather warning for Victoria as high winds whip up pollen

Bureau of Meteorology forecasts storms likely to produce damaging winds, hailstones and heavy rain

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Vics skittled for 63 by Bulls in Shield

Michael Neser and Mark Steketee have combined for nine wickets to skittle Victoria for 63 as Queensland took hold of their Shield clash on day one in Brisbane.

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Batteries and babies on the Vic campaign

The number of Victorian homes with access to a renewable energy battery would triple under a $42 million Labor pledge, while the coalition promised $21m to IVF.

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Mental health grants pledged by Victorian opposition, regional LGAs to receive $1 million each

The opposition has promised to establish a community mental health grants program if elected, with regional LGAs to receive twice the funding of metropolitan areas.

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A Highly Simplified Guide To All Of Victoria’s Minor Parties, From Batshit To Actually Pretty Ok

Minor political parties are on the rise so here's a rundown of all of Victoria's minor parties running in the state election.

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Flood-affected farmers call for more funding to build more resilient infrastructure ahead of third La Niña

The president of the Victorian Farmers Federation says producers are facing further flooding as they as they brace for a third consecutive La Niña.

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Victim-survivors unsafe, unsupported at family violence courts, say community legal centres

Family violence survivors in five areas of Victoria are more likely to get comprehensive legal assistance than those in other areas of the state due to a funding discrepancy, community legal centres say.

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Health war renewed as Vic poll heats up

Victorian Labor has promised nurses and midwives a $5000 sign-on bonus, while the coalition is building on its plan to halve the elective surgery waiting list.

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3D-printed guns are on the rise in Australia. How can we prevent them being made?

Last week, police seized about 80 illegal firearms across Victoria. These included eight homemade firearms, four of which were “military-style weapons”, as well as two 3D printers.

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Building review panel finds systemic issues with Victoria's regulatory system

Systemic failures in communication and a fragmented approach to regulation are leaving some people in unsafe homes and cumulatively costing consumers billions of dollars, a leaked government report finds.

The Guardian - AU

Victorians’ Covid contact tracing data sent for potential use by data mining platform

Exclusive: Australian data security experts described the July 2020 move involving controversial Palantir platform as ‘dubious’ and ‘outrageous’

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Pediatrician Vic's Australian of the Year

Dr Angraj Khillan has been named Victoria's Australian of the Year for delivering health care and health education to diverse communities.

The Conversation

It’s after-hours and I need to see a doctor. What are my options?

There are times when medical care can’t wait until 9am or first thing Monday. Perhaps your COVID has worsened and you’re becoming short of breath. Or your baby has a fever that’s worrying you. Or your elderly parent’s pain can’t be relieved with over-the-counter medications.

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