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COVID-19 information on Victorian government websites was often inaccessible, study finds

The COVID-19 public health information material on two critical Victorian government websites rarely met federal government accessibility guidelines, a La Trobe University study finds.

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Quango tango: Victorian opposition sceptical of proposed treaty authority

Shadow treasurer David Davis tells Sky News host Peta Credlin ‘nothing’s ever independent, it’s always stacked’

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Vic resists state gas reserve amid crisis

A state-based Victorian gas reserve would be impractical and a national scheme is needed to rein in soaring prices, Premier Daniel Andrews says.

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William Cooper's dreams of Indigenous representation in Parliament inch closer

The man leading the charge on enshrining a First Nations voice in the constitution says he hopes to strengthen the legacy of William Cooper, a man famous for his struggle against the dispossession of Aboriginal people and the denial of their rights.

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Advocates concerned over use of isolation in Victoria’s youth justice system, despite drop in numbers

Detainees were placed in isolation 5,412 times for security reasons between January and March

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Victoria’s First Nations treaty authority could be replicated across Australia, experts say

Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania also working towards treaties

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Ballarat City Council pitches Lake Wendouree rowing event for 2026 Commonwealth Games

A lake in regional Victoria that hosted races during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics is being pitched as the "perfect fit" for upcoming Commonwealth Games rowing events.

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Two People Have Died After Being Pepper-Sprayed By Police In One Week

The first incident occurred in Victoria, and the second in NSW.

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The Vic Gov Agreed To Introduce A Treaty ‘Umpire’ To Help Negotiations On First Nations Issues

The Treaty Authority will be chosen by and made up of First Peoples from Victoria.

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Dinosaur footprints found preserved in rock platform on Victoria's Great Ocean Road

Since their find, Kate and Tim Wagstaff have been pulled into an adventure that most fossil enthusiasts can only dream of, working with palaeontologists across Australia to document and further investigate their discovery.

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IBAC findings into Victorian property developer John Woodman to remain secret for now

The findings of a corruption investigation into John Woodman, who is accused of paying bribes to local councillors, will remain under wraps for now, after a judge ordered his civil trial be held behind closed doors.

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Investigation underway as more than 100 native parrots found dead

Authorities are investigating the deaths of more than 100 native parrots in regional Victoria after wildlife workers alerted it to a possible poisoning.

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Legal challenges hinder corruption probe

The release of Victorian corruption probe findings is being hampered by legal challenges, prompting an integrity agency head to call for legislative changes.

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Free flu vaccine program could suffer from limited supply, pharmacist says

A pharmacist warns some Victorians are at risk of missing out on flu shots as demand for vaccines soars across the nation, and the state opposition blames the Andrews government for the "chaos".

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Authority set to oversee Vic treaty talks

A landmark bill has been introduced in Victorian parliament to set up an independent authority to oversee the state's treaty negotiations.

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‘Decolonisation in action’: Victorian treaty negotiations to be overseen by independent authority

State government struck an agreement with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to establish body with legal powers

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NSW and Victoria to push Albanese government to close public school funding gap

Education ministers say they will demand increase in federal investment to reach 100% of Gonski funding benchmark

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Police officer rammed by unlicensed teen tells driver's pre-sentence hearing of pain

Senior Constable Rohan Brown tells the County Court of Victoria there is not enough support for emergency service workers as prosecutors reveal they won't oppose a community order for his attacker, Benjamin Saurini.

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Police fail Indigenous employment target

Victoria Police has failed to meet its Indigenous employment target of one per cent by June 2021.

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Cold weather, wind and rain to continue in Victoria this week, as slopes set for more snow

After a chilly start to June, Victorians can expect more cold, windy and wet weather in the lead-up to the Queen's Birthday long weekend. Temperatures are expected to remain up to 5C below average, while skiers and snowboarders can rejoice as heavy snowfalls continue.

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Victoria police fails to hit its own 1% Indigenous employment target

Police say identification of staff’s background voluntary, as legal service calls for review

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Homeless services scrambling to help rough sleepers as winter weather bites

Response teams are helping to get people into temporary accommodation as temperatures plummet in NSW, Victoria and South Australia

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Severe weather warnings for NSW and Victoria as blizzards move in to alpine areas, while SA is lashed by rain

Residents urged to avoid travel as cold front brings frigid temperatures, rain and damaging winds to several states

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Endangered frogs and toadlets on the front line in the fight against mosquitoes – a spotter's guide

As Australia comes to grips with mosquito-borne diseases like Japanese encephalitis, frogs help keep the mozzies under control — but they're among the first species to show signs of stress when the environment deteriorates.

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Tasmania joins push to outlaw Nazi symbols

Tasmania is the fourth state to announce plans to outlaw Nazi symbols as state governments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland pursue changes.

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