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Pookila mouse breeding program begins after drought, land clearing and predators take a toll

With fewer than 3,000 Pookila mice left in the wild in Victoria, scientists are pairing genetically diverse animals together in the hope of turning the endangered rodents' fortunes around.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Bipartisan support for Vic treaty body

The Victorian coalition has voted to support Victoria's Treaty Authority Bill without amendment after a joint partyroom meeting.

AAP · Jun 21, 2022

Final Senate results: Labor, the Greens and David Pocock will have a majority of senators

The final buttons to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate were pressed in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia on Monday. I wrote about the distribution of preferences in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania on Saturday, and the climate activist’s David Pocock’s ACT Senate victory on Tuesday.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022

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Mental health funding boost in Vic schools

The Victorian government is pouring $200 million into employing dedicated mental health support staff in primary schools across the state.

AAP · Jun 20, 2022

Vic Greens push govt to move away from gas

The Victorian Greens are introducing legislation to ban gas connections to new homes built in the state.

AAP · Jun 20, 2022

'Greatest transformation of early education in a generation'? Well, that depends on qualified, supported and thriving staff

Australia’s two most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, have set the target of delivering an extra year of learning for all children before they start school. Billed as “the greatest transformation of early education in a generation”, last Thursday’s announcement follows close on the heels of the new…

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2022

Bid to ban new gas connections to homes to be launched by Victorian Greens

Greens bill being introduced to Victorian parliament would ban all new gas connections from 2025

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022

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Save our Number 24 — buses hold the secrets and memories of our city

The No. 24 is the oldest surviving bus route in London. It takes people from the hill to the river: Hampstead Heath to Victoria station since 1910, and Hampstead Heath to Pimlico since 1912. Now, as part of the Government’s insistence on diminishing bus services, it is likely to be…

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022

Victorian opposition pledges $300m to new Albury Wodonga hospital if elected in November

Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy says the coalition will put $300 million towards a new hospital for the border communities if it is elected in November.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Social housing proposal creates tension, amid desperate need in Shepparton

Social housing groups fear a regional Victorian council will oppose a controversial affordable housing proposal in a town that is desperate.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Victoria elects UAP candidate Ralph Babet to Senate seat

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has claimed its only seat in the upper or lower houses of federal parliament, with Ralph Babet claiming the sixth and final Senate seat in Victoria.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Police still hopeful of solving the disappearance of Pyramid Hill woman Krystal Fraser

Detectives have issued a fresh plea for information on the 13th anniversary of the disappearance in regional Victoria of Krystal Fraser, who was due to give birth just days after she vanished.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

Concerns about local council behaviour and training aired in Victorian report

A report finds "poor behaviour" in Victoria's local councils is stopping councillors and council staff from doing their jobs properly.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

Where to watch humpback whales and southern right whales in Australia during winter

Welcome to whale season. Get to know these iconic visitors from the Southern Ocean, meet the people who study them, and find out how you can become a citizen scientist.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2022

Bluebird days: bumper snow and clear skies welcome relief for Australia’s ski resorts

Pandemic-hit resorts in Victoria and NSW celebrate perfect conditions and more forecast snow

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

Tiny arrivals at Guthega skink chalet a big moment in alpine critter's fight back from the brink of extinction

A "special moment" millions of years in the making could be a critical point in a rescue breeding program for the Guthega skink, which is barely hanging on in its alpine homelands.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

Victoria's mental health industry in dire straits as conditions worsen and workforce shortages continue

Victoria's mental health care industry is facing a crisis as workers question whether it's worth staying in an industry where they're overworked and don't feel adequately compensated.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022

Demand for rooftop solar batteries surges as eastern Australian energy prices soar

Solar Victoria fielded 50% higher than usual number of inquiries into power storage amid cold snap across eastern states

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022

Victorian Greens leader ousts party’s state convener over past comments about trans people

Parliamentary leader Samantha Ratnam says she acted under party rules to overturn the recent election of Linda Gale

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

Equine therapy horse Jess still working at 42 in in Western Victoria

An age-defying horse is helping special needs children in Western Victoria.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

Vaccine mandates, masks in airports to be scrapped, while visitor restrictions at aged care to be eased

Vaccine mandates, mask requirements and isolation restrictions are among the COVID-19 rules to be eased next week.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

Victoria corruption watchdog loses half its legal team in six months

Departures come as Ibac probes classified information leaks and has three outstanding reports with potential political fallout in state election year

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

Victoria pressed to scrap two-jab Covid vaccine mandate amid worker shortage

Epidemiologists and industry groups say requirement no longer needed but chamber of commerce says decision is for health officials

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

Warning to divers after unsafe carbon monoxide levels found in cylinders at Victorian retailer

The warning from Victoria's workplace safety regulator applies to tanks and cylinders filled up at Cross Diving Services at Marlo in East Gippsland.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022

Sussan Ley suggests NSW build its own hospital as Albury-Wodonga master plan FOI request denied

The Deputy Opposition Leader says NSW should consider building its own hospital on the border after a fruitless attempt to get an update on Victoria's plans for the long-awaited redevelopment.

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