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Regions plan for density as bush housing crisis worsens

Development plans are being revisited in the regions where councils struggle to meet housing demand as rents surge and more people find themselves homeless.

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Department, pool managers fined after child, 8, drowned

Victoria's education department and a community pool manager have been fined after a Grade 2 student drowned on a school excursion three years ago.

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Rebels' failings on field and off lead to Super axing

The Melbourne Rebels' lack of on-field success, compared with AAMI Park neighbours the Melbourne Storm, contributed to their financial woes and ultimate demise.

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Low TAFE completion rate due to job offers: Premier

Low completion rates for free TAFE courses have been described as "astonishing" but the Victorian premier insists it's because many students quickly got jobs.

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Contact tracing ongoing in Queensland monkeypox cluster

Queensland has recorded 10 cases of monkeypox but they are not linked to a cluster found in a southern state.

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Family violence shake-up flagged but details scant

Victoria is moving to overhaul family violence laws, but won't follow other states in slapping ankle bracelets on serious offenders.

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Search for missing campers found 2100 bone fragments

Dozens of photos of burnt bones and teeth have been shown in the Victorian Supreme Court, as Greg Lynn stands trial accused of two murders.

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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.

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Almost 40,000 homes across Australia waiting to be built as interest rates and building costs hit developers

KPMG analysis reveals 15,593 dwellings in NSW and 7,897 in Victoria are yet to break ground despite planning approval amid higher cost of materials and finance

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Court action launched over endangered glider's death

The death of an endangered greater glider near firebreak work in a Victorian national park has sparked court action to protect their habitat trees.

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Victorian watchdog to investigate allegations of bullying, sexual assault and harassment in parliament

Premier Jacinta Allan also announces changes to outer ministry, including introduction of parliamentary secretary for ‘men’s behaviour change’

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Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

A treaty won't "magically" solve issues facing the Aboriginal community and shouldn't be cited as a reason to delay initiatives, a commission has been told.

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5 Key Mistakes to Avoid as a First Home Buyer in Victoria and Queensland

Buying your first home is exciting, but it comes with challenges. Melissa Barlas, Melbourne Conveyancer brings her expertise to the table, sharing insights on the common pitfalls in property buying.

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Tobacco wars: police warn landlords of insurance risk

Victoria Police want landlords to rethink leasing their shops to tobacco or vape stores, saying links to criminal activity might make insurance null and void.

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Aged care Covid vaccination rates ‘disappointingly low’, chief medical officer warns – as it happened

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Domestic violence experts criticise Victorian GP who asked whether family court is ‘dangerously goading fathers’

Dr Julian Fidge defends social media post after toddler killed, stating ‘question clearly inquires about what could be driving this rage, not responsibility for act’

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US introduces 'understandable' poultry restrictions

The Victorian poultry meat industry is unlikely to be badly affected by US import curbs prompted by a bird flu outbreak, according to a peak body.

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Afternoon Update: police apology to stolen generations; ABC reveals Phillip Adams’s replacement; and the first millennial saint

Apology part of series of commitments made by Victoria police after state’s truth-telling inquiry

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National script check system urged after boy's death

A Victorian coroner has recommended changes to the way doctors monitor prescriptions after a 16-year-old boy died following years of "doctor shopping".

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Victorian police make ‘long overdue’ apology for their role in stolen generations

Shane Patton says sorry for police involvement in the removal of Aboriginal children from their families and country over more than 100 years

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Tears, hugs as police apologise to stolen generation

There were emotional scenes as survivors of the stolen generation received a "long overdue" apology from police which they hope will lead to meaningful change.

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Students at two universities pack up pro-Palestine camps – as it happened

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Nationals eyeing more state seats as party gathers

Victorian Nationals Leader Peter Walsh already has one eye on the 2026 state election as the party gathers for its annual state conference.

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Australia reports new bird flu case day after first human infection

The human case found in Australia is of the same H5N1 strain that has spread rapidly around the world

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Bird flu detected at second Victorian farm as separate outbreak found in Western Australia

Discovery at Terang follows detection of H7N3 avian influenza at Meredith egg farm, where mass chicken cull is taking place

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