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Victoria's crime rate has soared to the highest levels on record, driven by a spike in thefts across the state.The lates...
25/09/2025

Victoria's crime rate has soared to the highest levels on record, driven by a spike in thefts across the state.

The latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) show continued growth in both criminal incidents and recorded offences in Victoria since the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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The latest figures from Victoria's Crime Statistics Agency show the highest number of criminal incidents in at least two decades.

There’s never a good time for bushfires, floods, cyclones, or severe storms, but they happen every year.Many of us are a...
23/09/2025

There’s never a good time for bushfires, floods, cyclones, or severe storms, but they happen every year.
Many of us are already stretched with life’s to-do lists, but with another summer emergency season around the corner, preparation is one thing you can’t afford to skip.

If it feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Information and resources are available from ABC Emergency, Australian Red Cross and your local agencies

All your local emergency information and warnings are at ab.co/Emergency

Here's why you should use the cooler months to prepare for bushfire and storm season.

The seed potato industry says the mop-top virus has been detected in seeds in Victoria for the first time.The infected s...
22/09/2025

The seed potato industry says the mop-top virus has been detected in seeds in Victoria for the first time.

The infected seeds were imported from Tasmania before restrictions were in place to stop the spread of the exotic disease to the mainland.

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The infected potato seeds, transported from Tasmania to Victoria, were found in cold storage and none have been planted.

The Victorian government will accept a recommendation to refresh the leadership of the state's school exam authority fol...
22/09/2025

The Victorian government will accept a recommendation to refresh the leadership of the state's school exam authority following a new report into years of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) failures.

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The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's leadership team is set to be overhauled after a 2024 exam blunder allowed some students access to exam questions ahead of time.

For many temporary migrants working in Australia, driving a car or riding a bike is essential for work.Fit to Drive Foun...
21/09/2025

For many temporary migrants working in Australia, driving a car or riding a bike is essential for work.

Fit to Drive Foundation runs workshops for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to improve their understanding of Australian road rules.

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Driving a car or riding a bike may be essential for temporary migrants studying or working in Australia, but hook turns, wombat crossings, and roundabouts can be unfamiliar territory. Here are some locals working to change that.

Steven Callanan had the world at his feet and loved footy like it was a religion. The talented player could bring togeth...
18/09/2025

Steven Callanan had the world at his feet and loved footy like it was a religion.

The talented player could bring together communities while he played, but after a night of partying he took his own life.

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Steven Callanan had the world at his feet and loved footy like it was a religion. The talented player could bring together communities while he played, but after a night of partying he took his own life.

A Goodstart worker who allegedly abused toddlers at a Ballarat centre speaks out for the first time and says he is appea...
15/09/2025

A Goodstart worker who allegedly abused toddlers at a Ballarat centre speaks out for the first time and says he is appealing after being banned from working with children.

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A Goodstart worker who allegedly abused toddlers at a Ballarat centre speaks out for the first time and says he is appealing after being banned from working with children.

Victoria's environment minister has tabled a bill in parliament for the creation of three new national parks in Victoria...
14/09/2025

Victoria's environment minister has tabled a bill in parliament for the creation of three new national parks in Victoria.

Wombat State Forest, Mount Buangor State Park and Pyrenees State Forest would gain higher protection.

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Conservation groups are celebrating proposed legislation for three new national parks in Victoria but not all bush users are happy.

Yellow has become the colour of discontent and defiance in rural Victoria, against the Emergency Services and Volunteer ...
13/09/2025

Yellow has become the colour of discontent and defiance in rural Victoria, against the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund announced in the May state budget.

Formerly known as the Services Property Levy, the Victorian government says the increased tax will provide a broader range of disaster response services.

But many country people are not buying that explanation.

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Rural residents and local councils are deeply unhappy with new taxes, renewable energy, bad roads and mining companies, accusing the state government of "city centric" policymaking.

Opposition Leader Brad Battin will announce his policy agenda at the Victorian Liberal state conference today aimed at r...
12/09/2025

Opposition Leader Brad Battin will announce his policy agenda at the Victorian Liberal state conference today aimed at reducing crime.

At the top of his legislative agenda if elected as the next premier is 'Jack's Law' — increased powers enabling police to scan people for weapons without a warrant.

Jack's Law is named after teenager Jack Beasley who was fatally stabbed while out with friends on the Gold Coast in 2019.

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More than a year out from the next state election, Opposition Leader Brad Battin is making a pitch to Victorians to make them safer. His policy centrepiece is 'Jack's Law', to give police greater powers to randomly search people for weapons.

Do you need help getting ready for bushfire season? Here’s where to find it!If you're elderly, unwell or a person with d...
12/09/2025

Do you need help getting ready for bushfire season? Here’s where to find it!

If you're elderly, unwell or a person with disability you may need help clearing leaves from gutters, trimming trees and cutting long grass to protect your home.

There is assistance available to get your property ready for high risk bushfire weather.

Know your ABCs in an emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Here's a list of jobs you can tick off week-by-week to prepare your family and home ahead of higher-risk bushfire weather

A botched score in a western Victorian netball league final has led to a senior official resigning and a police es**rt a...
11/09/2025

A botched score in a western Victorian netball league final has led to a senior official resigning and a police es**rt at the rival clubs' football match as tensions between the clubs remain.

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A botched score in a western Victorian netball league final has led to a senior official resigning and a police es**rt at the rival clubs' football match as tensions between the clubs remain.

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