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15/05/2025

Melbourne has described the NRL's decision to reject the Storm for next year's Las Vegas season launch as a "missed opportunity", saying the game is neglecting one of Australia's biggest sporting markets.

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Melbourne has described the NRL's decision to reject the Storm for next year's Las Vegas season launch as a "missed opportunity", saying the game is neglecting one of Australia's biggest sporting markets.

15/05/2025

Erin Patterson faces three charges of murder in the Latrobe Valley Law Courts. She's accused of killing three relatives by serving them beef Wellington containing poisonous mushrooms.

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Erin Patterson faces three charges of murder in the Latrobe Valley Law Courts. She's accused of killing three relatives by serving them beef Wellington containing poisonous mushrooms. Follow the trial in our live blog.

15/05/2025

Victoria's parliament is expected to consider a push for a levy to be imposed to raise funds for the State Emergency Service.

Members of the SES say the bill will allow volunteers to spend more time responding to emergencies.

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A bill aimed to raise money for Victoria's emergency services through a levy is expected to return to parliament after it was delayed on Tuesday.

14/05/2025

What would happen if you let nature take the reins?

In 2001, author and conservationist Isabella Tree let nature reclaim a massive tract of farmland in the English countryside, and the results were astounding.

Paul Verhoeven talked with Isabella about what occurred, the book (and documentary) based on her adventures, and how liberating it can be to let your hair grow out.

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In 2001, author and conservationist Isabella Tree let nature reclaim a massive tract of farmland in the English countryside, and the results were astounding.

14/05/2025

Fossil footprints found in Victoria by amateur palaeontologists have pushed back our understanding of when an early relative of most land-based creatures first evolved

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14/05/2025

Federation Square is being criticised for allowing a commercial billboard advertisement to be displayed on the heritage-listed Atrium.

Former City of Melbourne Urban Designer who worked on Federation Square Professor Rob Adams slammed the decision, saying it "cheapens" the area.

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Federation Square is being criticised for allowing a commercial billboard advertisement to be displayed on the heritage-listed Atrium

14/05/2025

First responders and trauma experts urge Victorians to drive with extra care after a devastating series of fatal crashes.

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First responders and trauma experts urge Victorians to drive with extra care after a devastating series of fatal crashes.

14/05/2025

Animal rescuers want a kangaroo-proof fence installed along a 70km open water channel in central Victoria to stop wildlife from drowning.

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Animal rescuers want a kangaroo-proof fence installed along a 70km open water channel in central Victoria to stop wildlife from drowning.

14/05/2025

Prosecutors in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson allege traces of death cap mushrooms were found in a food dehydrator Erin Patterson disposed of at a local tip.

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Prosecutors in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson allege traces of death cap mushrooms were found in a food dehydrator Erin Patterson disposed of at a local tip.

14/05/2025

Victorian farmers and firies are rallying on the steps of parliament in opposition to a new tax planned by the government.

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14/05/2025

What if smacking was made a criminal offence?

Were you smacked as a child? Do you think it's okay to smack your children?

In Australia, it's lawful for parents to use physical punishment to discipline their children and in Victoria there is no legislation in place. So to debate the topic, Ali Moore will be joined by Divna Haslam from the University of Queensland and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg from 5.30pm.

If you would like to share your thoughts, call us on 1300 222 774 or text 0437 774 774 and listen live via the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

14/05/2025

"I was drinking alcoholically but didn't know that I was... I just thought I was uniquely tormented."

Selling more than 30 million books worldwide, bestselling author Marian Keyes reveals how her time in rehab was a humbling experience that became her 'favourite mistake.'

Tune in to The Friday R***e with Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp