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'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

'Stark and shameful' education disparities exposed

Victoria is failing to meet the needs of young people in care with a new report exposing poor education outcomes, racism along with other major concerns.

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Brown, Spratt to start Games year with January racing

Before Grace Brown and Amanda Spratt likely feature as key members of Australia's Paris Olympics road cycling team, they will resume their January rivalry.

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins

The first trial to test Australia's foreign interference laws, involving alleged planned political gain over a $37,000 donation, has begun in Melbourne.

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AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round

The AFL is not ready to commit to Opening Round becoming a permanent part of the fixture list after starting the 2024 season in Queensland and NSW.

Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge

Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge

Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands will not be eligible to be selected for the first two games of the AFL season after being hit with a conduct unbecoming charge.

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Teacher, reputation 'put before safety of abused kids'

Victoria's education department allowed a teacher accused of child sex abuse offences to keep working and acted to protect his reputation, an inquiry has heard.

VicForests records $60m loss as industry closure looms

VicForests records $60m loss as industry closure looms

Victoria's state logging corporation has recorded a net loss of $60.1 million thanks to court losses over timber harvesting and protected animals and plants.

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Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

A drug trafficker fighting his conviction for a 4.4 tonne ecstasy import involving Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo has been denied bail over his "leisurely" appeal bid.

England star Brook pulls out of BBL deal with Stars

England star Brook pulls out of BBL deal with Stars

England star Brook pulls out of BBL deal with Stars

England star Brook pulls out of BBL deal with Stars

England star Harry Brook, who was selected with pick two in the BBL draft, has pulled out of his deal to play with the Melbourne Stars this summer.

Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past

Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past

Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past

Socceroos record-setter Graham Arnold draws on the past

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold still draws on the harsh lessons of his coaching past but is poised to break new ground when Australia play Bangladesh.

Bleak warning after setback in medication fight

Bleak warning after setback in medication fight

Bleak warning after setback in medication fight

Bleak warning after setback in medication fight

There's a bleak warning to patients and medical workers over fears serious infections are becoming more resistant to antibiotics as prescription rates jump.

Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets

Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets

Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets

Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets

Victoria's public housing stock has lifted by 394 since 2018 and more than two thirds of homes earmarked under a $5.3 billion program are unbuilt or incomplete.

Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh

Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh

Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh

Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh

Forward Martin Boyle will miss the Socceroos' opening World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh but will be in contention to face Palestine.

'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe

'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe

'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe

'I began to despise teachers' victim tells abuse probe

Child sex abuse survivors have detailed their experiences at an inquiry into historical abuse at Victorian primary schools.

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Labor's state-owned electricity bill appears doomed

The Victorian government is facing defeat in parliament as it tries to change the state constitution to safeguard its state-owned electricity commission.

Ando's first Australian work a lush garden curiosity

Japanese architect Tadao Ando's Australian-first project "MPavilion 10" beckons passersby to investigate it in a lush Melbourne garden.

Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong

Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.

Anti-vax bus driver jailed before cop assault sentence

A bus driver who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and threw glass bottles and rocks at cops during a protest has been locked up ahead of his sentence.

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Bulldogs sack AFLW coach Burke after finishing last

The Western Bulldogs have sacked former St Kilda champion Nathan Burke as their AFLW coach following a one-win season.

Lanning's retirement call 'shocking', Indian rival says

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admits she was was shocked at long-time rival Meg Lanning's decision to retire from international cricket.

Doomsday survivalist caught with machine guns, weapons

A survivalist preparing for the apocalypse on a property in central Victoria has admitted storing 16 prohibited firearms including automatic machine guns.

AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW

The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.

Half of Australian prisoners expect to become homeless

There's fresh insight into the challenges prisoners face with about half expecting to become homeless and a majority living with a mental health condition.

Health leader named Victorian Australian of the Year

An indigenous health leader who has worked in nursing, health policy and research is the Victorian 2024 Australian of the Year.

'Broken' prison system sparks call for funding shake-up

An advocacy group is calling on the Victorian government to redirect money away from the state's prison system to get further ahead on justice reform.

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