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One Nation could be in government within six months. Not in Canberra, but in Victoria, a state that has long held the moniker of the progressive capital of the country. The idea that One Nation could come close to the government benches was absurd six months ago, but it’s a prospect Victorian Labor MPs and…
Victoria Police has opened up expressions of interest for its new regional training academy in Mildura in the state’s north-west. From January 18 next year, a full 25-week training program will be available for up to 25 recruits. It will mirror the program delivered at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley. Detective Inspector David…
A Queensland council says new laws are behind a 150 per cent increase in dogs being euthanased. Data from a Right to Information (RTI) request published by the Sunshine Coast Council show it euthanased 82 dogs in the year after the laws were introduced in 2024, up from 32 the year before. The figures show…
When construction began to overhaul Queanbeyan’s main road in March, workers at affected businesses were skeptical about the project’s six-month time frame. Now halfway through, the completion date and budget have blown out. The Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) met this week to discuss several issues regarding the reconstruction of Monaro Street. As a result of…
Australia’s privacy commissioner has threatened a complainant with legal action to prevent the full disclosure of findings of a long-running investigation into American Express’s information security that found widespread technology failures. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will today publish a summary of its final determination into an investigation that began in 2023,…
Australia has slumped to its first ever ODI series defeat against Bangladesh after losing by five wickets in the second match of the three-game series. After crashing to an unprecedented 3-0 from the first two overs at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the Aussies recovered to salvage 8-187 from 42 overs when rain forced the…
Former NSW Police officers who blew the whistle on the toxic culture within the force have welcomed an independent report “validating” their experiences. The culture review, conducted by former Victorian human rights commissioner Kristen Hilton and her team, was released on Thursday and found there were “unacceptable levels” of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment within…
A giant PFAS class action has been launched against chemical manufacturer 3M in Victoria’s Supreme Court, which the ABC understands includes hundreds of businesses and organisations and could result in compensation claims reaching into billions of dollars. The class action was first filed in the Victorian Supreme Court in late 2024, but documents outlining the…
A teenage Kyle Chalmers qualified for his first Australian team as a relay swimmer at the 2015 world championships. Eleven years later, the 28-year-old is fighting for the next generation of his family and his sport. After winning the 100m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials to book his ticket to Glasgow, where he will…
Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club over allegations he made unwanted physical contact with a female employee, Golf Digest has reported. Golf Digest cited multiple sources as saying Mickelson was no longer welcome at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, where the six-time major champion has…