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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Kimberley Price |Kathleen O'Connor
As of 12pm, Victoria has banned the sale of machetes. But questions have been raised about how the ban will be enforced. While stores could face fines or even jail time for selling machetes, some retail managers say they've had little information from the government.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Kimberley Price
The Victorian Budget has been handed down today, revealing the state's net debt will surge to a record $194 billion in the next few years. As one measure to raise revenue, the Victorian Government is introducing an emergency services levy, which will be paid by property owners to fund calls-outs and equipment. The move has prompted huge protests today with rural and regional Victorians particularly angry.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Alison Branley
Australia's childhood vaccination rates are plummeting sparking major concerns from health professionals about the rapid spread of highly infectious diseases. Polio has been detected in two healthy children in Papua New Guinea after the outbreak was thought to be eradicated in 2018. Meanwhile in Australia, measles cases reach the highest levels in six years. Experts say urgent action is needed to encourage more parents to get their children vaccinated.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Oliver Brown
Large mobs of emus have been causing havoc in urban areas of New South Wales in recent weeks. Wildlife experts say the native birds are thirsty and seeking water in dry conditions - experts predict the more birds will come out in droves in other states as well.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor
Catholic Cardinals from around the world are on their way to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis and to elect a new pontiff.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |David Estcourt
After nearly 18 years in jail the notorious Melbourne gangland figure Tony Mokbel is tonight a free man. He was jailed on drug trafficking charges in 2012 but this morning the Victorian Court of Appeal accepted his argument that his convictions were tainted because his barrister Nicola Gobbo was a police informer. But the legal saga isn't over yet. He's now intending to appeal his convictions. Featured:Charlie Bezzina, former homicide detectiveDamian Marrett, Former undercover drug squad detective
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Luke Radford
How the rich, famous and super-healthy start their day has undeniable appeal to the rest of us. Trending social media posts are littered with influencers and celebrities sharing their morning routines. One US fitness coach's five hour regimen has had more than 100 million views on TikTok, sparking concern from health professionals, who say it could lead to an unhealthy obsession. Featured:Dr Andrew Hughes, marketing expert ANUDr Brooke Nickel, University of SydneyDr Toby Garder, GP
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Stephanie Smail
There's been a mixed response from industry leaders over last night's budget, with many welcoming the big boost to health care, child care and education, while others argue the cost-of-living measures don't go far enough. So too the average Australian, as they digest the budget's headlines, ahead of a trip to the polls in May.
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Mar 23, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Jessica Ross
Driving on some of Australia's most picturesque beaches is a popular past time, but new research shows it comes at a cost. Queensland researchers looked at the effect of large vehicles, like four-wheel-drives, on the beach concluding there's no environmentally safe level, prompting calls to close off sections for recovery. Off-road enthusiasts argue there's a middle ground, which balances the access, and protection, of Australia's beaches. Featured:Prof.
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Mar 12, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Kathleen O'Connor |Oliver Gordon
Hometown hero, 23 year-old Oscar Piastri, is fan favourite ahead of this weekend's Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Fans started queuing outside the track at Albert Park in Melbourne from midnight. The four-day lakeside event draws the biggest names in international motorsport.
