Kimberley Price

Victoria

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King's Birthday honours - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price

830 Australians have been recognised in this years Kings Birthday honours for contributions to the nation. Among this year's recipients, are an Indigenous activist whose worked through all levels of the education system, and an avid stamp collector who's traced some of Australia's postal history.
Entangled whale heading south off NSW coast

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price

A humpback whale has become entangled in rope and is travelling south - the opposite direction of the official whale migration season. While it's exact location is currently unknown, rescue teams are hoping eager whale watchers can help track the cetacean for official de-tanglers to release it. Rough conditions have so far stopped rescue efforts from detangling the rope.
New COVID-19 strain spreading

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price

Called NB1.8.1, a new variant now accounts for a growing number of COVID cases around the country. The World Health Organisation first detected it in January and it's now the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong. Medical experts are urging Australians to get their booster vaccines. Featured: Dr Lara Herrero, Griffith University virologist Professor Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases director at Mater Health ServicesMark Butler, Health Minister Maddy Ruskin, long-COVID patient
Gov announces more drought relief - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford |Kimberley Price

The Federal Government has announced a $36 million extension of the Future Drought Fund Communities program to help affected communities in South Australia and Victoria. An extra $800,000 will be given to Rural Financial Counselling services in those states. Minister Julie Collins was in South Australia today, visiting impacted farms.
Victoria's machete sale ban comes into force

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.
Trail running bid for Brisbane Olympics

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Stephen Clarke |Kimberley Price

It's a sport for those who like getting off the beaten track, and now there's hope it could make its Olympic debut. However, there's no recognised standard for measuring a trail run with global events using individual metrics. One Queensland researcher is hoping to and bring much-needed precision to the sport.
Man restrains young machete offender

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price

Victoria is the first state to introduce a ban on the sale of machetes. The decision today comes after a shocking brawl between gangs at a Melbourne shopping centre on the weekend. Shoppers and workers were terrified to see young men wielding the long knives in the food court. A man who was shopping in the centre is being hailed a hero for stopping one of the assailants.
Victoria bans machete sales

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price

The ban comes after a series of high-profile and tragic knife crimes across Australia and the world. This is the first machete ban for Australia after two serious incidents involving the weapon in Melbourne on the weekend. One expert believes the ban needs to go further to properly crack down on bladed crimes. Featured:Anthony, performed citizen's arrestJacinta Allan, Victorian PremierLeanne Lucas, Southport stabbing survivorDr Vincent Hurley, Macquarie University criminologist
Australians caught in Harvard student ban

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford |Kimberley Price

Australian students at Harvard University are on edge after President Donald Trump banned the enrolment of international students. It's likely the ban will be challenged in the Supreme Court. If upheld all international students at Harvard could face deportation. The university argues the ban is unlawful.
New Alzheimer's drug approved in Australia

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price |Luke Radford

The new drug promises to treat early stage alzheimers disease has been approved for us in Australia today - the first of its kind in nearly 25 years of research.