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Victoria to make abortion care free
Both major parties commit to covering out-of-pocket costs for abortion up to 16 weeks, making Victoria the first Australian state to offer free universal access.
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Victoria's fire trucks need $1.5bn overhaul, audit finds
An auditor-general's report reveals Victoria's aging firefighting fleet needs massive investment, with a cracking issue putting crews at direct risk.
Abc · 1m
One Nation rises as voters seek AI for politics
As Victorians prepare to vote, One Nation threatens both major parties while AI chatbots reshape how voters learn about candidates and policies.
Abc · 2m
Labor and Coalition clash on regional wealth and skills
Victoria's major parties unveil competing election pledges on mineral royalties and technical colleges ahead of November's state election.
Abc · 1m
Victoria's datacentre rules hailed as strongest but face criticism
Labor claims new regulations are toughest in Australia, but they won't apply to dozens of projects already in the pipeline.
the Guardian · 2m
Labor and Greens clash over public housing in Melbourne
Labor’s public housing plan sparks Richmond fight with Greens ahead of election.
the Guardian · 2m
Victoria's potholes blow tyres and anger
Heavy rain has opened up large potholes across Victorian highways, damaging multiple cars and fuelling election anger over road maintenance.
Abc · 1m
Victoria to impose life sentences for rape
Premier Ben Carroll announces sweeping reforms to tackle violence against women, including life imprisonment for rapists and restrictions on victim cross-examination.
the Guardian · 1m
Victoria adopts random knife searches despite expert warnings
Labor government reverses course to give police sweeping powers to search anyone for knives, ignoring evidence the policy doesn't work.
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