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“It’s not a right, it’s a privilege”: Australia tightens gun laws as Victoria weighs new limits

“It’s not a right, it’s a privilege”: Australia tightens gun laws as Victoria weighs new limits

As Canberra and Victoria overhaul gun laws post-Bondi, shooters say slow-loading competition rifles are being conflated with high-capacity weapons used for harm.

Politics

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“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

West Vic will face extreme heat and elevated fire danger less than a fortnight after fires and flash floods damaged parts of Victoria’s coast and hinterland.

CFA

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Unpacking the disasters unfolding in Victoria's west

Unpacking the disasters unfolding in Victoria's west

The West Vic Brolga's Zara Cuthbertson speaks to the National Account about the recent catastrophic fires and floods in Western Victoria.

CFA

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“Silence has been deafening”: Pressure mounts on Moyne Shire over Port Fairy pool

“Silence has been deafening”: Pressure mounts on Moyne Shire over Port Fairy pool

An open letter demanded answers and accused councillors of failing to engage, prompting the council to finally outline what is happening behind the scenes.

Moyne

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Hundreds of locals and holidaymakers displaced after Great Ocean Road flash floods

Hundreds of locals and holidaymakers displaced after Great Ocean Road flash floods

The severe rainfall resulted in burst river banks, strong currents and dozens of damaged vehicles and caravans.

Great Ocean Road

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“If they see there’s too much heat, they’ll back off”: People power the key to halting new gas drilling

“If they see there’s too much heat, they’ll back off”: People power the key to halting new gas drilling

“We’ve had some pretty good wins over the years.”

Climate

Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m

Despite previously “suffering inundation”, Warrnambool Council’s flood-prone homes fetch $1.3m

While voting to endorse the sale, Councillor Richard Ziegler previously warned “buyer beware”.

Warrnambool

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The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

Bushfires at Carlisle River and Kennedys Creek in the Otways remained out of control on Monday afternoon.

CFA

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Beyond the music: What happens to abandoned camp gear at festivals?

Beyond the music: What happens to abandoned camp gear at festivals?

A single one-person tent contains as much plastic as 8,750 plastic straws.

Video

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