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“Risking lives, earning less”: Why is there a gender pay gap for Vic firefighters?
Oct 30, 2025

“Risking lives, earning less”: Why is there a gender pay gap for Vic firefighters?

The government disputes the union allegation and says there is no discrimination.

Zara Cuthbertson
Colac OtwayColac Otway
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Hundreds in Colac call out domestic violence in Walk for Respect
Oct 23, 2025

Hundreds in Colac call out domestic violence in Walk for Respect

Survivors, advocates and leaders unite to spread awareness and educate the community.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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Western Victorians told to brace for 130km/h winds
Oct 22, 2025

Western Victorians told to brace for 130km/h winds

Authorities have warned residents to stay indoors, secure loose outdoor items and exercise caution when driving.

Zara Cuthbertson
NewsNews
In July, Western Victorians lost $338,000 a day on poker machines. Families are paying a heavy toll
Sep 30, 2025

In July, Western Victorians lost $338,000 a day on poker machines. Families are paying a heavy toll

Gambling apps and electronic gaming machines can amplify the risks of financial abuse and domestic violence.

Zara Cuthbertson
PoliticsPolitics
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What’s being done to tackle homelessness in western Victoria?
Aug 05, 2025

What’s being done to tackle homelessness in western Victoria?

Advocates say the region’s growing waitlists reveal “systemic” issues that government funding alone hasn’t fixed.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Here's how Federation Uni is getting more young psychologists to stay in the region
Aug 01, 2025

Here's how Federation Uni is getting more young psychologists to stay in the region

More psychology students will be delivering supervised mental health support in underserved parts of western Victoria.

Zara Cuthbertson
WildlifeWildlife
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Activists take state government to court after “more than 1000 koalas” shot from helicopter at Budj Bim
Jun 26, 2025

Activists take state government to court after “more than 1000 koalas” shot from helicopter at Budj Bim

A government department is being taken to court in a bid by animal rights activists to quash a decision to shoot bushfire-affected koalas from helicopters.

William Ton
SportSport
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Will Glenelg Council finally install female changerooms at Heywood Recreation Reserve?
May 30, 2025

Will Glenelg Council finally install female changerooms at Heywood Recreation Reserve?

New facilities, flood mitigation and better traffic management are part of the long-term plan.

Brad Esposito
SportSport
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Two months after playing the Thursday comp in Warrnambool, local golf hero earns $6.6 million for US victory
Apr 08, 2025

Two months after playing the Thursday comp in Warrnambool, local golf hero earns $6.6 million for US victory

Marc Leishman was two shots ahead on the notorious final hole.

Zara Cuthbertson
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"An unsanitary condition": Simpson Takeaway shut down after alleged hygiene breaches
Apr 08, 2025

"An unsanitary condition": Simpson Takeaway shut down after alleged hygiene breaches

The shop was closed for alleged offences under the Food Act.

NewsNews
Human remains discovered on Western Highway in Kiata, police still searching for answers
Apr 07, 2025

Human remains discovered on Western Highway in Kiata, police still searching for answers

Police are treating the incident as a suspected hit-and-run.

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