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Cheaper to call Vatican City: Why is it so expensive to make phone calls from prison?

While some US states are making prison phone calls free, a 12-minute phone call from a Victorian prison can cost more than a prisoner's wages for the day.

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Older brothers and sisters could help build babies' defence against allergies, findings suggest

For more than three decades, researchers have known that children from larger families are less likely to develop allergic disease, but the potential reason for that remained a mystery.

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Suspected unlicensed dams multiplying across stressed river system reveal holes in Victoria's water compliance

Advocates say the Moorabool River in Victoria's west is facing a deepening crisis, with a report claiming about 200 new private dams have appeared in the catchment since 2012.

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Man's body found in search for missing diver off Gellibrand Lower, Victoria

Police have located a body in the search for a diver who went missing off Gellibrand Lower, in Victoria's south-west, last month.

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After surviving a rape by a massage therapist, Charlotte is pushing for change in the industry

Calls are being made for stricter controls over the massage industry as the Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner reveals half of complaints about massage therapists involve sexual misconduct.

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Climate retrofitting project a refuge in low-income households during heatwaves and extreme cold

A community project is retrofitting technology in low-income households to protect vulnerable people against extreme heat, cold and rising energy costs.

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Building industry fears around waterproofing as leaks reach crisis point in Victoria

Construction experts warn leaky buildings that have been constructed with improper waterproofing are reaching "pandemic proportions" in what some fear could take a catastrophic building collapse before the government improves building practices.

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In2School program helping to win back 'school refusal' kids who struggle to learn

When Josh Bond was 15 he was struggling to make it to school more than two days a week. But thanks to a new program designed to help "school refusers", he has turned a corner and is re-engaging with education.

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Thousands of people with side businesses could have the wrong home insurance, experts say

Experts say thousands of Australians with side hustles and hobby businesses may have unknowingly signed up for home insurance that doesn't cover them properly.

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AAMI denies home insurance claim after couple fails to disclose they sell eggs at their gate

Justin Uebergang paid his home insurance bill on time and in full for years. But when a fire destroyed his family home, his claim was denied because he made $70 a week selling eggs at the gate.

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Older Australians receiving home care terrified of imminent increase in costs

Sector workers say the changes to conditions for aged care workers are needed, but should come with more funding so clients who cannot afford services are not forced into aged care homes.

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Nightclub scene in decline in Australia as young people opt for dating apps, healthier lifestyles

More than 100 nightclubs have closed in recent years, with industry veterans reporting young people are ditching dancefloors for dating apps.

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Geelong's Commonwealth Games involvement under threat as feud with Victorian government intensifies

The City of Greater Geelong's chief executive says he is "bitterly disappointed" after Premier Daniel Andrews and several government MPs publicly accuse the council of mismanaging crucial community projects.

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Long-running battle over Great Ocean Road eco-resort proposal

It's an age-old story — the million-dollar development and the locals who oppose it. But there's more than usual at stake in a long-running battle on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

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Athletes with a disability like Ainslee Hooper are finding their place in strength sports

Gyms can be intimidating, but these athletes with a disability are finding their place among the weights, pulling and lifting their way in a space that's demanding more inclusive competitions.

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More than 2,000 submissions made on proposed Viva Energy LNG terminal in Geelong

A proposed LNG import terminal at Corio Bay in Geelong's north could help solve a looming gas shortage for Victoria. But it faces strong opposition from environmentalists and community groups who say the project is at odds with the state's goal to dramatically rein-in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Courtney found an old camera with a roll of film still in it, so she got it developed

Courtney bought an old 'box Brownie' from an op shop and was surprised to find it still had a roll of film inside. Now she wants to find out who owned it.

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Back to Back Theatre in Geelong wins $300,000 International Ibsen Award

This theatre group has performed worldwide and debuted their first film at South by Southwest. But you've probably never heard of them.

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Great Ocean Road locals fear Anglesea River wearing cost of using aquifer water to fill mine pit

A key part of a multi-million-dollar plan to transform a former mine site along Victoria's coast into a tourist attraction celebrating the natural world is under fire from critics for its alleged lack of consideration for the town's river system.

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Geelong house prices almost on par with Melbourne but signs market heat is dying off

After two years of record-breaking house prices, Jackson and Emma want to take advantage of the heat. But as signs of a cooling market turn into reality, they may have come too late.

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