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Jay Carmichael's gay love story set in conservative 1950s Australia intrigues, but fails to convince

Marlo, a gay love story set in 1950s conservative Australia, draws on library and archival research. We know this because at the end of his book, author Jay Carmichael – a gay man himself – cites the work of Denis Altman and myself (in my role as a gay historian),…

The Conversation

NSW detects first locally acquired cases of monkeypox amid concerns about vaccine shortage

Health authorities are urging the public to remain ‘vigilant’ for symptoms as the state recorded three cases of community transmission on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

Victorian opposition unveils quarantine hospital plan, government labels it 'not clinically safe'

Victoria's ailing health system is the focus of another day of pre-election announcements, with the government dismissing an opposition plan to move patients to Melbourne's nearly-empty quarantine facility.

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Concern over Vic health system pressure

A new $14 million healthcare project is expected to ease the pressure on Victoria's health system as it continues to buckle under demand.

AAP

Hockey: Rams leader eyes off shot at 2022 nationals

"Any chance to play at that level, whether that be for NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, I don't care."

Newcastle Herald

Victorian nightclub offers free lids after ‘rampant and repeated’ reports of drink-spiking

Warehouse Ballarat says patrons used 500 drink lids in first weekend, which have made patrons ‘feel a lot more safe’

The Guardian - AU

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

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Victorian health authorites chart significant increase in local monkeypox transmissions

The health department says the number of people diagnosed with monkeypox in Victoria is increasing due to local transmission.

ABC News

Peggy O'Neal announced CEO of Victorian Commonwealth Games

The AFL's first female club president promises diverse voices will be heard in the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

Rising Vic monkeypox cases prompt warning

The Victorian health department has issued a monkeypox warning after infections almost doubled in a month.

AAP

Wheelchair-accessible taxi shortage leaves people stranded, and socially isolated

Wheelchair taxis are an essential service but they can be difficult to find in regional Victoria, leaving people with disability stranded.

ABC News

Railing against rail loop put Matthew Guy back on track - but there’s a long way to go

With 14 weeks until the Victorian state election, the opposition has a mountain to climb in order to form government

The Guardian - AU

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

Calls for Victorian government to develop flood mapping system, as serious flooding hits state

A town planning organisation says a consistent flood mapping system is needed, as serious floods hit Victoria. They're warning planners aren't being given enough information to protect communities.

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Teenage cancer patient waits 27 hours for treatment in Victorian hospital hallway

A nurse reportedly broke down in tears when she learned how long William, 18, and his mother had been forced to wait for treatment in the emergency ward.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria state election: former political journalist Carol Altmann seeks to ride ‘teal’ wave

Warrnambool-based independent will challenge Liberal MP Roma Britnell in the seat of South-West Coast

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews won’t confirm $125bn cost estimate for Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop

Parliamentary Budget Office analysis estimates a $125bn cost for first two stages of the project

ABC News

Hawkesdale residents' bid to stop wind farm project denied by Victorian Court of Appeal

A wind turbine farm spanning more than 2,000 hectares is a step closer for the south-west Victorian town of Hawkesdale, despite objections from a group of locals.

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The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The New Daily

‘Conveyor belt of cold fronts’ coming to south-east Australia

A 'conveyor belt of cold fronts' is expected to sweep over southeast Australia from Thursday, with warnings of severe weather over the coming days.

ABC News

Sad end for seal spotted in paddock with cows at Simpson dairy farm in south-west Victoria

An elderly 150-kilogram seal found in a paddock with some curious cows about 35km from the nearest beach has had to be euthanased.

AAP

Vic rail loop build costs tipped at $125b

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to be drawn on how much a Melbourne rail loop will cost after a report found it could be double previous estimates.

ABC News

Independent analysis puts the cost of building and running Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop at $200 billion

Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office says the first two stages of the Suburban Rail Loop will cost $200 billion to build and operate by 2084-85. The government put total construction costs for the project at $50 billion.

Evening Standard

‘He called Euston ‘Whitney Houston!’ - Tube driver goes rogue whilst announcing stops

Commuters on the Victoria line found the Tube drivers’ messages hilarious

Pedestrian.tv

A Bill To Expand Abortion Access In Victorian Public Hospitals Has Been Officially Voted Down

The bill was introduced by Reason Party leader Fiona Patten.

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