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How early childhood education is responding to climate change

To the untrained eye, the small community garden on Coast and Straits Salish territory — on what passersby commonly know as the University of Victoria campus — might look unruly. Bursting with dandelions, lamb’s ear and grasses, it’s difficult to tell where the garden starts and where it ends.

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Inquest into Aboriginal woman’s death in custody to examine healthcare in Victoria’s prisons

Earlier directions hearing was told Veronica Nelson cried for help several times in the hours before her death

The Guardian - AU

Anzac Day back on the Albury-Wodonga border after two years of disruptions

Frontline health workers were honoured in this year's Albury Anzac Day march as people on the Victorian side of the border at Wodonga were able to participate for the first time since 2019.

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'Cruel' politicians fuel trans kids debate

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has lashed "cruel" politicians fuelling debate over transgender kids playing school sports, suggesting it is a non-issue.

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Anzac Day patrons urged to be COVID-safe

Despite COVID-19 restrictions relaxing in NSW and Victoria, Anzac Day patrons have been encouraged to don masks in crowd settings to protect the vulnerable.

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Anzac Day 2022 revives memories of Victoria's ghost town Annuello settled by war veterans

The ghost town of Annuello lies on the road between Managatang and Robinvale in Victoria's north-west. The last resident left half a century ago, but later this year Annuello's descendants will gather for a reunion.

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Department of Health issues poisonous mushroom warning for Victorians and their pets

Wild mushrooms are popping up across Victoria and eating them could put you and your four-legged pal at risk of serious illness or death.

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‘The bare minimum’: Victoria’s gay community decries council decision not to fly rainbow flag

West Wimmera mayor says ‘it’s our business’ but critics warn of mental health implications in rural communities

The Guardian - AU

Decriminalisation of public drunkenness delayed by Victorian government

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service ‘disappointed’ that official repeal will not occur in November

The Guardian - AU

Covid funding to states should be extended, Daniel Andrews says

Victorian government wants extension of commonwealth funding arrangement to combat pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Claire Roberts' fashionable tribute to Melissa Breen at the Stawell Gift

The Stawell Gift is not just a prestigious foot race but a big social event for the country town in western Victoria, including the hotly-contested fashions on the field

The Canberra Times

Sofyen Belamouadden murder: The inside story of a crime that horrified Britain

It is five years since the schoolboy was murdered in Victoria Station. His mother Naima talks to Joshi Herrmann about that terrible day

The Independent UK

Grants blitz for Victorian veterans

Victorian veterans and families facing financial hardship will be able to access purpose-built crisis accommodation in the state's northeast.

AAP

From close contact isolation rules to masks, here's what COVID-19 restrictions Victoria has ditched

Victoria ditches mask rules in certain settings and isolation requirements for close contacts of positive cases.

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NSW employers can still require staff Covid jabs, despite end of most mandates, say workplace lawyers

Vaccine mandates will remain in place for now in Victoria as authorities work with individual industries

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Police officer Bria Joyce receives guard of honour at funeral in Mildura

Senior Constable Bria Joyce died in a head-on collision in Victoria earlier this month.

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Coles launches carbon-neutral beef brand in Victoria by purchasing carbon credits

Grocery giant Coles has launched a new brand of carbon-neutral beef, but the farmers who supply the product are not necessarily carbon neutral.

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Isolation rules for close contacts are changing. What happens next?

Close contacts of people with COVID in New South Wales and Victoria will soon no longer need to isolate for seven days. Other states and territories, including Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory, are considering or will likely announce similar moves.

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Quarantine rule for ACT close contacts to be dropped next week

Household contacts will still need to declare they are a contact to ACT Health and take precautions against spreading the virus.

AAP

Vic COVID commander, restrictions to exit

Victoria's COVID-19 response commander is stepping down from his role as the premier leaves the door ajar for an end to all restrictions.

ABC News

Victoria's COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar is stepping down

Victoria's COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar will leave his role at the end of the month after overseeing the state's testing, tracing and vaccination schemes.

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NSW and Victoria have relaxed isolation guidelines for close contacts. So what are the rules where you are?

COVID-19 isolation rules for close contacts will be scrapped in New South Wales and Victoria this Friday. Here's what you need to know and what other states and territories are doing.

AAP

ACT follows NSW, Vic isolation changes

COVID-19 isolation rules are about to be scrapped in Victoria and NSW, with changes also announced for the ACT.

The Canberra Times

More than half of Canberrans may have already had COVID

The ACT is expected to make an announcement on Thursday about changes to close-contact isolation rules.

The Guardian - AU

Epidemiologists split over easing of Covid restrictions in NSW and Victoria

While business groups celebrate change to isolation rules, some experts remain cautious

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