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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Victoria to conduct review into coercive practices in mental health system

Announcement comes as peak advocacy group calls on government to end compulsory seclusion and restraint on wards

The Guardian - AU

Linda's son bought 11 bottles of vodka in his final 10 days. She's now pushing for changes to liquor licensing laws

In Victoria, liquor licensing laws are supposed to stop bars and bottle shops from serving anyone who is intoxicated, but Linda Smart says her son was never refused service.

ABC News

Grossly offensive conduct to become a crime in Victoria

Lawyers say new offence, introduced after four police officers were filmed dying, may have unintended negative consequences

The Guardian - AU

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Vic jail guards 'using disturbing' force'

Victoria's Ombudsman has made 12 recommendations to stop guards from using excessive force in the state's prisons, including an inmate being choked and slapped.

AAP

New offensive conduct laws introduced in Victoria after Eastern Freeway tragedy

The Victorian government has introduced new laws to parliament which would see grossly offensive behaviour punished by up to five years in jail.

ABC News

Victoria parliament passes bill banning Nazi symbol, with offenders facing up to a year in jail

Legislation has passed both houses of Victorian parliament making it a crime to publicly and intentionally display the Nazi symbol, known as the Hakenkreuz. Those who do so could face up to 12 months in jail and a $22,000 fine.

ABC News

Jenny was left traumatised by Victoria's foster care sector. Experts are calling for reform

Jenny entered Victoria's foster care system as a teenager and she's still struggling with the emotional scars from her time in care. Experts say the system needs more funding and support.

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Ovation for Vic parliament treaty speeches

Victorian parliament has heard speeches from Indigenous leaders on a landmark treaty bill, with MPs urged not to fall "on the wrong side of history".

AAP

Right-wing parties line up for make-or-break Victorian state election

Right wing parties are now preparing for a new showdown many in the movement think will be a bigger moment, and also a test.

The New Daily

‘What’s the point of booking?’: Taxi industry accused of failing passengers

Taxi drivers are getting off scot-free when they leave would-be passengers stranded, with public transport watchdogs focusing their attention elsewhere.

The New Daily

‘It’s been horrible’: Commuter chaos as Londoners brave rail and Tube strikes to get to work

Workers face packed buses and long waits for limited train services as biggest rail strike in 30 years kicks off

The Independent UK

Nazi symbol banned in Victoria

Victoria has passed legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika.

AAP

Rail strike - live: Commuters warned to check last train times as traffic clogs roads

Last services ending hours earlier than usual as workers walk out over cuts to jobs, conditions, pay and pensions

The Independent UK

‘Woke tokenism’: Victorian MP Tim Smith to defy Liberal party support for treaty authority

After weeks of prevaricating, state’s opposition expresses support for independent body to oversee treaty negotiations

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Pookila mouse breeding program begins after drought, land clearing and predators take a toll

With fewer than 3,000 Pookila mice left in the wild in Victoria, scientists are pairing genetically diverse animals together in the hope of turning the endangered rodents' fortunes around.

AAP

Bipartisan support for Vic treaty body

The Victorian coalition has voted to support Victoria's Treaty Authority Bill without amendment after a joint partyroom meeting.

The Conversation

Final Senate results: Labor, the Greens and David Pocock will have a majority of senators

The final buttons to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate were pressed in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia on Monday. I wrote about the distribution of preferences in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania on Saturday, and the climate activist’s David Pocock’s ACT Senate victory on Tuesday.

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Mental health funding boost in Vic schools

The Victorian government is pouring $200 million into employing dedicated mental health support staff in primary schools across the state.

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Vic Greens push govt to move away from gas

The Victorian Greens are introducing legislation to ban gas connections to new homes built in the state.

The Conversation

'Greatest transformation of early education in a generation'? Well, that depends on qualified, supported and thriving staff

Australia’s two most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, have set the target of delivering an extra year of learning for all children before they start school. Billed as “the greatest transformation of early education in a generation”, last Thursday’s announcement follows close on the heels of the new…

The Guardian - AU

Bid to ban new gas connections to homes to be launched by Victorian Greens

Greens bill being introduced to Victorian parliament would ban all new gas connections from 2025

Evening Standard

Save our Number 24 — buses hold the secrets and memories of our city

The No. 24 is the oldest surviving bus route in London. It takes people from the hill to the river: Hampstead Heath to Victoria station since 1910, and Hampstead Heath to Pimlico since 1912. Now, as part of the Government’s insistence on diminishing bus services, it is likely to be…

ABC News

Victorian opposition pledges $300m to new Albury Wodonga hospital if elected in November

Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy says the coalition will put $300 million towards a new hospital for the border communities if it is elected in November.

ABC News

Social housing proposal creates tension, amid desperate need in Shepparton

Social housing groups fear a regional Victorian council will oppose a controversial affordable housing proposal in a town that is desperate.

ABC News

Victoria elects UAP candidate Ralph Babet to Senate seat

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has claimed its only seat in the upper or lower houses of federal parliament, with Ralph Babet claiming the sixth and final Senate seat in Victoria.

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