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Victoria Crime Rate Soars 13.8%, Driven by Theft
Victoria's crime rate surged 13.8% in 2024-25, reaching 8,998.9 offences per 100,000 people, with theft, particularly from motor vehicles, as the primary driver, despite a record 77,500 arrests by Victoria Police.
Victoria Crime Rate Soars 13.8%, Driven by Theft
Victoria's crime rate surged 13.8% in 2024-25, reaching 8,998.9 offences per 100,000 people, with theft, particularly from motor vehicles, as the primary driver, despite a record 77,500 arrests by Victoria Police.
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48% Bias Score
Severe Drought in Southern Australia Impacts Dairy Farmers
Southern Australia experienced record-low rainfall in the two years to September 2024, severely impacting farmers who are facing the worst drought in decades, forcing many to sell livestock due to feed shortages.
Severe Drought in Southern Australia Impacts Dairy Farmers
Southern Australia experienced record-low rainfall in the two years to September 2024, severely impacting farmers who are facing the worst drought in decades, forcing many to sell livestock due to feed shortages.
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16% Bias Score
Largest Ever" Police Operation in Australia Concludes, Travel Restrictions Lifted in Porepunkah Area
Following a two-week, extensive manhunt involving over 125 specialist officers from across Australia and New Zealand, Victorian authorities lifted travel restrictions in the Porepunkah area on Sunday, while the search for fugitive police shooting suspect Dezi Freeman continues.
Largest Ever" Police Operation in Australia Concludes, Travel Restrictions Lifted in Porepunkah Area
Following a two-week, extensive manhunt involving over 125 specialist officers from across Australia and New Zealand, Victorian authorities lifted travel restrictions in the Porepunkah area on Sunday, while the search for fugitive police shooting suspect Dezi Freeman continues.
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16% Bias Score
Victoria's Statewide Treaty: A Model for Australia?
Victoria becomes the first Australian state to introduce treaty legislation, establishing a framework for formal agreement between the government and Indigenous people after a decade of work and costing over \$300 million, offering a potential model for other states despite challenges.
Victoria's Statewide Treaty: A Model for Australia?
Victoria becomes the first Australian state to introduce treaty legislation, establishing a framework for formal agreement between the government and Indigenous people after a decade of work and costing over \$300 million, offering a potential model for other states despite challenges.
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20% Bias Score
Record $1 Million Reward Offered for Arrest of Accused Police Killer in Victoria
Victoria Police announced a $1 million reward, the largest in state history, for information leading to the arrest of Dezi Freeman, accused of murdering two officers and injuring another on August 26 near Porepunkah, Victoria.
Record $1 Million Reward Offered for Arrest of Accused Police Killer in Victoria
Victoria Police announced a $1 million reward, the largest in state history, for information leading to the arrest of Dezi Freeman, accused of murdering two officers and injuring another on August 26 near Porepunkah, Victoria.
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44% Bias Score
Victoria Mulls Planning Changes to Curb Fast Food Density
The Victorian government is considering changes to planning laws that would allow local councils to reject fast-food restaurant applications based on health and food security concerns, following a decade of campaigning by health experts and a recent parliamentary inquiry.
Victoria Mulls Planning Changes to Curb Fast Food Density
The Victorian government is considering changes to planning laws that would allow local councils to reject fast-food restaurant applications based on health and food security concerns, following a decade of campaigning by health experts and a recent parliamentary inquiry.
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16% Bias Score
VCAA Exam System Review Reveals Systemic Issues
An independent review of Victoria's VCAA exam system found significant governance failures, a "culture of fear," and a need for substantial reform after last year's exam paper leak affecting 65 subjects.
VCAA Exam System Review Reveals Systemic Issues
An independent review of Victoria's VCAA exam system found significant governance failures, a "culture of fear," and a need for substantial reform after last year's exam paper leak affecting 65 subjects.
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52% Bias Score
Victoria Delays Offshore Wind Auction Until 2025
Victoria's 2-gigawatt offshore wind target by 2032 faces a setback as the government delays its auction process until next year due to financial concerns among developers and the need for federal funding.
Victoria Delays Offshore Wind Auction Until 2025
Victoria's 2-gigawatt offshore wind target by 2032 faces a setback as the government delays its auction process until next year due to financial concerns among developers and the need for federal funding.
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24% Bias Score
Victorian Liberals Propose Stricter Knife Laws and Youth Bootcamp
Ahead of next year's state election, Victorian Liberal Leader Brad Battin announced a $100 million law-and-order plan including "Jack's Law" for broader stop-and-search powers and a bootcamp-style program for youth offenders.
Victorian Liberals Propose Stricter Knife Laws and Youth Bootcamp
Ahead of next year's state election, Victorian Liberal Leader Brad Battin announced a $100 million law-and-order plan including "Jack's Law" for broader stop-and-search powers and a bootcamp-style program for youth offenders.
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40% Bias Score
Extensive Manhunt for Alleged Police Killer in Victoria's High Country Continues
The search for Dezi Freeman, accused of fatally shooting two Victorian police officers and injuring a third on August 26, enters its 13th day, involving 450 officers and a \$1 million reward.
Extensive Manhunt for Alleged Police Killer in Victoria's High Country Continues
The search for Dezi Freeman, accused of fatally shooting two Victorian police officers and injuring a third on August 26, enters its 13th day, involving 450 officers and a \$1 million reward.
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Australia Offers Record Reward for Fugitive Murderer
Australian authorities are offering A$1 million for information leading to the capture of Dezi Freeman, a 59-year-old man who fatally shot two police officers eleven days ago in Porepunkah, Victoria, and remains at large.
Australia Offers Record Reward for Fugitive Murderer
Australian authorities are offering A$1 million for information leading to the capture of Dezi Freeman, a 59-year-old man who fatally shot two police officers eleven days ago in Porepunkah, Victoria, and remains at large.
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16% Bias Score
Victoria Bans Underqualified WA Teachers
Victoria will ban teachers from Western Australia with one-year teaching qualifications from its government schools, addressing a loophole in mutual recognition laws that allowed underqualified educators into classrooms.
Victoria Bans Underqualified WA Teachers
Victoria will ban teachers from Western Australia with one-year teaching qualifications from its government schools, addressing a loophole in mutual recognition laws that allowed underqualified educators into classrooms.
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52% Bias Score
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