Tiny Ballarat school shines in 2024 NAPLAN
A tiny Ballarat primary school has excelled in this year’s NAPLAN results, with a top independent school ranking among the state’s best.
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Ciggies, lighters overtake meth as most confiscated items in jails
Visitors to Victorian prisons were caught trying to smuggle in thousands of cigarettes this year while the prisoners themselves got creative to get around the smoking ban.
Revealed: The Victorian LGAs where dogs are on the attack
At least six dog attacks are recorded in Melbourne every day, with experts breaking down the key factors behind aggressive behaviours. See which LGAs had the most attacks.
Man faces court accused of stabbing teen in Hoppers Crossing
A Hoppers Crossing man has faced court on assault charges after a teenager was allegedly stabbed in Melbourne’s west last month.
Cricket prodigy’s heroic return after horrific alleged attack
A Tarneit cricket prodigy — who nearly had a finger sliced off when he was allegedly attacked by machete wielding teens — has made his inspirational return to the field 18 months on.
Tributes for ‘incredible mother’ after tragic cancer death
A popular Melbourne mother who suffered for several years with ovarian cancer has been remembered by her heartbroken loved ones who have raised more than $30,000 for her family.
Hay company guilty of negligence after Bendigo dad’s horror death
An Australian hay manufacturer has been found guilty at trial of criminal negligence after claiming the workplace death of Bendigo dad Harley Muir was suicide.
‘Get it out’: Cancer victim’s desperate asbestos removal plea
A Victorian teen who is one of a handful of kids globally to be treated for asbestos cancer says more needs to be done to remove the harmful substance from society.
Truckie ’body slammed’ cop after returning stolen car
A Dimboola truckie has learned his fate after his role in a “chaotic” incident where he body slammed a cop upon returning the car he stole.
‘My addiction grew stronger’: Wait for drug rehab blows out
Waitlists for drug and alcohol rehab have nearly doubled since the pandemic, with the state’s peak drug treatment body calling for a complete overhaul of the system.
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