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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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The Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy with successful 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour representative and Hall of Fame basketball player Chris Anstey and jockey Will Price in Trentham. Picture: Jay Town

Melbourne Cup Tour’s 39 stops revealed

Australian racing’s most prized trophy will visit a basketball legend’s country pub and a major US city on its 2024 tour. Find out if the Cup is coming to your town.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18 2024Danielle Savoia with her her daughter Milana.Ms Savoia had to give Milana, then aged 14 months (now 18 months), first aid when she choked while eating.Picture: Brendan Beckett

‘Passed out in my arms’: Mum’s brave actions save daughter

All expectant parents are being urged to learn first aid after new research exposed an alarming knowledge gap. A Melbourne mum says she’s an example of how vital it is to be trained up.

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Australia's Best Teachers Network Campaign. Sacred Heart Parish School, Sandringham. Literacy leader Kate Shroud, grade 2 teacher Louise Donnelly and learning and teacher leader Sarah Rafferty. Picture: Ian Currie

How Aussie schools can reduce teacher dropout rates

A national body that promotes excellence in teaching and school leadership is calling for experienced educators to coach their peers as a way of developing and retaining inspiring teachers.

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Alarming cardiac arrest rates in 10 Vic postcodes

Deadly sudden cardiac arrests rates have skyrocketed in Victoria, prompting the state’s leading first aid body to call for urgent action in 10 postcodes in particular.

EMBARGO DO NOT USE CONTACT SARAH MATRAY WARNING HOLD FOR VWEEKEND MAG. 2024 Good Friday Appeal. Harlen Busuttil, 16 months, receiving a donor liver transplant at the Royal Childrens Hospital. Picture: David Caird

‘I fell to the floor crying’: call that saved baby Harlen’s life

Harlen Busuttil was on the waitlist for a new liver for about five months, edging towards complete organ failure, before his parents received a miracle call. WATCH THE VIDEO

Ewan McEoin, Senior Curator, Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture, NGV, , Photo: Tim Carrafa , , NGV Triennial 2023, on display from 3 December 2023 – 7 April 2024 at NGV International.

Why there’s no ‘elitist secret language’ behind art

Artists have a message for traditionalists who may scoff at emojis, tennis balls and a banana being elevated as art as part of NGV Triennial.

07/01/2024 Images from TikTok videos posted from the Hardmission rave party at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday night . Picture TikTok

‘Highly visible’: police warning for music festivals

Police will be “out be out in force” at two Victorian festivals this weekend, amid extreme heat and fears of a repeat of overdoses at events earlier this year.

HOLD FOR MARCH 1Mad March Photo 2024Rip Curl Pro surfer Ellie HarrisonMelbourne Storm player Bronson GarlickJockey Laura LaffertyGroundhog Day star Andy Karl with the groundhogCirque du Soleil Luzia performer Helena MertenMelbourne Fashion Festival model Akech Nyoul and she was wearing Jason Grech.Richmond player Daniel RioliNGV kids' exhibition, RIFIFI: Jean Jullien for Kids, attendees Adelina, 9, and Hugo, 5

Theatre magic to hot footy: mad March’s biggest events

Victoria’s events calendar is swelling with “something for everyone” this March. Find out what’s on – from footy to fashion, the circus to surfing.

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Oren Klemich's son Jack at his St Peter's school formalPicture: Tom Huntley

‘Simple’ move that could boost lifesaving donations

SA has a much higher proportion of registered organ donors than the rest of Australia, due to a system other states and territories are being urged to adopt to save lives.

Jockey Harry Coffey with his wife, Tayla, their 10-month-old son, Thomas, and Shetland pony Bruno on their Swan Hill property. Picture: Jay Town/VRC

Genetic disease no barrier for champion jockey

Champion jockey Harry Coffey has opened up on living with cystic fibrosis and the sacrifices he and his wife Tayla had to make on their way towards starting a family.

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