‘Mum mode’: How dog owner pulled off rescue in raging rapids
A woman who jumped into the Werribee River to save her dog who was swept away has praised the “amazing” emergency crews who came to their aid.
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‘Oh my god, I’m glad we’re weren’t here’: Flood heartbreak after dad dies
A family has been devastated by floods just five months after their father died in a car crash. Watch the heartbreaking video of the mum’s experience visiting it for the first time.
Dangerous concussion myths harming Aussie kids
Many Australian parents are dangerously misinformed on concussions and unaware of a key symptom, while some leave their youngster’s injury untreated. So what should you do?
State guide: How Aussies are handling extreme heat
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Damning ambo report another cause for concern
While there’s no denying Covid has been disastrous for our health system, the latest damning report shows that some issues have roots going back years.
Victorians’ ‘big role’ in ambulance crisis
A senior Andrews government minister has acknowledged more needs to be done to fix the ambulance crisis, but says Victorians have a big role to play.
Hospital raises alarm over rising demand
Ballarat Base Hospital has become the second regional hospital to declare an internal emergency in one week. Find out why.
Real reason behind dumped triple-0 class action
The reason behind a major law firm dumping its class action against ESTA – just weeks after announcing the plan – can now be revealed.
Law firm dumps triple-0 class action
Families of victims who watched their loved ones die waiting for an ambulance say they are “devastated” a law firm has dumped its class action against Victoria’s triple-0 authority.
Staggering number of cops called off the streets
Victorian police spent more than 20,000 hours off the beat in the last year, forced to help alleviate pressure on exhausted paramedics.
$3k boost for Victorian healthcare workers
Exhausted healthcare workers will be rewarded for their efforts with cash and free meals — this is how it would work.
Demand for answers as hospitals on verge of collapse
The Andrews government has been slammed for “running out of ideas” in the search for ways to fix Victoria’s collapsing hospital system.
Harrowing face of toxic triple-0 shambles
A couple was left to watch their unresponsive baby turn grey after their triple-0 calls went unanswered. It’s among the many failures that sparked an overhaul of the embattled service.
Emergency Services Minister grilled over triple-0 crisis
Jaclyn Symes has confirmed the Premier’s department has received the report into Victoria’s crisis-plagued system but defended their silence.
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