BoM costs blowout amid performance criticism
The cost of running Australia’s meteorological agency has hit $500 million, with one water broker saying he did not “know anyone who uses the BoM for water data”.
Victoria
Former Geelong player charged over crash that killed partner
Former Geelong footballer Ray Card has been charged after a fatal smash in Lara that claimed the life of his partner.
Melb renters ditching landlords in droves, surge in empty homes
Melbourne’s rental vacancy rate has risen almost 30 per cent in a year, but it’s not because we have more rental homes. Find out how they’re escaping.
Push to recruit workers to live in Antarctica
Australians with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for low temperatures are being invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work in the coolest place on earth.
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Driver killed in horror two-car crash in Epping
A driver has died and another remains in hospital under police guard after a horrific crash involving two cars in Melbourne’s north.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Farmers called on mines
Dooen farmers are picking up the phone to news about a major mining project’s approval. But the state minister’s office says it is still under inquiry.
CFA volunteers call for levy discount
CFA volunteers want the same hefty fire services property levy discount that corporate wind and solar farm developers enjoy.
All the pictures and fun from Dunkeld Races
The spring carnival country racing action headed to Dunkeld for the running of the cup. See all the pictures on and off the track.
Meet the incredible women paving the way for rural Australia
From outback Queensland to Orange, Winton to the Whetbelt — meet the extraordinary Aussie women nominated for this year’s Shine Awards.
Melbourne women poisoned in Laos identified, families by their bedsides
The Melbourne teens on life support in a Thai hospital after a horror drink spiking in Laos have been identified as their families gather at their bedsides.
Two Melbourne girls poisoned in Thailand identified
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19 have been identified as the two girls from Melbourne that are right now in Thai hospitals on life support,…
Two Melbourne teens poisoned in Thailand identified
Best friends Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19 have been identified as the two girls from Melbourne that are right now in Thai hospitals…
Pacific Island workers ‘too afraid to return home’
An increasing number of Pacific Islander farm workers are too scared to return home after having extramarital relationships with co-workers.
They were once the pride of their suburbs. Now they sit in ruin
A Northcote factory with a glittering past and a Warburton Weet-Bix factory are just a few of the once-proud Victorian landmarks in desperate need of a makeover. See the photos.
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