Two Queensland police officers have been killed after they came under attack on the western Darling Downs.

Victorian renters are routinely being asked by unscrupulous real estate agents and landlords to bid over advertised prices to secure properties, despite the practice being banned.

Victorian schools have posted their best results in years, with grades spiking and students performing well beyond expectation.

And pet owners could take sick leave to care for their furry friends in a new national initiative developed by Aussie vets. 

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