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‘Bill shock’: pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair

Pet owners should be taught realistic expectations about the costs of health care for animals as veterinarians bear the brunt of people’s “bill shock” with tragic consequences. A NSW parliamentary inquiry …

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Virgin hits back at Qantas shielding after profit soars

The boss of Virgin Australia has questioned the decision to block more domestic competition to protect Qantas’ profits, saying the government hasn’t been properly informed. The Albanese government blocked extra …

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Victorian beekeepers warned there mite be a big problem

Victorian beekeepers are on alert after varroa mite was detected near the border with NSW. The NSW Department of Primary Industries detected the bee parasite in hives near Balranald in the …

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Bucket man pitch invader jailed for A-League incursion

A pitch invader who threw a bucket into the face of an A-League goalkeeper during the “darkest day” for Australian football has walked from court after immediately appealing his jail …

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Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria

A Victorian ban on the Nazi salute is one step closer with legislation to be introduced to parliament. It is a criminal offence to display the Nazi swastika but the …

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Victoria hits brakes on fare gouging with taxi changes

Victorian taxi drivers will be forced to turn on their meters for rides hailed on the street or ranks under regulation changes to stop fare gouging. The Victorian government is …

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Trial to examine driving with medicinal cannabis risks

Victorian medicinal cannabis users will be put through a closed-track trial to see when it’s safe for them to get behind the wheel. The 18-month trial will look at the …

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No more fireworks on New Year’s Eve? Sydney looking at new methods to celebrate

New Years Eve in Sydney could look different with city councillors looking to scale back fireworks for more environmentally friendly alternatives. The Daily Telegraph report that that councillors have voted …

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Discarded batteries pose risk in looming fire season

E-scooters and phones with lithium-ion batteries could pose a risk to emergency service workers and communities as Australia heads into what might be its worst bushfire season since the 2019-20 …

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Australian families have been allowed to take their babies home as they await DNA results

Two Australian families have been granted permission to depart from the hospital with their infants, while six others remain in a state of uncertainty following a surrogacy scandal that has …

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