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Homeless and emergency housing stretched to double its capacity in freezing Victorian city

Budget cuts, funding freezes, and tight rental markets put pressure on homeless services as more people end up on the street.




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uniting homeless

A tight rental market and rising cost of living is stretching homelessness services beyond their budgeted capacity.






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Nightingale inner-city development proposed for Ballarat amid fears of urban sprawl 'social disaster'

A prominent urban researcher warns that Ballarat is heading towards a "social disaster" unless it can curb urban sprawl.




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School principal fleeced of $1,500 in ATO scam, as authorities struggle with dramatic increase in calls

School principal Michelle Wilson spent a stressful two hours on the phone, convinced she owed $8,000 and could soon be arrested if she didn't pay up. Then she realised the whole thing was an elaborate hoax.




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Chronic pain sufferers left untreated for years as Ballarat specialists cope with high demand

Every night Allanah Morel packs her daughter's school bag ahead of time because she knows that by the next morning she could be in too much pain to get out of bed.




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Grim prediction for regional motels as Airbnb, online booking sites add unprecedented pressure

Once the staple of regional travel, motels are facing an increasingly uncertain future as online alternatives bite away at revenue.




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Dark matter, gold and vegetables ignite jobs boom in Stawell but spark housing problem

Research into a mysterious substance that makes up 85 per cent of the universe, along with good old-fashioned gold and a new hydroponic farm, are driving a jobs boom in the small Victorian town of Stawell, but there's a problem.





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George Pell likely to be jailed with former friend, notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale

The ABC understands the Victorian Department of Corrections considers the Hopkins Correctional Centre in Ararat, 200 kilometres west of Melbourne, to be the most appropriate place to send the high-profile cleric.




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As a witness at George Pell's trial, I saw first-hand the strength of his victim

In the end, just as in the beginning, this was a case about two little boys and their battle with the world's third most-senior Catholic. And today, child protection won, writes Louise Milligan.




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How Wood Splitters art heist from Ballarat helped change regional art galleries forever

In August 1978, someone entered Ballarat's art gallery, grabbed a 92-year-old painting off the wall, and walked out the front door. Now, the once cash-strapped gallery hosts international artists.






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How train drivers deal with death and how the admin process afterwards does not always help

Around one person dies on Victoria's rail lines every week, with most long-term train drivers experiencing at least one fatality in their career.





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Waste-to-energy project in Ballarat stalled as expert names city 'one of the best' places for it

Once touted as a $300 million solution to regional Victoria's waste woes, plans to build a waste-to-energy facility have stalled, with some in the industry left scratching their heads.




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Lawyers say Catholic Church admits liability for claims from sexual abuse survivors

The Catholic Church may have opened itself up to hundreds of potential damages claims from sexual abuse survivors after admitting liability in court documents.





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Danny Frawley's wife Anita Frawley reveals AFL star's mental health 'deteriorated' before death

The wife of former AFL star Danny Frawley reveals her husband had removed himself from treatment and medication for his depression about eight months before his death last week.




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Paedophile priest committed abuse in the 'safety' of another clergyman's home, survivor says

A child abuse survivor says the priest who assaulted him did so in the 'welcoming' home of another clergyman. His claim comes amid new allegations that paedophiles acted in concert within the Catholic Church.




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Daughter of murder victim Suzanne Poll thanks police, as Victorian man extradited

The daughter of 1993 Adelaide murder victim Suzanne Poll has thanked police for their efforts in investigating her mother's death. A Victorian man has been extradited to South Australia charged with Ms Poll's murder.




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Man charged with cold case murder of Adelaide mother Suzanne Poll intends to plead not guilty

A Victorian man accused of murdering Adelaide mother-of-two Suzanne Poll at her workplace in 1993 will plead not guilty to the charge, a court has heard.







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Darren Weir charged with animal cruelty offences

Police charge Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and two other men with animal cruelty offences following raids on Weir's stables near Ballarat and Warrnambool in January.




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Paul Preusker, trainer of Cup favourite Surprise Baby, says he knows how Darren Weir feels

Twelve years ago Paul Preusker was disqualified for possessing an electronic jigger. Now he's back, training the Melbourne Cup favourite and insisting he's a changed man.





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The Encyclopedia of Immaturity

Here at last is the complete bible for those who never wish to grow up. A massive collection of all the useless tricks, facts and gags that make life worth living.




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Review: Paris Dreaming by Anita Heiss

It's 'Koori chick lit' for the very first time; A romantic romp in the vein of Sex and the City with some big plusses - a little reluctance for love and an Indigenous Australian central character in the international art world.



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The Traitor's Emblem by Juan Gomez-Jurado

Rob Minshull produces Weekends with Warren and is an avid reader.




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Spirit House by Mark Dapin

Rob Minshull produces Weekends with Warren and is an avid reader





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Running With Scissors

Running With Scissors is a humourous yet disturbing account of his observations of the unhinged world he now inhabits.




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Review: 'Living with Max' by Chloe Maxwell

Chloe Maxwell



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Review: 'Just Doomed' by Andy Griffiths

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Treaty's value questioned by Indigenous elders, but recognition of Australia's first people important

This year's NAIDOC Week theme is Voice. Treaty. Truth. But the truth is that many Indigenous people feel voiceless when it comes to expressing where Australia stands on treaty today.





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Disability advocates slam lack of accessible housing in push for universal standards

Disability advocates renew their push for local councils nationwide to ensure that new housing is universally accessible to address what they describe as a critical shortage of accommodation.




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Homelessness in regional, rural areas outpace cities as domestic violence, drought tightens grip

The dishevelled older man on a city street is no longer accurate as a homeless stereotype with women, youth and regional families falling below the poverty line.




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Honey producers hand-feed bees during drought to save hives, with sting likely for consumers

Beekeepers in New South Wales are hand-feeding their hives as the drought cripples the bees' ability to make honey, with a shortage expected to sting consumers at the checkout.




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Braille translator's fight for independence, improved literacy skills as technology evolves

A braille teacher says technology is causing a decline in literacy among people who are vision-impaired, prompting her to bring the tactile language into the mainstream.




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Woman allegedly murdered partner with drug 'cocktail' for $300k super, court told

A woman on trial accused of murdering her partner allegedly poisoned him with a "cocktail of dangerous medication" so she could benefit financially from his death, an Adelaide court is told.




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NRL player Jack de Belin committed to stand trial over alleged sexual assault

The rugby league player is slapped with an extra charge which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison as he is committed to stand trial in August over the alleged aggravated sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in Wollongong.




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South32 warns Port Kembla steelworks at risk without coal mine expansion under Sydney catchment

Jobs growth versus environmental concerns reignite with a coal company's proposed expansion under Sydney's water supply.




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Judge declares mistrial in case of alleged poisoner charged with murdering partner

An Adelaide judge remains tight-lipped on his reasons for declaring a mistrial in the case of a woman accused of poisoning her partner with a cocktail of dangerous medication.




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Artist John Olsen sues stepdaughter, saying she influenced dying mother to withdraw $2m

The renowned painter launches legal action against his stepdaughter, saying she influenced her dying mother who "suffered from cognitive impairment" to withdraw $2.2 million from a bank account in 2016.



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A scandal every 22 days: ARLC hits back over fresh de Belin Federal Court challenge

The ARLC has suggested that Jack de Belin needs a "reality check" as it argues that the code's no fault stand-down policy is necessary because the sport has been "beset by a series of scandals."