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Health Agencies urge Victorian Government to implement Drug Testing

A coalition of Victorian health authorities say the Victorian Government must implement drug testing services to address the growing number of related casualties Seventy-seven agencies have joined forces with the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association and RMIT, in urging the government to follow recommendations made by the State Coroner… for testing facilities across the state. …

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Daniel Andrews shock resignation

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A snap press conference blindsided journalists in Melbourne as Daniel Andrews revealed he was resigning as Premier of Victoria effective 5 p.m. Wednesday. The successful Premier felt that the ‘time was right’ and he would be looking forward to spending time with his family, reading and playing golf. His Cabinet colleagues had heard the news …

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Calls to urgently transform the carceral system, following inquest findings

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This week, findings from the coronial inquest of the death in custody of Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson were handed down, with the coroner calling Victoria’s bail laws a “complete, unmitigated disaster”. The coroner also found that the state’s bail legislation – which was tightened in 2017 after the …

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Labor secures third term in Victorian election

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After weeks of campaigning marred by controversy, the Labor Party has emerged victorious following Victoria’s state election. Labor, led by the divisive Premier, Daniel Andrews, looks set to govern the state in majority- avoiding a predicted minority government or hung parliament. The win marks the beginning of Labor Government’s third consecutive term in Victoria. …

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Victorian election in final two weeks of campaigning

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Both political party leaders went to the hustings on the weekend to formally kick off their election campaigns. Many promises have been made on both sides that leads to speculation on how the Victorian budget will cope with the spending. Given that pre-polling has commenced it is going to be very difficult for Opposition Leader …

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Victorian government urged to ban forest logging

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The COP27 in Egypt continues, and Australia seems to push important issues like ending deforestation at the summit. With this push, organisations and advocates are pledging the Victorian government to end forest deforestation by 2030 to achieve climate action targets. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Dr Jennifer Conway – Member of Doctors for …

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