Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018
The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.
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Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds
Triathlete, 75, would have been a victim of Australia's 'silent killer' if not for quick-thinking strangers
Greg Messer collapsed and clinically died — for more than 15 minutes — after a cardiac arrest in October 2020 following a triathlon swim, but the actions of those nearby who knew CPR saved his life.
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Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds
Did you see a series of mysterious fireballs fly through Melbourne's sky overnight? Astronomers say the sightings were 'unusual'
Multiple unrelated fireballs were detected over Victoria last night. Experts say the back-to-back sightings were a "bit of a fluke".
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Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds
'Where will I belong if I don't see myself reflected?' Photographer trains lens on older trans folk
Older trans and gender-diverse folk share their life stories for a new book from young trans photographer Marlo W.
Victorians wake up to another frosty morning as cold snap continues across state
Parts of Victoria have woken to another frosty start this morning after shivering through their coldest morning of the year on Wednesday. But forecasters say a warm winter is still on the cards.
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Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds
Opals, Jackson beat China in Olympics warm-up
Alice Kunek and Isobel Borlase were outstanding as veteran Lauren Jackson produced a solid display in the Opals' big win over China in Melbourne.
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Duration: 1 minute 25 seconds
Senate committee recommends major overhaul for corporate watchdog, splitting ASIC into two new regulators
Australia's corporate watchdog, ASIC, isn't prosecuting enough white-collar crime and can't perform its full range of duties, so a Senate committee has recommended it split into two new, more streamlined regulators.
Frosty weather sends minimum temperatures below zero across parts of southern Australia
Residents across South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania woke up to freezing temperatures and frost this morning. The conditions have sent weather records tumbling across suburbs and towns across southern Australia.
How would you feel about having a nuclear reactor in your backyard?
Traralgon residents fear the Coalition's proposal to build a nuclear plant nearby will drive down property prices, but some also see it as a chance for an economic boost when the coal power station closes.
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Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds
'I tried to have a sensible career': Why the star of Underbelly and Offspring had to choose acting
The beloved actor made her name playing abrasive characters in some of Australia's most beloved TV shows. Now she's taking on Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? once more.
Atticus was left to die on a pile of rubbish. Dog shelters say they are tired of seeing cases like his
Atticus the five-year-old staghound was found dumped on a pile of rubbish before being taken to the Lost Dogs' Home in Melbourne. He is just one of many surrendered pets that comes through their door.
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Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
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Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds
In 10 years, Liv Lovelace went from being the only girl at the skatepark, to an Olympian
Australia will field the fourth-largest skateboard team heading to Paris behind the US, Brazil and Japan — while also including the youngest Olympian on the Australian team.
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Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds
Melbourne law firm calls for Victorian landlords who repeatedly make 'baseless' bond claims to be fined
A report from a Melbourne law firm calls for reforms to Victoria's rental bond system, arguing too many rental providers are making unreasonable claims on their tenants' bonds.
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Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds
This 77-year-old is thriving alongside his Gen Z colleagues. Here's his secret to career longevity
More people are retiring later in life. Here's how these Australians stay happy and engaged at work.