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Tue, 31 May 2022 19:01:42 +1000
Ombudsman criticises environmental watchdog over West Gate Tunnel toxic soil dumping in Melbourne
The Victorian Ombudsman has criticised the EPA over its handling of the West Gate Tunnel toxic soil debacle, in a damning report.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:57:52 +1000
Concerns raised over asbestos at school in Sydney’s north west
Concerns have been raised over the presence of asbestos at a school in Sydney’s north west.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:56:28 +1000
Major delays for passport renewals
There are major delays to renew a passport as Australians head overseas after the pandemic.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:51:56 +1000
NSW government delays major Sydney road projects
The NSW government has delayed a number of Sydney’s major road projects.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:49:01 +1000
PM unveils new ministry
The Prime Minister is unveiling his new ministry.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:41:08 +1000
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils his new cabinet
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed who will be a part of his new cabinet.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:34:45 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Anthony Albanese announces ministry after securing majority government; Peter Dutton, Sussan Ley lay out vision for renewed Liberal Party
Anthony Albanese will govern in his own right after the Melbourne seat of Macnamara was called for Labor, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will target suburban voters and small business owners to renew the Liberal Party, and China says it’s willing t...

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:17:48 +1000
‘A shortage of everything’: More pain in store for grocers and shoppers amid food supply havoc
Price rises on pantry staples will continue eating into household budgets, with war, fuel costs, worker shortages and natural disasters affecting food supply chains and experts warning more is to come.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:06:57 +1000
New 'mini Woolies' program for special education schools
A new 'mini' Woolworths program is launching in special education schools across Australia.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:06:37 +1000
Pilot accused of murdering Victorian missing campers appears in court
The Melbourne man accused of murdering missing Victorian campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill has appeared calm while fronting court from prison.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:42:10 +1000
Victoria announces free flu shots
Victoria has fallen into line with other states, announcing free flu shots amid a sharp spike in cases.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:32:01 +1000
Cruising returns to Australia
The first cruise ship in more than two years will sail out of Sydney Harbour this afternoon.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:26:47 +1000
Anthony Albanese addresses party for the first time as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses his party for the first time as Prime Minister - as he prepares to unveil his ministry.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:15:59 +1000
Not cooking with gas: Councils want to ban gas connections in new developments
Victorian councils will write to Planning Minister Richard Wynne calling for legal amendments to empower councils to ban new developments with gas infrastructure.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:59:36 +1000
‘Can’t put a price on liberty’: Palmer says election ad spend was worth it
The United Australia Party chairman had pledged to spend about $70m on election ads, but despite failing to win any lower house seats, he said it was money well spent.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:48:12 +1000
Who let the fox in? Fears for penguins as Phillip Island defences breached
Pest controllers have launched a high-tech hunt to track down the first fox in seven years to get past the island’s sophisticated defence system.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:25:58 +1000
Earthquake reported north-west of Brisbane
Geoscience Australia said it had received more than 700 reports from people across SEQ who felt the quake, which struck about 1.30pm on Tuesday in the Dayboro region.

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:58:06 +1000
MP slams Education Department over asbestos found at Sydney school
Ray Williams says the department compromised the health of 2000 people linked to Castle Hill High School after it falsely declared in 2016 the school did not have asbestos.

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:56:37 +1000
Guide Dogs Victoria CEO resigns after Josh Frydenberg endorsement
Karen Hayes had already been stood down pending an investigation after she appeared on pamphlets endorsing former treasurer Josh Frydenberg that were distributed in his former inner-Melbourne seat of Kooyong.

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:50:46 +1000
Free flu shots for Victorians as strain affecting kids drives up cases
GPs and pharmacies will offer all Victorians free flu vaccinations after an early start to the flu season has put the health system under pressure.



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