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What’s been done in the 5 and half years since 23 year old Celeste Manno was brutally murdered in her bedroom by a man she barely knew? According to Celeste’s mum, Aggie Di Mauro, not much. In part two of Aggie’s chat with Gary, Aggie lays out in forensic detail why the Victorian Government's response to the Victorian Law Reform Commission's 45 stalking recommendations has been nothing but "lip service." Aggie makes a compelling case for the mandatory electronic monitoring of stalkers who breach intervention orders, dismantling every official excuse offered against it, and exposes the dangerous gap in Victoria's justice system where stalking charges are routinely pleaded down to lesser offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the challenges we face in Australia is getting more homegrown medtech products purchased and used by local hospitals and health services. MTPConnect's Pathway to Market – Medtech Capability Uplift Program has been supporting seven market-ready Victorian medtech innovations to position themselves competitively for local health procurement opportunities. The recent Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) Medtech Showcase profiled Victorian-made products and innovations from 21 local manufacturers spanning surgical care and diagnostics to hospital consumables and equipment. From advanced lung imaging, a live patient monitoring system to solve pressure injury to a sophisticated AI screening tool to profile endometriosis, the lineup was impressive. Companies were given the opportunity to pitch to a room full of health system leaders and procurement specialists, including representatives from HealthShares Victoria, Monash Health and Western Health.The Showcase highlighted ‘Better Health Made Here' – and the MTPConnect Podcast was on the ground talking to companies involved about getting procurement ready, including those taking part in the Pathway to Market Program – 4D Medical's Professor Tim O'Meara, Lenexa Medical's Ajit Ravindran and Arelis' Tori Fox - as well as Akeeko Medical's Professor Joseph Ischia. The Pathway to Market program is an initiative of the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA), delivered by MTPConnect in partnership with BioMelbourne Network and supported by the Victorian Government. Victoria serves as the pilot state for this important, solutions-driven program, setting the foundation to drive a national agenda for medtech innovation and manufacturing, and get other states on board!

Tackling Mallee Seeps: Insights from the MSF Research Update In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast

Nevena and Paul are joined live in the studio by Michael Galea MP State Member for S. E. Metro Region. Galea holds key roles, including Deputy Chair of the Legal and Social Issues Committee and the Select Committee on the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector. He is also a member of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee and the Select Committee on the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid, along with being a participating member of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee. Galea is an LGBTIQA+ Advocacate: Serves as Co-Chair of the Victorian Government’s LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Taskforce, focusing on equality and safety. Some of the topics discussed in the interview were: as the budget designed for the election? What do you say to small business owners being squeezed out of Melbourne by highest tax burden in Australia and soaring violent crime/fire-bombings? The post Sat, 16th May, 2026: Michael Galea MP State Member for S. E. Metro Region; is the State Budget designed for the November Election? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Paul speak to Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Prof. Public Policy & the Social Economy at RMIT; Response to Vic State Budget Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and the Social Economy  at RMIT University. He is the Chair of the Victorian Government's Social Housing Regulation Review.  He is also Chair of Fire Rescue Victoria's Strategic Advisory Board. He is a former Dean of Business at Swinburne University (2004-2009), Dean of Social Science at RMIT University (2004-2016), and member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (he Chaired the Finance Committee) (2008-2013). He is a life member of the Victorian Council of Social Service and in 2015 was invited to become a seconded member of its governing board (resigned in June 2018). In 2013, he  was elected (twice re-elected unopposed) as Chair of  RMIT's Academic Board (the University's principal academic committee), retiring in December 2018, during which time he  also served on University Council and its Infrastructure and Information Technology sub-committee. David's research interests are the funding of social policy, with a focus on the State Governments. The post Sat, 16th May, 2026: Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Prof. Public Policy & the Social Economy at RMIT; Response to Vic State Budget appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Managing Dry Saline Land: Insights from the MSF Research Updates In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, Chris McDonough shares practical insights from a recent MSF Mallee Research Update in Victoria, exploring how growers can better manage dry saline land and improve crop establishment in challenging conditions. Chris explains how transient subsoil salinity can move to the soil surface during dry periods through capillary rise and evaporation, often making the top 5 cm significantly more saline than the layers below. The episode also unpacks how salinity impacts crops through osmotic stress and toxicity, reducing germination, emergence and plant survival. The discussion focuses on practical management strategies aimed at improving establishment and maintaining ground cover, including: Retaining surface cover such as straw or mulch Using opportunistic rainfall events to aid establishment Avoiding practices that bring saline clay to the surface Considering more salt-tolerant crop varieties This episode provides growers and advisers with practical considerations for protecting soil surfaces, improving resilience and managing productivity on saline-prone soils. Explore the Dry Saline Land project pages to learn more about identifying dry saline land, best-practice management approaches, and grower case studies. Project Pages: Dry Saline Land - Mallee Sustainable Farming Fixing Saline Soils - Mallee Sustainable Farming Case Studies: Case Study 5: Rick Plant | Resilient Soils Saline Soils Case Study How to spread straw Spreading sand vs straw Soils Connect (Practical Soil Management Resources): Soils Connect | Your Hub for Soil Knowledge & Innovation This podcast episode of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning program is supported by Mallee CMA and Mallee Sustainable Farming, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government.Support the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government will spend over one billion dollars to repair and resurface our roads, as part of the state budget. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss whether our roads are becoming safer.Also in this episode, how to save money in health care, King Charles visits Washington, plus just how quick will marathons get.

Headlines here II - A teenage boy in Adelaide has become the first person to be charged under laws introduced in 2024 that criminalise the creation of deepfake pornography. - NSW Minn's Anti Protest Laws bite the dust.- The commissioner for indigenous children has condemned the unreasonable use of force by an off-duty police officer on a 13 year old girl. - Middle Eastern update- Sudan update- Viva Oil Refinery Fire Corio - call for a review of Viva by Friends of the EarthVigil 4 Lebanon here II Vigil for Lebanon Sydney 15th April - Recorded by Vivian Langford 3cr Climate Action Show Monday 5pm.Henry Reynolds Reframing Australian History here II Historian Henry Reynolds joins us to talk about Australian History: Reframing the past, realising the future. Catch the Sorrento Writers' Festival Session featuring Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds with Santilla Chingaipe Friday 24th AprilThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy dices the week with satire.Vic Govt Slashing Environment Protection here II   We speak with Jordan Crook from the Victorian National Parks Association about the Victorian Government's gutting of key nature institutions. 

The guys discuss CostCo, deep dive into KMD Brands emergency capital raise, the Australian Governments disastrous fuel excise cut, the RBA loses the plot (again), customer just love Waymo and concerns for Adam as he agrees with a Victorian Government decision Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMaggie Toko has spent decades raising the voice of those who live with mental heath issues and emotional distress, using her own living experience of mental illness and professional work in homelessness, sexual assault, and youth services.At the time of recording this chat with Maggie at the Complex Needs Conference in 2025, she was the consumer commissioner for the Victorian Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. Now, she is the Chair Commissioner.  The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is an independent statutory authority that holds government to account for the performance, quality and safety of Victoria's mental health and wellbeing system. The Commission operates under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.New Zealand-born Maggie, who is of Ngāpuhi – Ngāti Whātua descent, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) earlier this year for her significant service to mental health governance and awareness.We mention Voices Vic in this episode. Hear our conversation with Voices Vic here.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Helplines (Australia):Lifeline  13 11 14QLIFE 1800 184 52713 YARN 13 92 76Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

This episode covers the latest updates in the Australian building industry, including new legislation, code transitions, and innovative materials. Hosts Matt and Hamish analyse recent news, government policies, and emerging technologies impacting builders and homeowners.Matt and Hamish from The Mindful Builder are launching a new, "short and sharp" weekly news segment. Capped at 10 minutes, the offshoot aims to provide a non-biased rundown of Australian building industry news, focusing on facts and positive stories while navigating a shifting legislative landscape.In their first wrap-up, they tackle the Victorian Government's "Dodgy Builder" bill, which empowers the Building Plumbing Commission to halt defective work early and targets "phoenixing"—where builders fold companies to dodge warranty claims. While they welcome the move, they note it may inadvertently hike consumer costs through increased insurance premiums.The duo also discussed the NCC 2025 transition. While some states have delayed adoption, Victoria is moving ahead on 1 May 2026 with no transition period, introducing crucial lead-free plumbing requirements and mandatory condensation management. Hamish argued that any "pause" in standards must include mandatory as-built verification to ensure seven-star ratings are actually met.Other highlights include:Levy Relief: Victoria is winding down the combustible cladding levy, saving developers significant costs on large projects.EPA Crackdown: The EPA now considers poor moisture management during builds as "environmental pollution," holding builders liable for future mould growth.Fungi Tech: A "quirky" look at Swinburne University researchers using mycelium to grow fire-resistant, breathable structural blocks.The segment wraps up with a cheeky acknowledgement of their "work-it-out-as-we-go" style, promising more prepared insights in the coming weeks.

In this podcast, SBS Hindi examines the recent teachers' strike in Victoria, where educators, principals, and support staff staged a 24-hour stoppage over pay and working conditions. The report looks at the government's pay offer, the demands of the strike organizers, and the impact on students, schools, and families. It also features perspectives from teachers on the ground and the responses from officials, providing insight into the challenges facing the state's education system.

On this weeks program Chris talks to numerous guests about the Elizabeth Street protected lanes protests, media coverage and ongoing issues (apologies for audio quality), including reels from Gabrielle and Sophie, College Street Cycleway history and critique and timeline of last weeks events leading to the protected lanes demolition.Local news includes, Ride to School Day, Australia's looming energy crisis, Victoria's Active Transport Plan announcement and Critical Mass rides west this Friday 27 March to support BikeWests call for improved infrastructure.Ongoing Elizabeth Street works: Bicycle Networks 25 March article includes more useful detail than Yarra Councils Roadworks update.In March 2026 with a looming national petrol crisis and crunch time for many household travel budgets, it is an indictment on the Victorian Government that neither Minister stepped up to stop demolition of Elizabeth Street protected lanes exactly when people need safe, economical transport options.Action you can take nowEmail 1: Contact Ministers: Why doesn't the Victoria Government support it's own Active Transport Plan?Email 2: Contact Yarra Council: Immediate action required: Fix Elizabeth Street, Richmond Safety issuesMedia CoverageThe Age: Bobcat and protesters take to Richmond bike corridor being narrowed for car spaces Media Release – Yarra Council Rips Up Bike Lanes – “Road Safety” Minister Lets It Happen ‘Used to be the most progressive': Yarra Council begins narrowing bike lanes to make room for car spaces Inner City News: Cyclists protest Yarra's Elizabeth St bike lane downgrade in Richmond Drive.com.au – ‘Back to the people': Cyclists outraged after introduction of new car parksProgram musicKing Stingray, Camp dogBonobo, Linked

In this episode of Yarning Up, the first instalment of Season Five, I sat down with Meriki Onus, who shared their passion for standing for election to the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria—an independent, democratically elected body representing First Peoples in Treaty negotiations. The Assembly forms part of Gellung Warl, a new overarching body established under the Victorian Government's Statewide Treaty Act 2025.Meriki opened up about their family's long history of political activism, reflecting on what it was like growing up on Lake Tyers Mission in Bung Yarnda. They spoke about listening to conversations around Aboriginal community control, Treaty, and sovereignty—shared by their Nan, Alma Thorpe, and Edna Brown—long before they had the language to fully understand them.They also shared their vision as a member: “putting community at the heart of Gellung Warl,” and what it means to reimagine what's possible in resetting our relationship with government—and with ourselves—on our own terms.The Victorian Treaty Elections will take place from 21 March to 12 April 2026, with voting available online, in person, or by post. These elections determine representatives for the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria—an independent, democratically elected body that plays a key role in Treaty negotiations. Voting is not compulsory, but it's a powerful opportunity for community to have a say in shaping the future of Treaty in Victoria.To learn more about the Treaty Elections happening in Victoria click HERE. To learn more about Meriki Onus candidacy click HERE. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review so we can elevate First Nations people and stories and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline HEREWe would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was recorded. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past and present. And our future young generations.

Home sellers would pay for building and pest inspections, under a new pitch from the Victorian Government  if it is re-elected later this year. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we speak with key industry figures about the pros and cons on the plan and discuss whether there is a risk of conflict of interest. Also in this edition, while Australia celebrates the courage of the Iranian soccer team, we explore the emotional complexities of leaving home behind. Plus, we talk the impacts of menopause on your feet. 

The Victorian Government wants to build 300,000 new homes by 2051 around 60 train and tram activity centres across Melbourne. It's a bold plan to tackle housing affordability by focusing development in established locations rather than pushing Melbourne's boundaries further outward. But will it work – and what does it mean for property investors? In this episode, Jarrod applies a SWOT analysis to the Activity Centres program to cut through the politics and assess what it really means on the ground. Why leveraging existing infrastructure makes sense – and where the logic breaks down The land scarcity problem and why density alone isn't the answer How the wrong product mix could leave new housing stock sitting empty The real threat to existing owners' equity and neighbourhood character Learn more about Melbourne's activity centres in The Wakelin Melbourne Property Report 2026. We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  | LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Email  

There's a new supreme leader of Iran and he's the son of the former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.But Mojtaba might also be assassinated like his father.US president Donald Trump said earlier if his administration doesn't approve, the Ayatollah's successor won't last long.It means the hard-line regime remains in control despite the US and Israel hoping for change as it continues bombing the country.Meanwhile oil prices have surpassed $100 US a barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the war creates supply issues.The Federal Government's under pressure to offer protection to the Iranian soccer team, due to fears they'll be persecuted when they return home from Australia.The team didn't sing the national anthem after one of their Asian Cup games and it attracted fierce criticism from the regime.The team's management is also accused of breaching human rights by not letting players speak to the media.There's been plenty of discussion this morning about a proposed new visitor charge at one of Australia's most well-known destinations, the 12 Apostles.The Victorian Government's going to consult with local groups to figure out what the tourist tax should be, but insists locals won't have to pay.About six million visitors see the 12 Apostles every year and the fee will be spent on tourism infrastructure along the stretch of famous coast. 

The Victorian Government is seeking community feedback (open until Sunday, March 8) to improve the local bus service network in Wollert and Epping in the northern fringe of Melbourne - the suburbs which many Nepali Australians call home. The proposed changes are expected to provide more than 21,000 residents with access to public transport for the first time. This report features reactions of some local Nepali speakers about what they think should happen. - भिक्टोरिया सरकारले उत्तरी मेलबर्न स्थित् एपिङ-वलर्टको स्थानीय बस सेवा नेटवर्क सुधार गर्न समुदायको सुझाव सङ्कलन गरिरहेको छ। प्रस्तावित परिवर्तनबाट स्थानीय रूपमा बसोबास गरिरहेका नेपालीभाषी लगायत २१ हजारभन्दा बढी मानिसहरूले पहिलो पटक बस सुविधा पाउने राज्य सरकारको भनाइ छ। आइतवार, मार्च ८ सम्म खुल्ला रहेको सुझाव सङ्कलनबाट प्राप्त सुझावपछि अन्तिम योजना तय गरी नयाँ बस नेटवर्क आगामी वर्षबाट सञ्चालनमा आउने सरकारी अपेक्षा छ। यस बारे केही स्थानीय नेपालीभाषीको धारणा समेटिएको एक रिपोर्ट सुन्नुहोस्।

As the war between Iran and Israel & the US rages on, pulling in neighbouring countries, Aussie back home are beginning to see knock on effects. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Genauer to unpack whether there's end in sight, and what it means for us all back home. Plus, the Victorian Government is moving to make work-from-home arrangements a legal right for two days a week, but not everyone is happy about it. We speak with Premier Jacinta Allan about why small businesses won't be exempt. And in headlines today, 200 Australians have returned home on one of the first commercial flights to leave the Middle East since the start of the US/Israeli led war in Iran; NATO air and missile defence systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean have destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it ‌headed into Turkish airspace; A US ‌submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri LankaThe son of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US Israeli strikes, has survived and may take over leadership; First Nations people are set to be heard in a parliamentary inquiry aimed at ending racism, hate and violence; Australia’s oldest Winter Paralympian, Skier Michael Milton says he’s ready to race, despite recently breaking his leg in training THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests:Dr Jessica Genauer, Associate Professor Flinders University Jacinta Allan, Victorian Premier Skye Cappuccio, CEO Council of Small Business Organisations Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Georgie PageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, while Hezbollah says it's ready for “open war”. A flight carrying Australians who were trapped in the Middle East has left Dubai, bound for Sydney. The Victorian Government has announced a timeline for working from home laws, with legislation set to be introduced to Parliament in July. And today's good news: Para snowboarder Amanda Reid is about to become Australia's first Indigenous Winter Paralympian. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler Producer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bombshell Four Corners investigation has sent shockwaves through the endometriosis community, revealing allegations of "unnecessary and excessive" surgeries performed by a prominent Melbourne surgeon. With claims that organs were removed from patients whose pathology showed no trace of disease, the Victorian Government has now referred the matter to the police. We speak with one of the Doctor's former patients about the devastating emotional toll of these revelations and the fear that this scandal will make it even harder for women with chronic pain to be taken seriously by the medical establishment. You can contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency here and on 03 9664 9330 And in headlines today, Australia is being accused of dodging questions about the legality of US-Israeli strikes on Iran; The UN says the bombing of an Iranian school must be investigated as a possible war crime; the Kyle and Jackie O show is no more, Zendaya's Mum seems to support Law Roach's claims her daughter and Tom Holland are married; Family Planning, the organisation that brought the contraceptive pill to Australia in the 1960s is celebrating 100 years today; Romantasy fans are on the edge of their seats with the announcement that ACOTAR author Sarah J Maas is about to appear on the Call Her Daddy podcast THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest: Jo Barry, owner of Scarlet Period and former patient of Dr Simon Gordon Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government has confirmed a proposed right to 'work from home' two days a week. Premier Jacinta Allan outlining the policy would apply to all employers, including small businesses. Mick In The Morning discuss the new scheme for Melburnians... Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Melbourne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Melbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Sudan updatesGaza and West Bank updatesAnti-genocide protestors occupy Richard Marles' office, target Thai AirwaysGovernment repeats Robodebt failures with inaccurate aged care assessments  Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, spoke with us about how Victoria's tough on crime agenda is exacerbating systemic failures in duty of care to Aboriginal people in custody. The Allan Labor Government's regressive bail law reforms have resulted in rising numbers of uncharged people being shuttled between police stations in Victoria, with particularly dire consequences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are already subjected to systemic racism and intense targeting by police. In a media release published this Tuesday, VALS described the ordeal of their client Nathan, a proud Gunaikurnai man who was subjected to abhorrent treatment and conditions in Victoria Police custody, leading to the service seeking an emergency injunction in the Supreme Court to demand a life-saving transfer.// Dr Anita Muñoz Chair, RACGP Victoria, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners joined us to discuss how GPs having independent decision making around the assessment and treatment of ADHD creates greater accessibility for patients with barriers to care, and allows GPs to support "whole person care".// Prosper Australia's Executive Director Rayna Fahey unpacked Victoria's windfall gains tax, a state government taxation measure applied to land that has significantly increased in value due to rezoning. Earlier this week, the Property Council of Victoria put out a media statement and report urging the Victorian Government to abolish the windfall gains tax, claiming that it "kill[s] projects and deter[s] investment" - but as we heard from Rayna, that's not the whole story. Prosper is a not-for-profit organisation advocating for tax reforms to improve equality, productivity and sustainability in Australia.// Last month on 3CR's Done by Law show, Human Rights Law Centre director Sarah Schwartz joined presenters Marissa and Beth to unpack the findings from the Federal Court Case "Browne vs Assistant Commissioner of Police". In this segment, Sarah Schwartz detailed the three challenges brought by HRLC on behalf of their clients Tarneen Onus Browne, Benny Zable and David Hack. The court ruled that Victoria Police's declaration of the entire Melbourne CBD for six months was unlawful and invalid. This win calls into question the legality of other designated areas and the thousands of police searches that have taken place under the declaration. If you want more background on this case, you can revisit our show from 22nd January 2026. Catch Done by Law on 3CR every Tuesday from 6-6:30pm.//Mitchell Price, a PhD researcher at Monash University's Emerging Technologies Research Lab, joined us to discuss the growth of the data centre industry in Victoria and the potential impacts of this industry in the wake of the Allan Government fast-tracking the approval of a $1bn data centre at Port Melbourne this summer. The Allan Government has been open about its ambition to ruthlessly attract data centre investment, raising questions about the place of regulatory protections and public consultation when weighing up the the industry's impacts. Mitchell's research focuses on the growing data centre industry in Australia and examines its social, economic and environmental consequences. To understand more about what goes into building a data centre and what's at stake in their development, check out this article.//

Today's headlines include: Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has opened the first public hearing for the Royal Commission on antisemitism. The Victorian Government will announce new guidelines to standardise how endometriosis is diagnosed. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned countries against backing away from recently-‌negotiated trade deals after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs. And today’s good news: Scientists are a step closer to developing a universal vaccine for the flu, COVID, allergies, and other bacterial and viral illnesses. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa BowdenWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, host Clémence Carayol heads to Melbourne's west to unpack one of Australia's most ambitious health projects: the new Footscray Hospital. More than a deep dive into a major piece of infrastructure, the conversation explores how architecture can reshape the experience of healthcare itself.The $1.5 billion hospital, designed by COX Architecture in collaboration with Billard Leece Partnership, is delivered by the Plenary Health consortium with Multiplex as builder, alongside the Victorian Government and Western Health. Joining the podcast are COX Executive Chair Patrick Ness and BLP Principal Mark Mitchell, who reflect on the ideas behind what has become affectionately known as “the People's Hospital”.Central to the discussion is the decision to conceive the hospital as a campus rather than a monolithic building. Five interconnected structures are organised around a village green, forming a civic heart that prioritises clarity, orientation and connection. This landscape-led approach reframes the hospital as a place people might visit for a coffee or a walk, not only in moments of illness, reinforcing its role as social and civic infrastructure.Ness and Mitchell also discuss how human-centred design principles shaped everything from intuitive wayfinding and daylight-filled interiors to the careful management of scale in such a vast facility. Access to nature, cultural inclusion informed by collaboration with First Nations Elders, and a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing emerge as critical drivers of the design.The episode also tackles future-facing challenges. Sustainability targets, including Green Star and WELL aspirations, influenced material choices and building performance, while lessons from COVID-19 informed flexibility and pandemic preparedness.As the Footscray Hospital opens, this episode positions it as a powerful benchmark for healthcare architecture: a place where clinical excellence, community identity and long-term resilience are designed to coexist.

THERE IS A FEEDBACK FROM HKJ'S HEADPHONES TO HIS MIC - THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE FIXED - I HAVE BEEN TOLD HKJ HAS BEEN YELLED AT APPROPRIATELY. AI slop from our mate Claude Sonnet 4.6 - who is a good slopmaker and a blessed robot.Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 145, kicking off with Chinese New Year greetings before diving headlong into the Liberal Party's new leadership under Angus Taylor, Victoria's CFMEU corruption saga, and the ever-deepening Epstein files rabbit hole. They roam through the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky's sharp Putin put-down, Cuba's unravelling regime, and the Iran situation — then lighten the mood with one-hit wonders in literature, the T20 World Cup disaster, AFL State of Origin, Winter Olympics, and the Premier League title race. Buckle up.SHOW NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

Rachel Payne returns to Give & Toke for a candid and wide-ranging review of cannabis policy in 2025.Rachel reflects on the year's most significant developments, including Victoria's long-awaited drug driving reforms, the government's continued refusal to legalise cannabis despite overwhelming evidence, and what this means for the thousands of Victorians still being arrested each year.We also unpack the TGA consultation process, workplace drug testing, hemp reform, and the broader conservatism shaping Australian drug policy. Beyond cannabis, Rachel shares key non-cannabis legislative wins from 2025, including reforms to Working With Children Checks and progress on Treaty and First Peoples' Assembly work.In this episode:A big driving win in 2025 (1:30)The Victorian Government fail to legalise again… (10:30)Do MPs use cannabis? (14:00) The TGA Consultation (22:00)Conservatism in Australia (27:30)The Hemp Industry Bill (30:45)Workplace Drug Testing Inquiry (33:30)How does cannabis influence romantic relationships (36:00)Protecting the progressive crossbench (39:00)Non-cannabis wins in 2025 - Vicarious Liability (45:30)Reforming Working with Children Checks (48:00)Victorian First People's Treaty (51:30)Let's stop arresting our people in 2026 (35:45)Pauls of Wisdom (56:30)Visit www.rachelpayne.com.auFollow Rachel on Instagram @rachelpayne_mpFollow Rachel on Twitter @rachelpaynempVisit giveandtoke.com.auFollow Give and Toke on Instagram @giveandtokeEmail Us giveandtoke@gmail.com

This week, regular guests Lissie and Todd answer listener questions from Patreon:⭐ What has the Federal Labor Government done well? Our pro-Labor bonafides are called into question!

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius Boy sits down with award-winning marketing professional Laura Barbante to explore the fun and surprising world of marketing! Laura works for the Victorian Government in Australia and has also worked with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. She shares how ads are made, what it's like to work with huge creative teams, and how marketing can change the way people see the world.From giant CGI campaigns to real stories from Disney, Laura explains how creativity, teamwork, and strategy come together to create ads that millions of people see. She also talks about what kids should know if they want to work in marketing someday — and why the job is way more fun than most people think!This is a packed episode full of inspiration, storytelling, math, and real-life lessons about leadership, honesty, and creativity. Main Discussion Points• What a marketing professional actually does • How government campaigns help the community • Laura's work with Disney, Pixar, Star Wars & Marvel • The CGI “Giants” project for Victoria's Big Build • How long it really takes to create a big marketing campaign • Tools used in marketing (Trello, Monday.com, Microsoft Suite) • What makes an ad great — the look, the message, or both? • How teams brainstorm, test ideas, and build creative concepts • The challenge of getting approvals inside government • How TikTok is changing marketing trends • Advice for kids who want to get into marketing • Why soft skills matter just as much as creative skills • The importance of integrity in advertisingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

The Victorian Government has delivered a historic apology to First Nations people - saying sorry for laws, policies and practices that have contributed to injustices against Aboriginal people.

Headlines here II- Massive stop work in Italy in support of Palestine goes further with widesweeping demands for system change.- The Nauru deal to park refugees- Federal Labor's new Environment Bill- Reflections on the side stepping of parliamentary process to get bills through both houses- The passing of the bill to allow Ministers and Police to cut Centrelink to those accused of violent &/ sexual crimes. - Victorian Government passes raft of laws which put democracy and good governance in question: expansion of police powers, reduction in oversight of disability sector despite royal commissions recommendations.Voice 4 Palestine here II It is getting colder in Gaza and we hear two voices from Sydney's most recent rally which puts the struggle for Palestine and it's people in clear perspective. Voices collected by Vivien Langford - #3crClimate Action ShowRising Tide here II Zane from 3cr Green Left joins us from the Rising Tide Camp in Newcastle before the action to stop work at the World's Largest Coal Port. Thousands have turned up to be part of People's Blockade.25 years Refugee Resistance Exhibition here II Refugee Action Collective (RAC) member Tom Fiebig invites us to the 25 Years of Refugee Resistance Exhibition being held at Mamma Chen's, Footscray & remind us of the Anti-racist rally on Sunday 11:30am.Stock Exchange Threat to Living Standards & Nature here II Don Sutherland from Solidarity Dynamics outlines need for working people to understand the effects of the Stock Exchange to undermine living standards and the planet we live on.

The concept of success and excellence is fraught with tension between communities within Australia. For non-Indigenous Australians, excellence is almost exclusively an economic concept, founded on stolen and inherited resources and privilege. While for Indigenous people, aspiring to this definition of excellence can involve assimilation and the abandonment of culture and values. With the equality gap widening, the stakes for Indigenous Australians to succeed is higher than ever. Wiradjuri man and academic, Todd Fernando argues we need to forge new narratives to identify achievement. As a growing middle class of Indigenous Australians experience the power of excellence, Fernando raises a critical question: Are we ready to accept it?   Todd Fernando, a descendant of the Kalarie Peoples of the Wiradjuri Nation, identifies as queer and uses he/him pronouns. He holds a PhD in Medical Anthropology from The University of Melbourne and is a global expert in intersectional policy reform across government, private, and public sectors. Recently appointed to the Federal Government's Rapid Review into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Best Practice Prevention Approaches, Todd has an extensive background as thought leader. As the former Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, he spearheaded the development and implementation of the Victorian Government's LGBTIQA+ Strategy. Currently, Todd is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Joining us on the show first of all we had Monique Huley Associate Legal Director and Sohini Mehta Senior Lawyer from the Human Rights law centre, who discussed the proposed Adult Time for Violent Crime Bill and how this undermines Victoria's human rights obligations both under international law and Victoria's own Charter of Human Rights — which provides that children should be treated in an age-appropriate way.  Then, Marisa interviewed Karen Fletcher CEO of flat out which is an independent, not for profit, community-based organisation that aims to prevent women and trans and gender-diverse people from entering and returning to prison. Karen gave an update on the recent Housing that was organised, and also speaked about the work of Flat out, focusing on criminalised women. Every woman, trans and gender diverse person deserves to live a life free from trauma, injustice and violencelence. Finally, Marisa interviewed Lee Carnie ceo from Zerthlaw who gave some more background about the Victorian Government's proposed overhaul of the youth justice system, describing it as rushed, punitive, and dangerously out of step with evidence-based approaches to reducing youth crime.

Headlines here II - What Indigenous people expect from COP30- The Human Rights Law Centre condemns the Allan Government for proposing children as young as 14 be locked away for life in Victoria.  - Victorian Government push legislation to control dissent further.- Monash University has announced that it is ending its relationship with Woodside Energy following the successful campaign of Stop Woodside Monash - more work to be done.- Israeli murderous rampage continues with 114 Lebanese civilians dead.Voice 4 Palestine here II Palestinian Lawyer Ramia Abdo Sultan about courage recorded by Vivian Langford - 3cr Climate Action ShowFestival of Critical Comedy 2025 here II David Woods, Sofia Chapman, and Atlanta P. Body talk to us about Awkward Giraffe's Festival of Critical Comedy free or by donation:Sat 29 Nov 1pm - 10pm1:00pm - 10:00pmSun 30 Nov 1pm - 9pm1:00pm - 9:00pmMelbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church110 Grey St East Melbourne Marking the Dismissal here II Audio from the picnic on Vic Parliament steps to commemorate the sacking of Whitlam Government 50 years agoThis is the Week here II Kevin Healy flogs the guts out of the week with satire.CFMEU Update here II After another grueling week of unsubstantiated rumours in the mainstream press with catch up some rank and file members to get a feel for what is important to the workers covered by the CFMEU. NOTE: there is protected action for CFMEU members at the CSR Yarraville site for pay and conditions - support at 277 Whitehall St, Yarraville would be appreciated.Songs :- X - How to Suck, Suck, Telling you how to Suck Suck ceed.- Orion - Execution- Split Sister - No Cops in Heaven

The Liberals have officially dumped their 2050 net zero target, joining the Nationals, and sparking fresh chaos inside the Coalition. So what does this mean for the party’s future… and for Sussan Ley’s leadership? In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling speaks with Saturday Paper Special Correspondent Jason Koutsoukis to unpack the fallout. Headlines: Neo Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has been released from prison, a 17-year-old has been sentenced for the murder Vyleen White, and Australia’s first Treaty between First Peoples in Victoria and the Victorian Government has been signed. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom Image Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald/Alex EllinghausenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Announced on 12 November by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, a new proposed legislation would allow alleged offenders as young as 14 to be tried outside the Children's Court and face harsher penalties for serious crimes such as home invasions, carjackings and violent burglaries. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Brad Battin criticised Premier Allan, saying she couldn't be trusted to reduce crime rates. In this episode, we speak with a Melbourne-based legal expert, Pallini Rudra, to unpack the proposed law and its potential impact.

The Victorian Government has announced free vaccination programs against Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) for eligible people, especially those living or working in high-risk regional locations. Dr Sandesh Pantha is a registrar at the emergency department of Latrobe Regional Hospital in Traralgon, Victoria. SBS Nepali spoke with Pantha about mosquito-borne diseases, their symptoms, potential risks, vaccination and ways to prevent infection. - भिक्टोरिया सरकारले गर्मीको मौसम बढ्दै जाँदा लामखुट्टेबाट सर्ने रोगहरूबाट बच्न रिजनल भिक्टोरियाका मानिसहरूका लागि निःशुल्क खोप उपलब्ध गराउने घोषणा गरेको छ। यसै सन्दर्भमा, ट्रालगनस्थित लट्रोब रिजनल हस्पिटलको इमर्जेन्सी विभागमा रजिस्ट्रारका रूपमा कार्यरत डाक्टर सन्देश पन्थसँग लामखुट्टेबाट सर्ने रोगहरू, तिनका लक्षण, सम्भावित जोखिम, उपलब्ध खोप लगायतका विषयहरूमा एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

The Victorian Government has released the final report from its landmark inquiry into women's pain. The findings paint a stark picture where thousands are suffering unnecessarily within a healthcare system that has failed to address chronic pain adequately. Today, we're breaking down the inquiry’s findings and recommendations, what happens next, and what it tells us about women’s pain on a national scale. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheers rang through the Victorian Parliament on Thursday evening, after the state parliament made history by passing Australia's first ever treaty legislation.

After almost a decade of activism and community efforts, Victoria has passed Australia's first ever treaty legislation establishing a permanent Indigenous representative body in the state parliament. The landmark agreement between the Victorian Government and the First People's Assembly of Victoria marks a historic step towards recognising and reckoning with Victoria's violent colonial history.

One of the challenges we face in Australia is getting more homegrown medtech products purchased and used by local hospitals and health services. MTPConnect's Pathway to Market – Medtech Capability Uplift Program has been supporting ten market-ready Victorian medtech manufacturers to position themselves competitively for local health procurement opportunities. The recent Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) Medtech Showcase profiled Victorian-made products and innovations from 25 local manufacturers spanning surgical care and diagnostics to hospital consumables and equipment. From a new nasal swab designed for children to smart bedding systems for aged care and healthcare sectors, the lineup was impressive.The Showcase highlighted ‘Better Health Made Here' – and the MTPConnect Podcast was on the ground talking to companies involved, including those taking part in the Pathway to Market program - Ventora Medical's Edward Buijs,  Rhinomed's Michael Johnson, Dentalife's Tom Stray, Sleeptite's Cameron van den Dungen and Certius Medical's Tim Stewart - as well as local leaders Care Essentials' Helen Skazas and Lindo's Robert Gangi. The Pathway to Market program is an initiative of the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA), delivered by MTPConnect in partnership with BioMelbourne Network and supported by the Victorian Government. Applications for the 2026 Pathway to Market program will open towards the end of 2025. 

3AW Drive host Jacqui Felgate had her say on the announcement, saying it's "a step in the direction" despite the government being adamant there were enough beds for youth offenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal opposition leader Sussan Ley joined 3AW Drive, weighed in on the current crime crisis and thinks the Victorian state government is "helpless". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian Government is debating a historic Statewide Treaty Bill, establishing Australia's first ever Treaty agreement between a state government and First Peoples in Victoria. If signed into law, the Treaty Bill will forge a path forward for First Peoples in Victoria to negotiate and influence the policy that affects community.

If you are in the eye of the storm of your child wanting their first mobile, what sorts of things do you need to consider? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the big changes that can occur in a child's life around this time and why negotiation is key.Also in this episode, should GPs be able to initiate conversations with their patients about voluntary assisted dying? The Victorian Government is moving to lift some restrictions on the State's Assisted Dying scheme which include allowing doctors to bring it up as an option, so if this does happen what sort of support and training should medical professionals have to better equip them to have these conversations.Plus, we cross to Hollywood where Naomi Watts has been immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In this SBS Punjabi program, catch up with the top national and international news within a few minutes. This program brings you the latest updates from Punjab, via Punjabi Diary. You can also listen to a report about the Victorian Government establishing a new body called ‘Multicultural Victoria' to support the culturally diverse communities living here. Do not miss the segment on the growing interest of Australian Punjabis in ‘run clubs.' Listen to the full program through this podcast. - ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਸ਼ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀਆਂ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਡਾਇਰੀ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਹੈ। ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਦੀ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ‘ਮਲਟੀਕਲਚਰਲ ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ' ਨਾਮ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਨਵੀਂ ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਇੱਕ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਦੀ ‘ਰਨ ਕਲੱਬਸ' ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਧਦੀ ਰੁਚੀ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਇੱਕ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀ ਵੀ ਸੁਣੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ। ਪੂਰਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਇਸ ਪੌਡਕਾਸਟ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸੁਣੋ।

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he doesn't expect to sign a $500 million economic and security agreement with Vanuatu in Port Vila today. A teenage girl has died after being mauled by a dog in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The Victorian Government is due to introduce legislation today to make the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria permanent and expand its responsibilities to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal people. - 太平洋諸島を訪れているアンソニー・アルバニージー首相は、バヌアツとの間の5億ドル規模の「ナカマル協定」について、最終的に署名するまでに、少し時間がかかると述べました。ニューサウスウェールズ州ハンター地域で、十代の少女が犬に襲われ死亡しました。ビクトリア州政府はきょう、州全域でファーストネーションの人々との条約を実施する新しい法案を提出する予定です。

The Victorian Government has introduced proposed legislation to the state parliament to establish the first treaty between an Australian jurisdiction and its Indigenous people.

Parents send their young children to childcare trusting they'll return home each day safely. But families are in shock after a Victorian childcare worker was charged with 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material. The alleged victims were as young as 5 months old. The staff member had worked at 20 different centres and held a valid Working with Children Check. Today, Caroline Croser-Barlow from The Front Project, which works to improve early childhood education, on whether the system is safe and how governments can fix it. Featured: Caroline Croser-Barlow, CEO of The Front Project