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A former Mildura teacher's aide and kindergarten cleaner has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for using artificial intelligence and covert cameras to produce explicit material. The court described his systematic actions targeting local children and acquaintances as abhorrent.
The AFLW's innovative double-header format drew over 20,000 fans to Docklands Stadium for the season opener, highlighting massive growth but sparking debate over the loss of traditional suburban ground atmospheres.
Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster is free to play after a dangerous contact charge was downgraded to a grade one offence. The star playmaker avoids a suspension and instead faces a minor fine, keeping the Storm's finals hopes alive.
Carlton has kicked off their AFLW campaign in style, securing a hard-fought 26-point victory over St Kilda in front of a bumper crowd. Despite a spirited fourth-quarter surge from the Saints, the clinical Blues held their nerve to secure the points.
A fierce debate has erupted in Australia over how to combat an $11 billion illicit tobacco market, with experts divided on whether to slash high taxes or increase policing.
In a sweeping policy reset ahead of the November election, Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to fully fund the state's public schools under the Gonski standard while launching a major economic and community reform agenda.
The Victorian Coalition has announced a major policy pledge to deploy armed Protective Services Officers across seven major hospitals to tackle rising violence. The proposed two-year pilot program aims to protect frontline medical staff and patients from aggressive incidents.
A damning breakdown of regional Victorian healthcare data reveals emergency rooms are bearing the brunt of a systemic crisis. Frontline doctors warn of 'war zone' conditions, with patients routinely waiting over 24 hours for treatment.
A local coronial inquest has wrapped up after investigating the tragic death of 46-year-old Kate Manley at Albury Hospital. The inquiry heard how a five-hour transfer delay and complex cross-border administrative systems may have contributed to her fatal pulmonary embolism.
A comprehensive review published in The BMJ reveals that occupational pesticide exposure could increase the risk of developing ALS by up to 70 percent, particularly among male workers. While farming advocates emphasize the necessity of these chemicals, health experts are calling for more targeted research.
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