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Victoria's Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to cap public transport fares at $30 a week if the Labor government is re-elected next month. The move has raised concerns about the state's debt situation and the impact on businesses and households.
This will go to the heart of helping small business people … continue to grow their business, give them economic opportunity and support them at a time of need right now,
Human rights groups are urging the federal government to increase pressure on Vietnam over the detention of an Australian pro-democracy campaigner who disappeared in Cambodia last month. The campaigner, Hiep Tran, was arrested and is being held in a notorious detention center in Ho Chi Minh City.
A horse has died after a fall during the Caulfield Cup, prompting calls for greater accountability from the racing industry. The Coalition for the Protection of Horses says at least 160 horses have been killed in racing-related incidents across Australia this year.
A search is underway for a 39-year-old man who went missing while fishing on the Murray River near Tocumwal on Friday afternoon. Patrick Evans is believed to have gone missing around 12:30pm, and a witness reported hearing cries for help and seeing an unmanned boat circling on the water.
A man has died after being stabbed at a home in Melbourne's west overnight. Police have arrested another man, believed to be known to the victim, at the scene.
New Zealand mare Ohope Wins has been euthanased after a fall in the Caulfield Cup that also included 2025 Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours. The incident occurred with about 200 metres to go in the 2,400m race.
Geelong has underlined its AFLW premiership credentials with a 53-point rout of West Coast, while Adelaide has boosted its hopes of a finals appearance with a victory over Gold Coast. The Crows' win has ended Gold Coast's six-game winning streak.
Melbourne has sealed its spot in the AFLW finals series with a commanding win over Richmond. The Demons dominated last night to secure their place in the finals, bouncing back from a surprise loss to Gold Coast last week.
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