Tag: Victoria
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Staggering ED Wait Times for Mental Health Patients Highlight Systemic Gaps
Pressure in Emergency Departments: Mental Health Patients Left Waiting Emergency departments in Victoria are under extraordinary strain as mental health patients face lengthy waits, with hospital admissions sometimes delayed for hours while beds become scarce. Official statistics from the Victorian Agency for Health Information show that in April–June 2025, only 4% of adult patients at…
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Teenagers Charged with Murder Refuse Court Attendance in Melbourne Case
Overview: Eight charged with murder in Melbourne’s west Two Victorian teenagers are at the center of a tense courtroom dispute after allegedly refusing to board a prison van for a scheduled appearance. The broader case involves eight people charged with murder over the deaths of Dau Akueng, 15, and Chol Achiek, 12, who were reportedly…
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Victorians to Enjoy Free Weekend Public Transport Over Summer as Metro Tunnel Opens
Victoria Announces Free Weekend Public Transport for Two Months In a move aimed at thanking passengers for years of disruption during the Metro Tunnel works, the Victorian government has announced that weekend travel across trains, trams and buses will be free for two months. The policy will take effect from the moment the Metro Tunnel…
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Victoria to Offer Free Weekend Public Transport This Summer as Metro Tunnel Opens
Free Weekend Public Transport: A Summer Welcome to the Metro Tunnel Victorians will enjoy free weekend public transport for two months this summer, from the Metro Tunnel’s opening in early December until 1 February. Premier Jacinta Allan described the plan as a heartfelt “thank you” to passengers who’ve endured years of travel disruptions tied to…
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Victorians to Enjoy Free Weekend Public Transport This Summer
Overview: a summer of free weekend travel Victorian commuters will benefit from free public transport on weekends for two months, from the Metro Tunnel’s opening in early December until 1 February. The policy, described by the premier as a “thank you” to passengers for enduring years of travel disruptions caused by Metro Tunnel construction, aims…
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Timetable details revealed as tunnel prepares for early December opening
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel to open in December with phased timetable After months of anticipation, Premier Jacinta Allan has confirmed the long-awaited Metro Tunnel will begin passenger services in early December. The cross-city rail project, valued at about $15 billion, will gradually ramp up operations, starting with a limited timetable designed to test the new line…
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Victoria’s DPP to Appeal Erin Patterson Sentence in Mushroom Murders Case
Australia’s DPP to Appeal Patterson Sentence The Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed an appeal of the sentence handed down to Erin Patterson, the convicted defendant in a high-profile mushroom poisoning case. The appeal, filed by the Office of Public Prosecutions, argues that Patterson’s sentence was
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Thunderstorm Asthma Season: Protecting Asthma Sufferers
Understanding thunderstorm asthma and who is at risk South-eastern Australia faces a trusted health challenge every year as the grass pollen peak coincides with storm season. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when rain and humidity cause pollen grains to rupture into tiny sub-pollen particles, which are then driven to ground level by storm winds. These particles can…
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Mike Walker Dies After Brain Cancer Battle: A Tribute from Victoria’s Media Community
A beloved figure in Victoria’s media community Mike Walker, affectionately known as “Pipes,” passed away early Saturday morning after a long battle with brain cancer. The Victoria native and former CHEK News anchor leaves behind a legacy forged in laughter, perseverance, and dedication to telling stories that matter to the community he served. Walker’s wife,…
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Mike Walker obituary: Vancouver Island media icon and founder
Tribute to a beloved Vancouver Island broadcaster The media community on Vancouver Island is mourning the loss of Mike Walker, a familiar face on CHEK News and the founder of Roll Focus Productions. Walker passed away in the early hours of a Saturday, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with brain cancer. His…