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'Two generations of planning failure': Life on Melbourne's booming fringe
Residents in Melbourne's outer west say services and infrastructure are struggling to keep up with population growth despite recent improvements.
The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026
When Geelong made the move to bring Mick Stinear to the cattery, it made a bigger difference to their 2026 season than any player movement could.
Rail loop rejig displaces more residents and businesses to save park
A Suburban Rail Loop construction rethink will conserve parkland by displacing more residents and businesses, including one business that has already moved once.
ACT puts forward sweep of gambling law changes
The ACT is introducing a suite of gambling reforms including incrementally cutting the number of poker machines and banning cash withdrawals at venues.
Are jumping castles safe? An amusement ride safety expert explains
High-profile tragedies don't mean we should ban jumping castles or keep our kids off them. But there are important things to consider.
One Nation MP open to slashing family visas
One Nation MP David Farley says his party is open to slashing Australia's permanent family visa intake, meaning Australian citizens could be stripped of their right to be reunited with their spouses or children.
The RBA says Aussies are 'furious' about inflation. Many are angrier with the bank
Some of the main drivers of high inflation are supply issues caused by the US-Iran war and American tech giants spending huge amounts on AI, which are not problems a rate hike will solve.
Venice faces a looming catastrophe. Is it already too late to stop it?
Foreign Correspondent guest reporter Andrew Burke visits Venice to see whether this medieval wonder can survive rising sea levels.
Australia needs AI 'early warning system', cyber security chief says
Australian Signals Directorate director-general Abigail Bradshaw says the nation needs an AI "early warning system" to help defend against the increasingly powerful technology.
TV quiz: Rank these shows by the number of episodes
Your challenge in today's More or Less quiz is to work out which TV shows lasted longer (even if they didn't deserve to).