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In a state where family violence continues to rise, it is profoundly unsettling that Victoria Police has chosen to reject a recommendation that could save lives. The proposal, put forward by State Coroner John Cain, is simple yet vital: warn victims of…

A new report from the Victorian Housing Peaks Alliance has brought renewed focus to the state’s ongoing social housing crisis. According to the “Growing Social Housing” report, Victoria will need 80,000 additional social housing dwellings over the next decade just to reach…

Victoria’s justice system has reached a disturbing new low: convicted sex offenders are being freed from lifelong reporting obligations, leaving children exposed and communities blind to the risks around them. Despite fierce objections from police, courts have approved applications from multiple offenders…

By any measure, Melbourne’s $15 billion Metro Tunnel is a monumental piece of infrastructure. Five new underground stations, untangling key rail corridors, and the promise of “turn-up-and-go” services sounded like a game-changer for commuters. But now, as leaked documents reveal widespread service…