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Dingo culling is allowed in Victoria’s east until 2028, raising questions over how we balance the needs of humans and animals.
Much of the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) has already burned this summer – and the fire is not out yet. What does this mean for the animals that live there?
With an abundance of caution, the Albanese government would do best to assume it was being given a substantial kick after the Victorian state by-elections.
Everyone thought koalas were solitary creatures. But a new paper reveals there is more to the social lives of koalas than previously thought.
The Opposition Leader is gearing up for the official election campaign, but the rhetoric remains fuzzy on details.
Victoria’s political donations laws favour the major parties - and now a High Court challenge may test their constitutional validity.
The upgrading means it will now be investigated by the Victorian Joint Counter-terrorism Team, and tougher, anti-terrorism laws apply.
There is no doubt the Victorian economy has been slowing. But there is little evidence to show it is following the disastrous path of the early 1990s.
Under current laws in most states and territories, the life of an unborn child is legally indistinguishable from that of the mother.
We examined how households in Victoria cope with, adapt to and endure summer heatwaves. Most took a short-term view. A more sophisticated, long-term approach to managing heatwaves is needed.
For decades, Victoria relied on its offshore gas riches. But the wells are running dry – and there’s no plans for more supply in Australia’s largest gas consuming state.
To stop the over-representation of African Australian youth in the criminal justice systems, we need more prevention programs that are culturally responsive.
We all say we like recycling. But contamination rates are high. Victoria’s government hopes a new bin for glass and recycling soft plastic can help.
Last week, Victoria’s main gas storage facility was worryingly low. It’s another sign of the flaws associated with leaving gas supply to the market
Victoria’s government wants local governments to speed up development and get more homes built. But there are many questions around this goal.
Victoria is leading the way in ensuring poor-quality rental housing is upgraded to be safe, comfortable and energy-efficient.
We compiled maps of bushfires and prescribed burns in southern Australia from 1980 to 2021 to see how fire activity is changing habitat for 129 threatened species such as mountain pygmy possums.
Inconsistent laws and penalties for water theft in the Murray-Darling Basin make compliance and enforcement especially challenging. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Recent flash droughts in parts of NSW and Victoria appeared quickly and can be followed by intense flooding rains. It’s part of a global trend driven by global warming.
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