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Man Shot Dead by Police After Siege in Regional Victoria

Daisy Hill · Daisy Hill

Man Shot Dead by Police After Siege in Regional Victoria

Coverage: 13 sources

Police were called to the tiny Victorian community of Daisy Hill, south of Maryborough, over reports a gun had been fired.See the Story

Childcare Sexual Abuse Is Mostly Committed by Men—Failing to Recognize that Puts Children at Risk

Oceania · Australia

Childcare Sexual Abuse Is Mostly Committed by Men—Failing to Recognize that Puts Children at Risk

58% Left coverage: 12 sources

Australians are reeling from the news that Victorian childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown has been charged with more than 70 offenses against children, including rape.See the Story

The blue-haired man from the moon celebrated for 40 years on television

Canberra · Canberra

The blue-haired man from the moon celebrated for 40 years on television

75% Left coverage: 8 sources

For 40 years Norman Hetherington was known for his creation, Mr Squiggle, a blue-haired man from the moon who used his pencil nose to turn a child’s squiggle into a giggle. Now the next generation can have a squiggle, with the opening of a new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia on Friday.See the Story

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'Elite Decision Making': Are These the Top 35 Rising Stars in the State?

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'Elite Decision Making': Are These the Top 35 Rising Stars in the State?

100% of Sources are High Factuality

2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection brings extra value

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

This special BMW 1 Series hatch is priced $7300 higher than the base 118 but includes on-road costs, metallic paint and a panoramic sunroof.BMW · Western Australia See the Story

'Elite Decision Making': Are These the Top 35 Rising Stars in the State?

100% Left coverage: 7 sources

Discover regional Victoria's top 35 rising footy stars. AFL scouts eye talented teens in Albury, Bendigo, Ballarat & Warrnambool for the draft.Oceania · Wodonga See the Story

'Very disappointed': Bendigo Bank Ballarat Central branch to close permanently

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Bendigo Bank's Ballarat Central branch will close on 31 October 2025, affecting local customers amidst shifting banking preferences.Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

Rescue Dog Arrives at Foster Carer—What He Does Hours Later Shocks Them All

Coverage: 2 sources

Rescue dog Capy has had a rough ride, but his foster carers told Newsweek said he's "coming out of his shell so much every day."Ballarat · Ballarat See the Story

'We've been listening': government gives drought-stricken farmers $75m lifeline

100% Left coverage: 4 sources

The state government announces a $75 million aid package to help drought-hit farmers with financial relief, infrastructure and support measures across Victoria.Oceania · Ballarat City See the Story

Has some new life just been breathed into the CHFL's goalkicking race?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Central Highlands has had no dominant central force in front of goal. Is weather an issue, or do we look at it as part of the romance of the league?Oceania · Ballarat City Read Article

Find Out Who Made the Three Hampden Interleague Footy Teams

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Hampden league preps for blockbuster clashes in under-23 men, under-19 women, and under-17 boys' matches at Mars Stadium.Oceania · Ballarat See the Story

'Mover and shaker': Patricia Fisken OAM remembered as teacher, adventurer

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Honouring Patricia Fisken's vibrant life, her community dedication in Ballarat, and her adventurous spirit. A true 'mover and shaker' of her time.Oceania · Ballarat City Read Article

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