Tobacco companies targeting gen Z through social media Experts say Australia risks becoming complacent in the war against tobacco, with big companies pivoting to social media to "greenwash" their products to generation Z.

Experts say Australia risks becoming complacent in the war against tobacco, with big companies pivoting to social media to "greenwash" their products to generation Z.

Five women accuse father-son Bowen therapists of sexual misconduct Five women allege sexual misconduct against a Ballarat Bowen therapy business run by a father-son duo.

Five women allege sexual misconduct against a Ballarat Bowen therapy business run by a father-son duo.

Before experiencing postpartum depression, this mother had never heard of it Nilupulie Karunaratne thought asking for help was a sign of weakness. Then her husband referred her to a psychologist.

Nilupulie Karunaratne thought asking for help was a sign of weakness. Then her husband referred her to a psychologist.

How a regional RSL helped a veteran during a time of darkness A veteran in Victoria says he found hope and solace in his local RSL that "had his back" when he felt overwhelmed by his wife's early onset dementia.

A veteran in Victoria says he found hope and solace in his local RSL that "had his back" when he felt overwhelmed by his wife's early onset dementia.

Victoria's most dangerous roads are in regional areas In regional Victoria, potholes are not being fixed and major rural road projects have stalled, despite the loss of life from accidents.

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Victoria set to have first new national parks in more than a decade Conservation groups are celebrating proposed legislation for three new national parks in Victoria but not all bush users are happy.

Conservation groups are celebrating proposed legislation for three new national parks in Victoria but not all bush users are happy.

Hopeful customers queue for hours for award-winning cookie pies The phenomenon of queuing for food has made its way to the regional Victorian town of Ballarat, with locals braving the winter cold, hoping to get their hands on a famous cookie pie.

The phenomenon of queuing for food has made its way to the regional Victorian town of Ballarat, with locals braving the winter cold, hoping to get their hands on a famous cookie pie.

Australia has a GP shortage so why are we turning students away? Australia has a shortage of doctors, especially in regional areas, yet experts say every year medical schools turn away thousands of highly eligible Australian applicants.

Australia has a shortage of doctors, especially in regional areas, yet experts say every year medical schools turn away thousands of highly eligible Australian applicants.

Festival goers fork out thousands for Spilt Milk accommodation People are paying thousands of dollars for accommodation as beds run low across Ballarat for a major music festival.

People are paying thousands of dollars for accommodation as beds run low across Ballarat for a major music festival.

Schools teach 'prestige' languages over most spoken, professor says Punjabi is the fastest-growing migrant community in Australia and the fourth most commonly spoken language in Victoria, but is only taught in two government schools.

Punjabi is the fastest-growing migrant community in Australia and the fourth most commonly spoken language in Victoria, but is only taught in two government schools.

Just got a message from a mate: “Can Peter Dutton get a ‘Goodbye From Country’?”

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Is James McGrath still waiting on those pre-poll votes? #ausvotes2025

Climate change, housing, HECS debt reform top of mind for young voters Australia's 1.4 million first-time voters are getting most of their political news from social media influencers and say climate change, housing, and health reform are key priorities for them.

Australia's 1.4 million first-time voters are getting most of their political news from social media influencers and say climate change, housing, and health reform are key priorities for them.

Climate change, housing, HECS debt reform top of mind for young voters Australia's 1.4 million first-time voters are getting most of their political news from social media influencers and say climate change, housing, and health reform are key priorities for them.

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The world dynamics are changing drastically. All because otherwise reasonable people thought Trump could push down the price of eggs. To see the KGB agents Trump and Vance bow down to Putin is a very sad state of affairs.

New car been given a great run. Blues have a great hit out. Sounds like you have had a fruitful day. Look forward to your report on your charging experience on the way and back. Drive safely.

Magnificent!!!!!

@lenjet.bsky.social How is that Kia EV5 pick up date going? Is it ready yet?

Exactly. You will have a few bumpy rides until you get used to it but when you do that brake will hardly ever get used. I've graduated from seeing how much I can burn people off at the lights to how little use of the battery I use through recuperation.

You will love it. The instant torque on EVs is soooo goooood!!!! Not to mention the cost savings.

100%

Nice one. Will need you to report back on how you went with charging along the way. Will definitely do an Adelaide run this year with my new EV. Hope it’s hassle free for you.

Deliberately left Tesla out of EVs I looked at for this very reason. Glad to see many have done the same.

Think I am in for a good day. Just saw Bruce Doull going about everyday life and that makes me happy #StrongerTogether

Hahaha. Love this story. Simpler times.

Out and out our best player this year. Very much deserved.

Listed my top 100 songs ever recently. This song makes my list.

Hoping that type see it as a badge of honour not to join Bluesky. Far more pleasant so far.