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Brett Russell was towing two trailers with faulty brakes at high speed in September 2022 when he crashed into the back of a school bus in regional Victoria. Source link

Nicola Olyslagers becomes only the second Australian athlete to be honoured at the World Athletics Awards, while legendary broadcaster Bruce McAvaney is recognised for his contribution to the sport. Source link

Melbourne’s temperature is not forecast to rise above 16C today, making it the coldest December 1 since 1996.  Source link

Charlie was in a coma for days after contracting the rare but preventable disease. He was lucky to survive.  Source link

Dogs were banned some years ago to protect the unique wildlife of Christmas Island, but one very special chocolate labrador remains, and she is shared by the whole community. Source link

If you want to drink less (or not at all) this silly season, you don’t have to rely on willpower alone. Having a plan can help. Source link

A new eSafety advisory warns Australians about technology-facilitated abuse and provides advice on how to protect themselves from it. Source link

Runoff from heavy rainfall and poor drainage can cause damage to properties and worsen flooding. So, who’s responsible if your property experiences runoff, and what can you do about it? Source link

Hayley Brown says she almost lost her life at the hands of a long-term partner. She is now one of the first victim-survivors to join a statewide lived experience advisory network. Source link

It is hard to imagine a better end to the prime minister’s year than this one, but realists in government know Labor can’t continue to ride the wave. Source link