The Standard
Monday, 29 May 2023
Emotions were raw outside two secondary schools in Hamilton on Monday morning.
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Former Warrnambool man, 43, charged with trafficking drugs
Andrew Thomson
A former EWarrnambool man has been charged with trafficking GHB. This is a file image.
A woman is expected to be interviewed and charged today.
Andrew Thomson
Cleaner finds meth worth $60,000. This is a file image.
'They are paving the way for future generations to embrace their true selves.'
Layton Holley
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Generic dating photo. File image
An extra 1239 seniors in the ACT recently became eligible.
Justine Landis-Hanley36m ago
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The car left the road and hit a tree, police said.
Monique Patterson
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Hamilton community mourning loss of four in fatal accident
Portland cops ask Garden Street residents check their CCTV.
Andrew Thomson
WorkSafe action progresses after Port Fairy pool drowning.
Andrew Thomson
Another court date set as WorkSafe prosecutes education department, pool after death
Mayor Ruth Gstrein says council continues to push for road repairs.
Clare Quirk
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New school facilities after more than 12 years of campaigning.
Lillian Altman
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Terang College's Kath Tanner, back left, Gemma Blain, Maddi Wallace and front, Hampden Specialist School's Zoe Meade, Oscar McLeod and Kylie Carter, are excited about the Strong Street campus. Picture by Lillian Altman
Land tax has 'put a lot of fear' into landlords.
Katrina Lovell
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Brian Hancock opens the bidding on this property in Nelson Street which eventually sold for $755,000.
The government's reason to end a rail freight equalisation scheme in 12 months questioned.
Andrew Miller
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Rail activity at the Port of Melbourne. Picture supplied
Woman allegedly breaches order with dirty drug screens.
Andrew Thomson
The robot waiter has been serving customers since February.
Aaron Smith
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Alex Hutabarat has decided to keep AI-run waiter BellaBot at Alexo Pizza and Bistro after a three-month trial. Picture by Sean McKenna
Fire trucks from Coleraine, Gritjurk and Hilgay are now on scene.
Aaron Smith
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Bright futures expected for both players.
Matt Hughes
South Warrnambool's Wil Rantall and Maggie Johnstone made their Coates Talent League debuts on Sunday. Pictures by Adam Trafford and Kate Healy
The money will go back into consolidated revenue
Katrina Lovell
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The new walkways that were only installed a year ago did not sell at auction.
"It was a four-quarter effort in terms of concentration."
Nick Creely
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Old Collegians coach Ben van de Camp says his side is on the right path despite not winning so far this season. Picture by Anthony Brady
Sharpshooter kicked 82 goals in 2022 campaign.
Matt Hughes
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Warrnambool sit in fourth following the win.
Matt Hughes
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Will Lord was impressive for Warrnambool in its win against Terang Mortlake. Picture by Sean McKenna
Loader said the small forward had unique traits to his game.
Nick Creely
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The Roosters bounced back after their first loss of the season.
Matt Hughes
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Nick Thompson was dominant for the Roosters. Picture by Sean McKenna
The reigning premiers are undefeated after seven rounds.
Matt Hughes
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South Warrnambool's Isabella Rea looks to pass to a teammate. Picture by Sean McKenna
Sharpshooter kicked 82 goals in 2022 campaign.
Matt Hughes
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Bright futures expected for both players.
Matt Hughes
South Warrnambool's Wil Rantall and Maggie Johnstone made their Coates Talent League debuts on Sunday. Pictures by Adam Trafford and Kate Healy
Loader said the small forward had unique traits to his game.
Nick Creely
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Rhys Unwin gets his kick away against the Tasmanian Devils in the Coates Talent League on Sunday in Ballarat. Picture by Kate Healy
"It was a four-quarter effort in terms of concentration."
Nick Creely
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Old Collegians coach Ben van de Camp says his side is on the right path despite not winning so far this season. Picture by Anthony Brady
The win propelled the Saints to outright third place.
Matt Hughes
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Millie Jennings was Koroit's best player in its win over Hamilton Kangaroos. Picture by Justine McCullagh-Beasy
The reigning premiers are undefeated after seven rounds.
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South Warrnambool's Isabella Rea looks to pass to a teammate. Picture by Sean McKenna
"The best game I've seen him play for sure, he was tremendous."
Nick Creely
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George Stevens absolutely dominated in the GWV Rebels' rousing win on Sunday. Picture by Kate Healy
Monday, June 5, is World Environment Day
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Hole in the wall? Follow these tips to fix it yourself.
Your Home
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Plaster disaster, even large holes can be repaired with a purpose-made patching material from your hardware store. Picture Shutterstock.
He bought the property in 2007 for $149,500 and sold at a profit.
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Farmer Wants A Wife star Andrew Coleman posted this picture on his Instagram page as he says goodbye to his home in Broken Hill following its sale. Photo from Instagram.
Spectacular views of the Moyne River, 36 Regent Street in Port Fairy offers relaxed seaside living.
Build a fire pit for $500 or less
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A fire pit creates wonderful ambience as well as warmth. Pictures supplied
Create wonderful spaces with peel-and-stick wallpaper
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Mix and match with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Pictures supplied
Watch an impressive show of strength.
Lillian Altman
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Descendants of Ethelda Hull-Brown to perform in Warrnambool.
Lillian Altman
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Ethelda and Les Hull-Brown at their Banyan Street home in Warrnambool where they used to host parties filled with music. Picture supplied by Katie Hull-Brown
Lots of music to flow you through the weekend.
Lillian Altman
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The Warrnavision song contest fundraiser returns in 2023, this time supporting the Warrnambool and District Community Hospice.
People, organisations and businesses can make submissions.
A forum will be held in Warrnambool on May 18 to explore the community's struggles with the cost of living.
Spend the day with the special women in your life this Sunday.
Lillian Altman
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The Mother's Day Classic will run in Warrnambool this Sunday. Picture by Anthony Brady
Part of the story so far.
Anthony Brady
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Kangaroos at Tower Hill. File picture
Big crowd turns up to market place.
Anthony Brady
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Railway Place market stalls.
Finding a way to grow better food at home.
Anthony Brady
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Vegetable garden fresh food. File picture
Big turn-out of bargain hunters expected.
Anthony Brady
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Koroit Swap Meet. Picture by Anthony Brady
Even the sweetest pooch can become public enemy number one when they are continually disturbing the peace.
Racing Victoria is calling on the owners of retired racehorses to help record the life journey of their much-loved thoroughbreds.
Rosie Ryan
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Sophie Kelly and Bit Of A Lad at the Geelong Horse Trials earlier this year - his first horse trials. Picture by Andrea Dunn Photography
Cross the country from ocean to ocean onboard the Indian Pacific on this fully escorted tour.
Emma Brown
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Climb the Gloucester Tree WA. Picture Shutterstock
If won here this draw would be Australia's largest ever lottery prize, as well as the world's largest ever online lottery prize.
Superdraws are set at a minimum of $200 million (AUD) and are tax-free. Picture supplied
Beevo is helping small businesses ease the financial pressure by looking after the chore of managing essential services. For free.
Beevo is helping time-poor Australian small businesses ensure they are getting competitive deals on their essential services. Picture Shutterstock
ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.
Reports of long queues of unhappy customers after credit union merger.
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Customers reporting issues after bank merger
ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.
This time around, the messages appear to include an imminent threat to the personal safety of the loved one. Some messages have claimed that they are embroiled in a drug debt and need the money to avoid harm. Picture by Scamwatch
An extra 1239 seniors in the ACT recently became eligible.
Justine Landis-Hanley36m ago
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This is a good-looking but bland Danish animated feature.
Ron Cerabona
There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto
The Sunrise co-host announced his retirement after 21 years.
Anna Houlahan
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David Koch at the Wesley Mission Prime Christmas Appeal in 2005. Picture by Brock Perks
The frustration and unfairness of finding a home to rent drives me mad.
Sue Stephenson
This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning.
John Hanscombe
Fiona Katauskas' view.
Did someone have to tell Ita about racism?
Jenna Price
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Chairwoman of the ABC board Ita Buttrose. Picture Getty Images
Sunshine or snow, summer or winter, balmy or brisk ... at what temperature do you like your travel?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
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MSC Group's spanking new and ultra-luxurious Explora I ship is about to make a debut.
The new luxe ship in the Arctic everyone's talking about
Heading to the two biggest cities soon? Here are your succinct itineraries to make the most of your trips.
A tale of two wintry cities
New Zealand's harbourside capital welcomes winter like nowhere else.
Jacqui Gibson
Southern comfort: Blown away by the windy city
Leave the airport behind and immerse yourself in city glitz and desert sunsets instead.
Lucy Bladen
Why Doha is a stopover with staying power
That is the big question we're raising this week.
Carrie Hutchinson
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Can you have both a hot and a cold holiday in one place?
From croc buses to Kimberley cruises, here are new reasons to head north.
Louise Goldsbury
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Escape plan: Australia's best sunny spots to visit this winter
Car Expert
The GWM Ute Cannon-XSR features a more serious four-wheel drive system, all-terrain tyres, and some clever tech for off-roading.
Scott Collie
Once the domain of the locally built Holden Caprice, the COMCAR fleet will soon be filled with electric BMW iXs.
William Stopford
The BMW iX follows in the footsteps of the Holden Caprice
Is a Lamborghini the most sensible choice for a learner driver? An Aventador with the familiar yellow sign has been snapped in Melbourne.
Jade Credentino
Is the Lamborghini Aventador the wildest L-plate car ever?
1285 examples of the Toyota Corolla Cross are being recalled due to a fault with the electronic park brake. The issue doesn't affected hybrid models.
Jade Credentino
Toyota Corolla Cross recalled
Cadillac has a new-generation flagship sedan plus an entry-level crossover, but neither are set to be outsold of China.
William Stopford
Cadillac courts China with new entry-level, flagship models
The Senior
Researchers say digital technology will help more seniors join the work place.
Rowan Cowley
Around 66 Australians die per day with chronic kidney disease.
Eileen Wood
Don't wait until it's too late. Do the online kidney risk health check.
Paramount won many Oscars - one of which you can hold when you go on a studio tour.
Roslyn Jolly
Paramount Pictures' famous Bronson Gate, which featured prominently in Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film Sunset Boulevard. Picture by Roslyn Jolly.
Stock & Land
The Carsons will farewell their dairy herd before focusing on Cairnbrae Angus.
Rachel Simmonds
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Regional producers often rely on migrant workers to assist with on farm production.
Holly McGuinness
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Many producers, including berry farmers rely on the extra hands migrant workers can provide to make it through harvest. Picture by Holly McGuinness
The government's reason to end a rail freight equalisation scheme in 12 months questioned.
Andrew Miller
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Rail activity at the Port of Melbourne. Picture supplied
National Sunscreen Day highlights the importance of year-round sunscreen protection.
"The lesson to learn here is that when it comes to pruning timing is everything," says horticulturalist John Gabriele. Read his column for pruning hacks (excuse the pun).
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When to prune? is the question. Picture by Pixabay.
While there are several forms of bone cancer in dogs, osteosarcoma is the most common. Read veterinarian Dr Anne Quain's column to learn more about symptoms and treatment.
Dr Anne Quain
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Dogs with no signs of disease on the lungs are the best suited for amputation. Picture by Pixabay.