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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

The scale of the task of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables has been revealed in a new 30-year plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Australian Energy Market Operator's plan points to the $12.7 billion worth of investment in transmission projects needed to help power the transition from coal.

New 30-year plan to guide 'irreversible' energy shift

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Natalia Cricri is set to release her short film An Eight Letter Word Starting with A. Main photo: Christopher Starnawski. Inset: Sally Flegg

Would the global conversation be different if men were the ones who got abortions?

What the abortion debate would look like if men got pregnant

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Builder Brendan Howe with Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda in their renovated Campbell home. Picture: Instagram 

The Governor-General and his wife appeared in a video spruiking the services of a Canberra-based builder in 2020.

'Spur of a happy moment': GG admits Canberra-builder plug was a mistake

The minister said the discovery was not cause for alarm.

Mite is on the move: second bee biosecurity zone set up in NSW

Grant Edwards attempted to pull a 10-tonne fire engine 50 metres to raise awareness for PTSD. Picture: Karleen Minney

How much can you lift? Because it's probably not as much as Grant Edwards.

Meet the man who pulled a fire truck for charity

Thousands protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Picture: AAP

For too long, abortion has been a battleground for the far-right, conservative, anti-choice brigade.

'Our body our choice' shouldn't be just a slogan for women

Fred Beasley - Sungold Milk Junior Boys Open Champion. picture: Chris Doheny

Beasley does it: Day-two heroics earn Terang golfer title

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

Tradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

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So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop varroa mite

Woman in her 50s to be assessed again for another corrections order.

Woman with 'worst report' to be assessed again for corrections order

NSW public and private school teachers are striking for 24 hours over staff shortages and pay.

NSW teacher strike, reduced train services

PM Anthony Albanese told NATO Australia has been subject to "economic coercion" by China.

NATO says China is a threat to security

Nationals leader David Littleproud. Picture: Elesa Kurtz. 

Nationals leader David Littleproud had hit back at comments made by the Prime Minister over an EU free trade deal.

Nationals leader hits out at PM over EU trade deal comments

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BUDGET ISSUES: Warrnambool City councillor Ben Blain says the council has cut its contribution to aged and family services. 

A Warrnambool councillor is sticking by comments he made about the council dropping its contribution to aged and family services at Monday's budget meeting.

Councillor sticks by comments about budget cuts, mayor says contributions rising

ALARMING: Let's Talk co founder John Parkinson has encouraged people to be honest about how they are feeling. Picture: Anthony Brady

A higher number of Warrnambool residents suffer from a mental health illness than in other areas of the state, census data reveals.

Let's Talk co-founder concerned about alarming city mental health rates

Nice little earner: Moyne Shire's caravan parks are set to bring in record earnings for the 2021-22 financial year to remain a key plank of the council's revenue base despite COVID affecting tourist numbers. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Caravan parks netted nearly $4 million in 2021-22, while council rates brought in $24.7m

Caravan parks remain major money earner

MIRACLE: Dennington's Chris Rantall says it's a miracle he is alive. Picture: Anthony Brady

A Warrnambool man says he owes his life to his faith.

Census reveals Warrnambool's changing religious views

UPGRADE NEEDED: The Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road has been nominated as the state's worst in a survey being conducted by the state opposition.

Two south-west roads are in the running to be named the state's worst.

Two south-west roads nominated as state's worst

SAINT-SATIONAL: Rowan Marshall has recommitted to St Kilda. Picture: Getty Images 

Club locks in key tall after rivals circled.

'We've got big goals': Hampden export recommits to AFL club long-term

Warrnambool man seeks sentence indication over alleged strangulation.

Man accused of strangling woman in front of child seeks sentence indication

Cassie Carroll from the Koroit Community Produce and Plant Swap. Picture: Anthony Brady

Joining forces to help produce swap to thrive

Record territory: Terang Co-op CEO Kevin Ford is pleased the performance of the business.

The Terang and District Co-Operative Society has recorded another bumper year.

Bumper year for Terang Co-operative Society

Jo Spurge (right) with Dr Emma Greenwood. 

Nurse practitioner in training Jo Spurge is on a pathway to making an incredibly tough time for patients a little smoother.

Nurse practitioner in training on pathway to improved patient care

One councillor remains tentative on the delivery of the budget.

Shire's budget unanimously adopted but delivery will be 'difficult'

John Keane has been awarded CFA Life membership. 

Reward comes for hard-working CFA volunteers

Proposed two-storey building, subdivision denied.

Councillors knock back 'unacceptable' Port Campbell dwelling

A 25-year-old man will appear in court on Wednesday for a bail/remand hearing.

Shearer remanded in custody after being charged with assault

FESTIVAL: Texan fiddle player Laura Flanagan is Robert Burns Scottish Festival's international guest this year. Picture: Chris Doheny

Scottish festival returns to Camperdown after not running since 2019.

Camperdown's Scottish festival returns with an international guest

NO CASH FOR COWS?: Between $1.8 million and $3 million was allocated to go towards upgrading the city's ailing livestock exchange which is on top of last year's $2.56 million budget allocation, however it appears that is now under review. 

Will Warrnambool's ageing saleyards be upgraded?

City saleyards budget cash under review by council

A 38-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody to appear in court on Thursday.

Accused thief charged with stealing cattle and sheep drench worth $95,000

CONCERNS: Warrnambool City councillor Ben Blain says he believes budget cuts will lead to staff becoming stressed and burnt out. 

A Warrnambool City councillor fears budget cuts will lead to staff becoming stressed and burnt out.

Councillor raises concerns about staff training, shortages at city council

Major kill: Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority announced a "significant" fish kill in the Surry River after the estuary opened prematurely.

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority announce event after illegal attempts to open estuary

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