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A $5 banknote featuring Queen Elizabeth II. File picture.

The new $5 bank note will not feature the monarch.

King Charles snubbed in new $5 banknote

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

WATCH: Footage shows the moment three people were spotted clinging to an esky in the ocean.

Dramatic ocean rescue as three spotted clinging to esky

The funeral for the controversial Catholic Church figure will be livestreamed.

Watch George Pell's funeral live as protesters rally outside cathedral

Illustration: Comet C 2022 E3 (ZTF) passes the planet earth. Picture by Shutterstock.

The comet's last visit was 50,000 years ago.

How to watch the rare 'green comet' whizzing past Earth

Peter Capaldi, left and James Gandolfini in In the Loop. Picture supplied

Wag the Dog, In the Loop and The Queen examine issues in different ways.

Stop worrying and love political movies

Noel Pearson in Canberra this week. His comments around a failed Voice make for an ugly proposition, says Amanda Vanstone. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

"It's poppycock. It is an ugly proposition, and on one level it's just emotional blackmail."

Noel Pearson is playing a dangerous game in his suggestions about the Voice

Harry Souttar, here chasing Lionel Messi, has joined Leicester amid a boost from the club owners. (AP PHOTO)

Owners' fresh boost for Leicester after Souttar signing

The Northern Tablelands can be a "tornado alley" which heads towards the Darling Downs.

'Tornado alley': Stunning photos from rare weather event

Parks and Wildlife and Litchfield Rangers have caught a 3.4m saltwater crocodile at Wangi Falls in the NT's popular Litchfield National Park. Picture by Parks and Wildlife. 

A huge 3.4 meter saltwater crocodile has been pulled from one of the Northern Territory's major tourist destinations.

Monster crocodile caught at popular tourist spot

The ancient site, Machu Picchu, at the end of Peru's Inca trail. File picture. 

Civil unrest in Peru shuts major historic site.

UNESCO heritage site closed to tourists amid escalating protests

Classic cars formed a guard of honour as mourners farewelled Reg Dumesny at his funeral at Panmure Recreation Reserve on Wednesday. Picture by Sean McKenna

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"And like everything else in his life, he dedicated a lot of his time helping out and making sure the wheels kept on turning."

Classic cars form a guard of honour to farewell beloved community member

A still from video footage shows the Bankstown pile on. Picture: TikTok.

The 15-person fight spilled out into the shopping centre.

Watch as brawl breaks out in a bank

Police blocked part of Fairy Street while the paint was cleaned up.

A paint accident in Warrnambool's CBD had to be cleaned up by the city council.

Paint that 'should have gone to Hammonds' ends up on road

The moment Nick Triantafillou and son Alexander came across a snake on the bobsled ride at Jamberoo Action Park. Picture by Nick Triantafillou.

Video captured the moment the pair came across the red-bellied black snake.

Watch father and son's close encounter with snake on amusement park ride

Love Friends? Why not stay in a replica of the famous apartment. 

Airbnbs that honour our favourite iconic small screen moments.

Fancy a sleepover in Jerry Seinfeld's apartment or the Friends' pad?

A Voice to Parliament will lift people up, without bringing anyone down. Picture Shutterstock 

A First Nations Voice to Parliament will not be a third chamber, it will simply allow the Indigenous Australians to be heard on matters that affect them.

Nothing to fear, everything to gain from listening to First Nations voices

2023 Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Tom Calma. Picture by NADC/Salty Dingo

From being made fun of for what they look like to systemic exclusion, this year's award recipients are genuinely fighting for inclusion and acceptance.

Racism, body image, Voice to Parliament and community drive Australians of the Year

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

Bunnings paint delivery truck rolls leaving a canvas of mayhem

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Victoria had Australia's worst ambulance call response times last financial year. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Ambulance call answer times blow out in Victoria

NT chief minister Natasha Fyles has criticised heavy-handed action against Indigenous communities. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Governments warm to new range of NT alcohol bans

Olivia Newton-John has been hailed as a hero for her contributions to the arts and philanthropy. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Olivia Newton-John to be honoured in state memorial

A man will stand trial on 73 charges, mostly for sexual offences allegedly committed in prison. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Man accused of dozens of sexual offences in prison

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A 52-year-old homeless man has been charged with assault offences.

Charges over alleged assault of 76-year-old homeless man at train station

Many south-west Victorian farmers achieved their highest average gross earnings in nearly 20 years last financial year.

South-west farm profits hit 20-year high

'Coward' assaults partner, stalks her with drone

The WDCA has set up a three-person panel to investigate claims a senior player/official sent sexualised social media messages to some junior players.

Cricket Victoria refuses to disclose investigation process into alleged sexualised social media messages

Matty Kemp is helping Cobden training while he recovers from a neck injury. Picture supplied 

Player taking cautious approach to injury rehabilitation.

'Lucky' footballer on mend after serious neck injury

Better Buds founder Colleen Hughson said it was "absolutely wonderful" some single-use plastics, including cotton buds, have been banned from sale and supply in Victoria from this week. 

After a four-year environmental campaign to ban cotton buds, a Warrnambool resident is celebrating the end of single-use plastic items.

After a long campaign, city eco-warrior is celebrating the end of single-use plastic items

Dion Johnstone kicked 29 goals for North Warrnambool Eagles last season. Picture by Anthony Brady

Forward spent past two seasons with club.

Former AFL-listed player departs Hampden league club

Donald Blair is stepping down as pipe major of the Warrnambool and District Pipes and Drums band after 40 years, but he will still teach the instrument and play with the band. Picture by Sean McKenna

Donald Blair is stepping down from his lead role with the Warrnambool pipes band.

Pipes and drum band leader to step down from role as major

Moyne Shire councillor Jim Doukas discovered the council had been offered $50,000 in 2019 to perform noise testing at the Macarthur Wind Farm, but never accepted the money. Picture by Anthony Brady

The decision comes three years after the state government offered the money.

Council makes $50,000 request, three years late

Fiona, Tadhg, Oisin, Donnacha and Andy Loughran are gearing up for this weekend's Warrnambool Foreshore Triathlon. Picture by Meg Saultry

Family moved to Warrnambool from Ireland a year ago.

Irish family feels at home at triathlon club

Warrnambool Racing Club's Brent O'Rourke is moving on for a new job opportunity.

Search begins to fill key racetrack role

Warrnambool motorist appeals jail sentence in County Court.

Recidivist offender 'fearing police persecution' is laughable: prosecutor

A black Mazda CX7 wagon was stolen from a Bromfield Street address in Warranmbool early Wednesday. This is a file image. 

Police have requested if anyone sees the Mazda CX7 to immediately call triple zero.

Black wagon stolen from home while family slept - rego 1RN-4WS

Man pleads guilty in Warrnambool Magistrates Court.

Man admits to selling drugs to teen girl he had sex with

Chloe Hosking during the Tour of Scandinavia in 2022. Picture by Getty Images

Star cyclist won gold at 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Olympian eyeing pro deal after women's Warrny

Warrnambool-based cyclist Jack Aitken, who works in Hamilton, during Bendigo's Rob Vernon Memorial race in 2022. Picture by Richard Bailey

Warrny contender feeling good after recovering from virus

New Warrnambool police highway patrol commander Sergeant Lisa McRae after she was involved in a beach rescue at Warrnambool during 2013.

A Warrnambool man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Mortlake.

Police unit commander issues warning to drivers after five serious collisions in nine days

A Ford Falcon XR6 was stolen from a home in Clonmel Court, off Connemara Road in north Warrnambool.

Man arrested in early morning police raid, assisting with inquiries

Emmanuel College will start the construction of its $16 million dedicated year nine Edmund Rice Centre mid year. Business manager Stephen Kerr, principal Peter Morgan, with students Mia Hynes, Sophie Brown and Arlo Greene. Picture by Sean McKenna.

Construction of a new $16 million centre at Emmanuel College will begin mid-year with a $2 million boost kick-starting the works.

Emmanuel building for its future growth with $16m works to begin

Cold Culture participants jump into freezing cold ice baths each Saturday for a range of physical, mental and social benefits. 

Could you sit in a freezing cold ice bath for three minutes?

Are you up to the Cold Culture ice bath challenge?

Jill McGillivray, from Camperdown, has been camping at Warrnambool's Surfside Holiday Park for 70 years. Picture: Anthony Brady

Visits to Surfside Holiday Park evoke fond memories for Jill McGillivray who has camped there for 70 years.