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Ambulance response times worst since 2015, as government announces $750m boost
In the worst response time results in several years, Ambulances are not reaching the most critically-ill patients within the target time of 15 minutes one-quarter of the time.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Paramedics, health minister plead: Stop calling 000 unless you really need to
- by Paul Sakkal and Michael Fowler
‘Omnishambles’: Supreme Court action threatens to halt Labor preselection amid gender battle
- by Paul Sakkal and Michael Fowler
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Before and after: The resurrection of a heritage home saved from demolition
It had rising damp, a missing chimney, and tiles that had reached the end of their life. A heritage overlay saved it, and now, it's magnificent.
- by Jenny Brown
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Behind the doors of a church converted into a luxe staycation
Once termite-ridden, the church has had a new lease on life as boutique accomodation in a country town. See how it turned out.
- by Brigid Blackney
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The best properties for sale in Victoria this weekend
- by Jacqui Hammerton, Mary O'Brien and Kate Nancarrow
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Crime
Man arrested after crash left five people in hospital
- by David Estcourt, Kate Rose and Ashleigh McMillan
Man charged with raping woman who believed his car was ride-share vehicle
- by Adam Cooper and David Estcourt
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City life
Opera premiere descends into Marx Brothers farce
After a year in hibernation, Opera Australia’s Thursday night premiere of Aida was meant to be a triumph. But there was a technical disaster instead.
- by Stephen Brook, Samantha Hutchinson and Nick Miller
CBD
City life
Jewish business gathering for ScoMo organised at warp speed
In eight days, the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce organised a lunch for 650 people at Crown.
- by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
CBD
City life
Orthodox uproar over invitation to convicted spy
- by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson