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The $5.2 billion spend the government could not avoid
Miriam Webber
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (pictured) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the MYEFO this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
New COVID-19 vaccines hit pharmacy shelves
Australians now have access to two new COVID-19 vaccines made for the Omicron strain of the virus. (EPA PHOTO)
Accessible toilets have inaccessible washbasins: study
Katelyn Catanzariti
Wheelchair users can access toilets, but not always the washbasins, a study has found. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Study reveals social cost of abolishing early closing
John Kidman
The six o'clock swill was an institution in both Victoria and South Australia for half a century. (HANDOUT/MUSEUMS VICTORIA)
'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression
William Ton
A trial of a slow-release ketamine tablet will seek to better help some suffering from depression. (AP PHOTO)
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Unkindest cut: hospital's appendicitis treatment 'appalling'
Damon Cronshaw
Matthew Earl and his mum Kris Kelly were concerned about his treatment for appendicitis at Maitland Hospital. Picture by Marina Neil
Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help
Stephanie Gardiner
Dan Allen and Ed Ross set up a phone counselling service to help blue collar workers. (HANDOUT/DENTSU PR)
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action
Rachael Ward
Max Rooke's case relies on an AFL medical officer's report dated November 26, 1993. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)
Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season
Tara Cosoleto
Authorities say the sixth Omicron wave is less severe than previous COVID-19 outbreaks. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Thousands of Victorians living with undiagnosed cancer
Tara Cosoleto
Victorians are being urged to see health professionals if they notice any concerning changes. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

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