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Mark Brennae
September 5, 2024

The seals were captured on camera—surprisingly, and repeatedly—drawn by sonar to check out a 645-metre-deep research site at Barkley Canyon

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Weather

Victorians struggle to get home—or away—amid winter weather disruptions

By Cameron Welch
December 25, 2022

Locals spent their holidays in layover cities, with travel plans upended and extended by snow and ice

Good news

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Policing

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Addiction

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Municipal

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By Shannon Waters
December 20, 2022

Victoria’s recent in camera decision drew backlash but closed door meetings are not unusual

City Hall

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By Shannon Waters
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Good news

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