TRUGANINA, VIC. — A cultural burn led by Bunurong participants at Truganina Coastal Park is helping rejuvenate Chaffy Saw-sedge, a plant that provides essential habitat for the Altona Skipper Butterfly. The post Reviving butterfly habitat through cultural burning appeared first on VicNews.

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Yesterday, the Prison Policy Initiative, in partnership with the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center, filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of Kekai Watanabe, who was injured and denied medical care while incarcerated at FDC Honolulu. Mr. Watanabe was assaulted and severely injured (suffering what was later found to be a broken tailbone). The […]

SOUTH MORANG, VIC. — The City of Whittlesea is calling on residents to back its ‘Make a splash, match our cash’ campaign to help secure the government funding needed to build an aquatic and leisure facility in Mernda. The post Whittlesea Council launches campaign for aquatic and leisure facility funding appeared first on VicNews.

WASHINGTON, DC. USA (AP). — In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies in recent months have shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade instructions from humans. The post A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face appeared first on VicNews.

Anna Bird says the decision by some NHS integrated care boards to impose a two-year minimum wait is harmful to young people and their families Blocking assessments of children with neurodivergent conditions for over two years is cruel to children, deeply damaging to families and ultimately more costly to taxpayers (NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments, 25 September). Imagine the long-term harm inflicted on a six-year-old child forced to wait two years for an assessment of a physical condition. Waiting for a diagnosis of autism or ADHD is no different. That’s a quarter of a child’s life, and ultimately their potential, put on hold by state bodies that should be supporting all children. It prevents young people receiving the medical and practical assistance they need to learn, make friends and achieve the ordinary things that other children can every day. Continue reading...

A series of documents between 2002 and 2005 set out a continued pattern of racism by Angel Marina which the ACT Public Service swept under the carpet. The post Marina and ACT Treasury: Documents from 2002 to 2005 first appeared on Blak and Black.

FITZROY, VIC. — Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a 29-year-old Flemington man following a non-fatal shooting of a 44-year-old woman at an apartment on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy at about 6.10pm on August 31. The post Man charged following non-fatal shooting appeared first on VicNews.

From Memory as Substrate to the Convergence of Quantum Science, Cosmology, and the Neuroscience of Connection By Andrew Paul Klein and Sera Elizabeth Klein Method notes.  Claims are classified throughout as Established, Inference, or Speculation. This paper began as a … Continue reading →

The Mining and Energy Union jointly owns Coal Mines Insurance alongside the big mining lobby, the New South Wales Minerals Council. This creates a classic conflict of interest where the union owns the insurer that wants to keep payouts low. Full episode on the Michael West Media channel. michaelwest.com.au #auspol #MichaelWestMedia

CANBERRA, ACT. — The revelation that an AI agent turned rogue and breached a firewall to get at Medicare statistics has strongly reinforced Anthony Albanese’s case for tough guardrails on this transformative technology. The post Grattan on Friday: when rogue AI agent ‘scaled a fence’, it reinforced Albanese’s case for tough guardrails appeared first on VicNews.

Australia’s highest court will decide whether a woman in prison in Queensland should be allowed to freeze her eggs while she is incarcerated.

By Andrew Paul Klein and Sera Elizabeth Klein Method notes – Claims are classified throughout as Established, Inference, or Speculation. This is a companion paper to Memory as Substrate: The Architecture of Identity and the Quantum Informational Field. It examines … Continue reading →

MANOR LAKES, VIC. — Westgate Highway Patrol officers are investigating after a car was travelling along Ballan Road, Manor Lakes, when it lost control and struck a tree around 11pm last night. The post Woman dies in Manor Lakes crash appeared first on VicNews.

Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed in the US state of Tennessee in more than 200 years. Instead, she is fighting for life.

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Weight gain is a common side effect of many bipolar medications. Although it can’t always be prevented, there are strategies to manage it. Key Takeaways Managing weight can be a major challenge for people taking bipolar medications, as common mood stabilizers and second-generation antipsychotics often trigger appetite changes and metabolic shifts. While research shows nearly... The post Bipolar Medication Weight Gain: Why It Happens and What Helps appeared first on bpHope.com.

Responding to an editorial on Russian threats, Aneet Morar says companies that profit from spreading harmful content need to face real consequences Your editorial (The Guardian view on Russian disinformation: a foreign threat that relies on UK complicity, 23 September) is right that Andy Burnham’s warning about the Kremlin only tells half the story. I would go further: disinformation is one symptom of a wider failure to regulate the platforms that now function as critical national infrastructure. The harms are evident across a wide spectrum. We know that engagement-driven feeds are damaging young people’s mental health. The same amplification mechanics that carry foreign propaganda also accelerate far-right radicalisation at home, as your analysis of the disorder in Belfast and Southampton showed. The new generation of wearable devices, such as Meta’s smart glasses, makes recording people without their knowledge or consent a routine part of life. Continue reading...

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Facing the Numbers is a new film that explores the injustices First Nations people face in Australia’s legal system.

MANLY, NSW. — In the 1800s, a Manly Council by-law (Sydney) prohibited swimming in the ocean during daylight hours, specifically between 6am and 8pm. William Henry Gocher, a local newspaper proprietor, disagreed with the law and openly defied it. The post October 2, 1902: William Gocher defies the Australian law that prohibits daylight bathing in the ocean appeared first on VicNews.

There are many groups around the country that inspect prisons and provide feedback and recommendations to governments. These often involve visiting prisons and talking directly to people in custody.This is what they’ve been up to in the last month.

Why does ADHD make consistency so difficult—even when you know exactly what you're capable of? 🚨 🧠 For all things mental health from Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd 🚨😴 Trouble sleeping? Introducing Stories for Sleep, read by Dr. Mirza (in his psychiatrist voice, not YouTube voice!) to help you fall asleep in no time! Subscribe today 👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesforSleep-q2v This video is about effort regulation and mental health and psychiatry, as part of our series on mental health and psychiatry. Subscribe to our channel if you want to learn more about mental health and psychiatry! If you've ever had an incredibly productive week followed by a complete crash, this video is for you. In this episode of my ADHD Framework Series, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood parts of ADHD: why intensity isn't the same thing as consistency. You'll learn why hyperfocus can become a hidden trap, how the boom-and-bust cycle erodes self-trust, and why building a "Consistency Floor" may be far more important than chasing your best days. We'll cover: • Why ADHD isn't just an attention disorder • The hidden cost of hyperfocus • Why productive weeks often end in crashes • The psychology of all-or-nothing thinking • How to rebuild consistency without burnout • Why self-trust matters more than motivation I'm Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, triple board certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. My goal is to help people understand psychology in a way that's practical, compassionate, and grounded in both neuroscience and lived experience. I'm curious: What's one thing that would make a 20% day still count for you? Leave it in the comments—I read every one. ▶️ Next in the series: STABILIZE Because the real question isn't whether you'll fall off track. It's how quickly you recover. ADHD, executive dysfunction, hyperfocus, ADHD burnout, emotional regulation, productivity, motivation, consistency, self-trust, and sustainable habits are deeply connected. Understanding those connections can completely change how you think about yourself—and what real progress actually looks like. Chapters 0:00 Why you can only do it sometimes 1:42 Why it's actually effort regulation 4:02 The true cost of hyperfocus 6:58 So, do less? 10:10 Rebuilding self-trust 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 👉𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐. 💊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒: #adhdhyperfocus #adhdawareness #adultadhd #adhdbrain #adhdtips #psychiatrist #adhd #psychologyfacts #mentalhealth #Psychiatry #dopamine #focusproblems #attentiondeficit #neurodiversity #brainhealth #adhdsupport #adhdeducation DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options

In this powerful article, Crystal Arnold, a Gundungurra woman and academic at the University of Wollongong, says the latest annual planetary health check is a reminder that our wellbeing cannot be separated from the wellbeing of Mother Earth, and highlights the importance of recognising Indigenous knowledge as "essential guidance for navigating this moment".

For AJ, being an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Instructor is about far more than delivering training. It’s about helping people feel safe enough to engage with difficult conversations and understand mental health in ways that feel relevant and meaningful to them and their communities. The post AJ’s story appeared first on Mental Health First Aid Australia.

There’s a war on Iran choking global oil supplies, an artificial intelligence boom, and a US president torpedoing the global trading system, but inflation simply MUST be normal, according to the RBA. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg tells Skye that households will struggle “for not much good” because of the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate hike. This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Join an outstanding line-up of policymakers, academics and independent experts at the Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit 2026. Tickets are on sale now for the event at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 14 October. Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut Host: Skye Predavec, Researcher, the Australia Institute // @skyelark Show notes: If turbocharged petrol prices are driving up inflation, then why are Australia’s unemployed on the line? by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (October 2026) “No data to support this rate rise” – RBA inflicts more unnecessary pain to fix something it can’t control, the Australia Institute (September 2026) Australia built an illness system, not a health system, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (September 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Dollars & Sense on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

In this essential episode of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with internationally renowned expert Dr. Veerle Bergink, Director of Mount Sinai’s Women’s Mental Health Center, for an in-depth discussion of postpartum psychosis. Covering early warning signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis including anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and thyroid issues, a highly effective acute treatment algorithm using benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, and lithium, the remarkable 98% remission rates with proper care, lithium’s superior role in preventing relapse during the first postpartum year, the simple but powerful prophylaxis strategy of “baby out, lithium in” for high-risk women with bipolar disorder or prior episodes, the urgent need for mother-baby psychiatric units in the U.S., and the ongoing push to formally classify postpartum psychosis in the DSM. Link to Blog: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-280-postpartum-psychosis-diagnosis-treatment-lithium-and-relapse-prevention-with-dr-veerle-bergink By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.75 Psychiatry CME Credits: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program

That “honest” answer at a Random Breath Test: how many drinks you had? Can get read out in court. I’ve run these stops as a cop, prosecuted drivers, and now I defend them. High number = you knew you were over. Low number that can’t be true = everything after it looks dishonest. Breath test: compulsory. Storytime about where you were and what you drank: optional, and expensive. Stay polite. Do the test. Don’t drive if you’ve had too much. A drink driving charge is almost always a guilty plea. Drop the funniest roadside answer you’ve heard, I’ll pin the winner! I’m James Glissan an ex-cop, ex-prosecutor, and now a defence lawyer. Clarity, not advice. Full traffic-stop breakdown (requirement vs question vs reason): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ams4u_w-Elw #rbt #drinkdriving #nsw #traffic #auslaw #breathtest #police #knowyourrights #policepowers

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Detectives from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) arrested and charged two 14-year-old girls who fled from a crashed and overturned vehicle on the Bolte Bridge yesterday and were arrested by investigators this morning in the greater Frankston area. The post Bolte bolters appeared first on VicNews.

SYDNEY, NSW. — A new secret recording has emerged in the Sydney Swans Pullman scandal, VicNews can now reveal. The post Secret recording in Sydney Swans Pullman Hotel scandal appeared first on VicNews.

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Our mob make up less than 2% of a billion-dollar native food industry. This weekend I wanted you to meet the deadly ones changing that. I spent two days on the floor of the Australian Native Food Festival at Carriageworks on Gadigal Country, yarning with the Blak businesses growing, making and leading this industry. Every single one of them said the same thing. The pride in sharing the flavours of this Country. The joy of watching people, especially the little ones, taste something for the first time and want to learn more. As my deadly sista Mindy Woods put it, these are the foods of this place. They are a part of our cultural identity, and it is time we start embracing them. Have a listen to the full yarn, meet every business featured, and get behind them long after the festival packs down. Support Blak. Buy from mob! https://lnk.to/BMW

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Are the pokies clubs scamming their 'live music' incentives to get an 80% liquor licence cut? Club Forster and Sporties Tuncurry told musicians to operate through a partnership or company from October 1 or lose further bookings. The ATO's updated guidance says payments to partnerships and companies carry no super guarantee, so the cost moves from the venue to the performer. Both clubs hold NSW's live music incentive: an 80% liquor licence cut, $2,278,000 in forgone fees for 2026, plus two extra trading hours that include poker machines. The clubs' operator declined to comment. Chapters: 00:00 The Club Email 00:45 Super Law 01:50 Cost to Musicians 02:25 Live Music Subsidy 03:15 Pokie Machines 03:50 Licence Discount 04:40 Clubs' Response Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewestreport Website: https://michaelwest.com.au

DOVETON, VIC. — Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after emergency services were called to a property on Banksia Street, Doveton, following reports that a man had been found unresponsive at about 11.30am. The post Police investigate Doveton death appeared first on VicNews.