The Ambulance Victoria service says it was under a period of significant demand when it received a Triple Zero call alerting it to the emergency.
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist writer, journalist and activist who became one of the most recognizable voices of the women’s rights movement in the United States, has died at 92.
Cancer’s toll on 9/11 survivors is accelerating 25 years later
The number of victims receiving aid has tripled in recent years, a Post analysis finds, as the illness’s toll becomes more apparent.
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Peter Cullen, famous for voicing Optimus Prime in the 'Transformers' franchise, is dead.
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The latest Resolve Political Monitor results confirm most Victorians yearn for political change, and declare the two-party system dead amid surging support for One Nation.
If you think your profession is dying, it could soon be gone
Younger workers once foresaw the demise of horse-drawn carriages — but anticipating obsolescence can be self-fulfilling
Local Officials Don’t Always Send IPAWS Emergency Alerts Before Disasters — ProPublica
ProPublica has identified at least 15 major disasters since 2016 in which officials in the most-harmed communities failed to use a federal system to send emergency alerts to residents — or waited until it was too late.
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 30 as rescue efforts continue
Rescue efforts are continuing as time runs down on the critical three-day window for rescues following the quake. Officials have not detailed how many people were reported missing but local media say dozens remain unaccounted for.
A Life-Saving Checklist
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‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies
Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases
The Grandmother of Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee, turns 100
Celebrating her 100th birthday, a Texas woman known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" reflects on her journey.
'Tell Everyone:' A Man Died by Suicide After Talking to ChatGPT. His Former Partner Wants to Warn the World About AI
After allegedly becoming emotionally reliant on ChatGPT, Austin died at 40 years old, leaving behind family and friends who loved him. Megan wants everyone to know what happened.
Victorian Labor makes abortion access easier amid fears One Nation could try to wind it back
‘We don’t want to see any winding back of women’s rights,’ health minister says before state election
Victorian Labor
Victorians are dealing with higher interest rates and household budgets are under pressure.
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As Victoria tries to ease the cost of living, high-earners reap the biggest benefits
From free transport to registration rebates, the state government’s attempt to help Victorians is disproportionately benefiting those who need it the least.
