Australia’s first-ever ‘circular’ soft plastics recycling plant is set to be built in Victoria, with a consortium of high-profile companies preparing to kickstart the project.

Record numbers of patients waited too long - some over a year - for elective surgery despite operating theatres working in overdrive in an aggressive attempt to clear the massive COVID-induced backlog.

Police have reopened locked-down streets around a Gold Coast primary school as the manhunt continues for a man wanted over a domestic violence incident. 

The Interior Department has wielded influence over American tribes for nearly two centuries. It also looks after endangered species, national parks and energy development.

The owners of 72 disqualified Aquanita horses will not be required to pay back prizemoney, but Racing Victoria will request disqualified trainers return their winnings.