The Victorian government is being urged to open 24-hour clinics and boost staff numbers to cut hours-long delays at key Covid testing sites across the state.

Australian researchers are working to develop a blood test to conclusively and objectively determine if a victim of domestic violence has suffered a traumatic brain injury and the extent of the damage. 

A tragic Christmas Day drowning has renewed calls for swimmers to remain vigilant over summer. A 29-year-old man drowned on Saturday at Newport Lakes Reserve while swimming in the lake about 6.30pm.

Blind and vision-impaired Victorians face potentially devastating delays in receiving guide dogs after a heartless Christmas night theft. 

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