Mental health workers say system more broken than ever

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1. Punched, strangled, spat on with blood: The reality for mental health workers who say system is more broken than ever

   Five years after the royal commission, Victoria's mental health workers say the system is more broken than ever, describing being punched, strangled and spat on with blood in their roles.

   theage.com.au

2. Victorian police investigate allegation a car drove deliberately at speed towards anti-racism protester

   Victorian police are investigating allegations that a car was deliberately driven at speed towards an anti-racism protester during a peaceful community rally of more than 150 people in Broadmeadows.

   theguardian.com

3. Finks sergeant-at-arms works on North East Link, court hears

   A Finks bikie sergeant-at-arms works on the North East Link project, the court has heard, despite former premier Jacinta Allan declaring there was "no evidence" bikies had cashed in on the road project.

   theage.com.au

4. Collingwood VFL coach investigated for alleged umpire abuse

   Collingwood's VFL coach is being investigated by the AFL integrity unit for alleged umpire abuse, with the Magpies issued a "please explain" over the incident.

   theage.com.au

5. Hawthorn forgot about their women. Carlton showed what ‘one club’ actually means

   Critics say Hawthorn forgot about its AFLW team, while Carlton showed what 'one club' actually means, with the Hawks' women's side training at Dingley for three months ahead of their moment.

   theage.com.au

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