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The stories we're following today.Imi Vassallo reports.Youth crime risesVictoria’s police commissioner has announced there has been a 30 per cent increase in crime committed by 14-17 year olds. That's the highest rate of offending since 2009. Shane Patton told the ABC a desire for fame through social media drove the rise rather than financial gain. He says Victoria Police are continuing to target such offences. Theatre suspends seasonMelbourne’s La Mama Theatre has suspended its 2025 season due to financial troubles. The theatre failed to acquire funding from Creative Australia for a second time. Chief executive Caitlin Dullard says "we will be putting our energies and limited resources into finding permanent solutions" instead of showing work. The theatre hopes to reopen after its review. Lorikeet tops bird countThe rainbow lorikeet has been crowned the most commonly sighted bird in Australia. Birds that narrowly missed the top spot include the magpie goose and house sparrow. 60,000 people participated in the Aussie Bird Count to record birds they sighted. The data from this survey will be used for research on Australian avifauna. Netball: season launchedSuper Netball has launched its 2024 season in Sydney. The launch comes after it was announced Netball Australia's chair will step down. 2023's season was marred by a months-long pay dispute. Fans can look forward to the round-robin Team Girls Cup ahead of the netball season. Tomorrow's weatherPartly cloudy in Melbourne, reaching 22°C. 23°C and overcast in Geelong. Catch up with On The Beat anytime online with your preferred podcast platform. Just search 'On The Beat SYN'. |
