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Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger

Extreme or catastrophic fire danger is predicted in six of Victoria's nine weather districts, with temperatures of more than 40C tipped in the state's west.

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‘Grave concern’ over Wednesday heat spike in Victoria after six homes destroyed in bushfires

Firefighters continue to battle blazes as they brace for temperatures to exceed 40C in western parts of the state this week

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Firies demand truck upgrades after repeated breakdowns

The United Firefighters Union has called on the Victorian government to upgrade fire trucks after two breakdowns during the state's latest major bushfire.

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Deadline for drug injecting room report to be ignored

Premier Jacinta Allan insists her government will decide when a report into a possible Melbourne CBD injecting room is released despite being handed a deadline.

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NSW contemplates mandatory coronial reporting of homelessness deaths as part of policy rethink

Exclusive: NSW housing minister Rose Jackson indicates potential shift following Guardian Australia’s investigation of homelessness deaths

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Thousands of Victorians remain without electricity as inquiry launched into mass power outages

Independent experts to review energy firms’ response to storms that left more than half a million customers without power

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Victoria's OHS sentencing to be put under microscope

Penalties for occupational health and safety offences in Victoria will be examined for the first time in 20 years.

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Victim's family elated after parole reform backflip

The parents of a teenage girl murdered by Paul Denyer are relieved the serial killer will stay behind bars after sweeping reforms to Victoria's parole laws.

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Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom

Victoria has backflipped on its opposition to naming serial killer Paul Denyer in sweeping parole law reforms to be introduced to parliament.

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'So low': advocates hit out at forced adoption compo

Victim advocates and lawyers have taken aim at the Victorian government limiting forced adoption compensation claims to $30,000 and only to mothers.

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Mothers subjected to forced adoption of babies can apply for $30,000 compensation in Victoria

Exclusive: About 3,500 women eligible under $138m state program, Australia’s first redress scheme

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Labor gets a taste of life after Daniel Andrews in Jacinta Allan’s chaotic first week as premier

From a bungled tax announcement to muddled performances from ministers, the best laid plans for a smooth handover quickly went awry

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Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

The Victorian government has eased its push for high-profile law reforms, delaying the presumption of bail for children to avoid community backlash.

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Victoria says risk of public ‘perception’ of youth crime led to decision to delay bail reforms

Attorney general Jaclyn Symes says she did not want debate ‘about a youth crime crisis that doesn’t exist’ from the bail amendment bill

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Bushfire risk turns to flooding, as residents evacuate

Heavy rain is inundating parts of Victoria just hours after residents were facing bushfire threats.

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Two children in hospital after Victorian youth detainees allegedly held staff hostage

Attorney general Jaclyn Symes confirms guard’s keys were allegedly stolen in ‘incident’ at Malmsbury youth justice centre

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Lawyer X scandal: special investigator’s office closes with chances of prosecution ‘effectively nil’

Head of OSI argued any further work would be a ‘waste of time’ but Victorian attorney general says decision to lay charges rests with the DPP

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Informant’s plea deal behind decision not to lay charges over Lawyer X scandal, says Victorian DPP

After explosive criticism from special investigator, Kerri Judd says she had no confidence a key figure would give evidence against police

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'No peace': Denyer victims' angst over parole law loss

A bill to ban serial killer Paul Denyer from re-applying for parole has been defeated in the Victorian parliament, leading to dismay from victims' families.

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Politicians dress up for Canberra’s night of nights – as it happened

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Victorian councils to hold emergency meeting on far-right targeting of drag queen storytime events

Move comes after at least 10 LGBTQ+ events across Australia cancelled or postponed over the past six months

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Top cop apologises for police force’s racist actions

Victoria's top cop has formally apologised for the state police force's racist treatment of Aboriginal families over generations. Chief Commissioner Shane

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Raising age of criminal responsibility to 12 ‘falls short’ of First Nations’ expectations, Victorian attorney general admits

Jaclyn Symes urges other jurisdictions to follow state after announcing ‘staged approach’ to ensure support services are in place

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Victoria’s age of criminal responsibility to rise from 10 to 12

Cabinet ministers approve plan ahead of national meeting of attorneys-general on Friday

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Aboriginal, legal minds lash 'irresponsible' age raise

Victoria could settle on a policy to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 as early as next week, angering Indigenous and legal advocates.

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