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Victorian scammer ring charged over $14m global swindle

A group of Victorians were hired by an international investment scam syndicate to help swindle victims out of more than $14 million.

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Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Scotland's government on the verge of accepting a vital funding offer from Australia.

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Man dead after ambulance wait amid crew shortage

The boss of Victoria's Ambulance Union has concerns about a man who died after waiting four hours for help while the state was down 50 paramedic crews.

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Stars in Victoria to film Netflix thriller

Hollywood stars are shooting a major blockbuster thriller in Victoria for Netflix and Lionsgate, written by a local film maker.

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Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria has dug in its heels over an offer from the federal government on public school funding, arguing the Commonwealth should fill a known shortfall.

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Moira Deeming v John Pesutto: as the defamation battle begins, how did we get here?

Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Deeming alleges party leader Pesutto falsely portrayed her as a Nazi sympathiser. We look at who will testify and what it could mean for the party

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Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

The Victorian government has passed a bill limiting the amount of compensation awarded to individual Victorians embroiled in the Lawyer X scandal to $1 million.

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It is a matter of when, not if, a child dies by suicide in Victoria’s broken youth justice system

Our clients describe the sheer boredom and loss of hope that comes with being kept in a small room for prolonged periods, not knowing when they will get out.

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Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

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Up to 100 anti-war protesters injured outside Melbourne weapons expo, advocates say, as police accused of ‘riot-type’ response

Victoria police deny accusation of excessive force after activists say several people protesting Land Forces expo are in hospital with serious injuries

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Coach Hinkley still believes Houston will stay at Port

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects Dan Houston to stay at the club despite ongoing speculation the dual All Australian is keen to return to Victoria.

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Call for MP to 'hand back keys' for attending protest

Victoria's premier says a Greens MP who skipped parliament to address a violent anti-war protest should "hand back the keys to her office".

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Man charged after Olympic medals allegedly stolen from ‘Oarsome Foursome’ rower’s car in Melbourne

Victoria police arrest 47-year-old after alleged theft of Drew Ginn’s medals in Docklands last week

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'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

The Victorian government is yet to hand over documents tied to its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sparking claims it could be in contempt of parliament.

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Victoria spends $15 million to police anti-war protest

A Victorian MP will skip parliament to join a major anti-war protest, which the state's treasurer has confirmed will cost up to $15 million to police.

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Activists are out to disrupt a military expo in Melbourne. Why are they protesting and what is planned?

An alliance of activist groups has vowed to target Land Forces 2024 in what could be Victoria’s biggest protest in decades. How are police preparing?

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Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear

Victoria's premier wouldn't be drawn on future of gas hot water systems and heaters in existing homes, as she clarified cooktops won't be phased out.

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Why donor-conceived children fear Victoria is taking a ‘retrograde step’

The state’s assisted reproductive treatment regulator facilitated counselling and helped Steph find her biological father. Now it’s being scrapped

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Temperatures surge in south-eastern Australia as windy weather blasts NSW and Victoria

NSW, Victoria, south-western Queensland and parts of central Australia had temperatures climb by 6C to 12C above average, BoM says

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Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.

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Victoria police considering more charges in construction industry after arrest of CFMEU official

Police also say John Setka’s appearance at government project sites did not constitute an offence

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Federal disaster funds to flow after wild weather

People in two states hit by damaging weather can apply for disaster relief funding to help rebuild and clean up.

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Birth, deaths and marriages: we all have them, which is why they should be protected

Why does Victoria’s Births, Deaths and Marriages registry matter? Civil registrations are the most important documents created about you by the state: they certify your existence in time and place, your citizenship, your marital status, your parenthood, your entitlement to inherit. All of these things also affect your partners and…

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TfL issues 'sincere apology' to family of woman killed in bus crash outside Victoria station

Melissa Burr, 32, died when a bus driver lost control of an electric bus in 2021

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'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

The Chief Justice of Victoria Anne Ferguson, who championed change in the courts and worked on high-profile cases, will retire in February 2025.

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