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Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland.

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Slash speed limits to 30km/h in areas with children, Victorian infrastructure plan recommends

Draft 30-year plan from peak infrastructure body also outlines 15-year plan to provide 60,000 more social homes

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NSW public schools to be fully funded by 2034, leaving Queensland as only state outside deal

Commonwealth will pay for a quarter of public school funding, up from a fifth, replicating an agreement reached with South Australia and Victoria last month

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SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy

South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.

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VIC Medical Cannabis Users Can Now Keep Licence After Positive Roadside Drug Test

Victorian medicinal cannabis users are breathing a sigh of relief as a significant change to driving laws takes effect today.

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SA cricket skipper sets sights on ending trophy drought

Captain Nathan McSweeney wants to end South Australia's long trophy drought when they meet Victoria in the final of the one-day competition.

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What are key reprogramming devices, and are they driving a rise in car thefts in Australia?

Widely used in the UK and US for years, the devices are being used to unlock cars that use keyless entry instead of an ignition key

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Wilson's plot to win Aussie keeping selection debate

NSW wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson has been named the best player of the WNCL this summer, but knows she will have to wait longer for Australian selection.

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Autumn bushfire danger as hot and dry conditions linger

Much of Australia's southern coastline is expected to remain at heightened risk of bushfire with hot and dry conditions forecast to persist beyond summer.

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Coles gains on Woolies, grabs sales during rival's woes

Coles estimates it scored $120 million in extra sales during a 17-day strike by Woolworths workers, as it announces superior sales growth than its big rival.

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Victoria police officer admits ‘unprofessional’ comments after pepper-spraying climate protesters

Court played body-worn camera footage of comments by Nicholas Bolzonello who has given evidence in the trial

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State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

More than 250,000 fewer homes will be built across Victoria by 2051 in a revised housing plan as the government threatens to strip councils of certain powers.

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Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

A scam targeting Mandarin-speaking Australians has fleeced millions of dollars from them, as police warn would-be victims to remain alert.

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Mitch Owen cracks 48-ball ton as Tasmania beat Redbacks

Tasmania opener Mitch Owen has thumped 14 fours and 10 sixes in a blistering knock that helped his side beat South Australia by two wickets in the One-Day Cup.

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Victoria thrash NSW to secure berth in one-day final

An unbeaten Campbell Kellaway ton and 91 not out from Peter Handscomb, who made up for a horror dropped catch, has led Victoria to a bonus-point win over NSW.

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Hot winds heighten risk as bushfires rage, bans issued

Hot, dry and windy conditions are bringing heightened fire danger to Australia's southeast as an out-of-control blaze rages and with widespread bans in place.

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Farmers Warn Of Egg Shortage As Bird Flu Found In Third Aussie Farm

A third property in Australia has been discovered with bird flu which may lead to a prolonged egg shortage crisis, according to farmers.

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Warnings downgraded but out-of-control bushfires continue to burn in Victoria and Tasmania

Extreme fire danger and total bans declared for large parts of the east coast with sweltering temperature accompanied by hot and dry winds

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Blogger Belle Gibson still hasn’t faced justice

Influencer Belle Gibson is yet to settle hefty fines she was ordered to pay in 2017

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Afternoon Update: Hamas accused of ‘serious’ ceasefire violation; Victoria to get ticketless trains; and Matildas thrashed by Japan

Israel’s military says the body of Shiri Bibas is not among the four returned by Hamas

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No more myki: passengers set for ticketless travel

Victorians are set to get ticketless public transport travel, with train passengers soon able to tap on and off with bank cards and their phones.

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Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia’s egg shortage could be prolonged

Agriculture Victoria says H7N8 strain of avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm at Euroa

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Rogers questions if attacking Konstas is the real Sam

Sam Konstas has gone from a normal strike-rate to hard-hitter in one summer, prompting questions over whether all-out attack is his actual natural game.

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Move over Myki, Victoria will soon get ticketless public transport fares

Train passengers will be able to tap-and-go with a bank card, phone or smart watch early next year, with trams and buses to follow

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Giant ‘megaraptor’ dinosaur species discovered in Australia

New study offers evidence of prehistoric animal movement between Australia and South America via Antarctica

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