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Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Debate has reignited over the redevelopment of public housing as residents continue to face ballooning rents amid stagnating social living options.

AAP

‘Australia’s next rabbit plague’: calls for feral deer in Victoria to be considered a pest instead of wildlife

Victoria is home to perhaps the largest population and the only mainland state with ‘legislative relic’ of protections

The Guardian - AU

Suburban Rail Loop not value for money: report

An analysis has revealed for every $1 spent on the Suburban Rail Loop, Victorians would have social benefits of between just 60 and 70 cents.

AAP

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Victorian households are poorly prepared for longer, more frequent heatwaves – here’s what needs to change

Heatwaves in Australia are expected to become hotter, longer and more frequent under climate change. They can seriously affect our health and wellbeing, and even kill people.

The Conversation

One dead, another arrested after suspicious house fire

Police are investigating after a man was found dead following a house fire in northwest Victoria.

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Expanding Victoria’s largest goldmine could affect nearby houses and contaminate groundwater, locals say

Plans to expand Fosterville mine near Bendigo would have economic benefits but some locals are concerned about increased seismic activity

The Guardian - AU

Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future

Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.

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How much public money will the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow cost?

THE Commonwealth Games is coming back to Glasgow – but how much will it cost?

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow agrees deal to host ‘scaled-down’ Commonwealth Games in 2026

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out as hosts last year, prompting questions over the future of the Games

The Independent UK

Top prosecutor made a Victorian Supreme Court judge

Victoria's Director of Public Prosecutions has stepped down from her role to become a justice of the state's Supreme Court.

AAP

Moira Deeming agrees her trans and gender-diverse views are ‘controversial’ as cross-examination begins

Expelled Liberal MP testifies in high-stakes defamation case against Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto

The Guardian - AU

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

With fire season fast approaching Victorians are being warned to brush up on their safety plans, as many aren't aware they're living in a bushfire-prone area.

AAP

‘Only gets worse from here’: court hears Victorian Liberal leader’s texts about Moira Deeming before he ‘tarred her with the Nazi brush’

Liberal leader had attempted to force Deeming’s resignation and falsely portrayed her as a Nazi sympathiser, court hears

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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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The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

AAP

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".

The Guardian - AU

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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