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Lawyers hired weeks before 2026 Comm Games cancellation

The Victorian government hired lawyers to seek advice on withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games four weeks before its cancellation decision.

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Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas concedes he created a "firestorm of interest" when he announced tax reforms directly to the development industry.

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Visa system to be target of Labor crackdown after review uncovers ‘grotesque abuses’

Former Victorian police chief commissioner’s report revealed sexual exploitation, human trafficking and organised crime

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Inmates hurt, keys stolen in Victorian youth jail clash

Three inmates have been injured and a guard's keys stolen at a troubled youth prison that is slated to close by the end of the year.

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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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Central Land Council makes yes plea at Uluru – as it happened

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No, stress won't dry up your milk. How to keep breastfeeding your baby in an emergency

Bushfires currently burning in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania bring into sharp focus the fire risks Australian families face over the coming summer months.

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Man charged with supplying drugs to one of two men who died at Sydney music festival

The 23-year-old Victorian man was arrested at Sydney airport and later charged with supplying a prohibited drug causing death

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Secret recording of Samuel Eto’o casts shadow over Cameroonian football

Former Barcelona striker under police investigation for allegedly promising to help a friend’s club gain promotion

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Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.

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Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.

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Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader John Pesutto squared off in her first parliamentary sitting day after taking the top job.

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‘It Is Too Late To Leave’: Bushfires In NSW & Victoria Upgraded To Highest Emergency Warning

“You must take shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you."

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Victoria to expand vacant residential land tax across state in bid to increase housing supply

The surprise announcement came on the first day of parliament since Jacinta Allan became premier

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The Voice debate is an act of violence. But I’m still voting Yes

Only Indigenous peoples should be voting on a matter like the Voice to Parliament. But we can’t — and therein lies a dangerous tension.

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AGL penalised for wrongfully disconnecting customer

A Victorian customer had their electricity disconnected after AGL failed to recognise a state government grant credit.

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Police using sniffer dogs on Melbourne trains are barking up the wrong tree

If, as evidence suggests, sniffer dogs don’t deter people from carrying or using drugs, why is Victoria Police using them on public transport?

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Mandatory closures for Victorian gaming machine venues

New legislation enforcing mandatory closure periods for venues with gaming machines will be introduced in the Victorian parliament.

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Morning Mail: youth gambling crisis revealed, yes vote starts to rise, Trump trial begins

Guardian Australia investigation exposes extent of addiction among young people, as Essential survey has bad news for voice along with some better news

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Fire authorities are better prepared for this summer. The question now is – are you?

Last year, campers had to evacuate because of floods. This year, they’re evacuating because of fire. Over Victoria’s long weekend, campers and residents in Gippsland had to flee fast-moving fires, driven by high winds.

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Toughest race at world’s smallest mountain: Australians run wheat sacks up steep slope for glory

Thousands cram into the Victorian town of Wycheproof as the gruelling King of the Mountain returns for the first time since 1988

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Fires and floods leave many states on extreme alert

Fire season is under way as blazes burn across the country driven by volatile conditions with total fire bans in parts of WA, South Australia, Victoria and NSW.

The Guardian - AU

Australia records driest September as fires rage in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania

The month was also Australia’s third-warmest September on record as El Niño and the climate crisis combined

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Bushfires In Victoria Have Left A Home Destroyed As The Region Now Prepares For Flash Floods

Bushfires have battered the state of Victoria over the weekend leaving a home destroyed as the state now prepares for flash flooding.

AAP

New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.

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