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Victorian storm leaves power outages, flash flooding, and hail in its wake

Thousands of Victorians lose power as a storm front moves across the state's south, leaving flash flooding and large hailstones in its wake.

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Accused global drug kingpin faces court

The alleged kingpin of a global drug trafficking syndicate has appeared in a Melbourne court after being extradited from the Netherlands to face justice.

AAP

Alleged global drug syndicate leader Tse Chi Lop extradited to Australia from the Netherlands

Canadian national Tse Chi Lop is extradited to Melbourne from the Netherlands to face charges of conspiracy to traffic commercial quantities of controlled drugs.

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Global drug kingpin accused brought to Vic

An alleged global drug kingpin accused of conspiring to traffic up to $4.4 million worth of methamphetamine has been extradited to Melbourne.

AAP

Body found after Melbourne factory fire

A crime scene has been set up after a body was discovered following a factory fire at an industrial estate in Melbourne's north.

AAP

War medals and love letters belonging to Sir Ernest Edward 'Weary' Dunlop stolen in burglary

The granddaughter of Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop says she does not care about the other personal items stolen from her home, but wants her grandfather's priceless belongings returned.

ABC News

Edward 'Weary' Dunlop medals, papers taken

Burglars have stolen papers and war medals belonging to renowned World War II Australian surgeon Sir Edward "Weary'' Dunlop from a home in Melbourne.

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Man left with critical injuries after stabbing at Melbourne's Watergardens Shopping Centre

A 14-year-old boy is among five people charged after a fight between teenagers at a busy Melbourne shopping centre which left one person fighting for life.

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Uber plans a kids service to replace mum and dad's taxi. What's wrong with that? Plenty

Ride-share company Uber has just rolled out an option to book vehicles equipped with a children’s car seat across Melbourne. Uber is also considering allowing unaccompanied children to use its service.

The Conversation

Steve Smith backs David Warner to regain form

MELBOURNE: Australia batter Steve Smith on Wednesday backed under-fire David Warner to find Test form, saying the opener has a tendency of doing well when his "back's up against the wall".

The Times of India

Renegades overcome Neser BBL hat-trick

West Indian import Andre Russell's power hitting has helped the unbeaten Melbourne Renegades beat the Brisbane Heat despite Michael Neser's stunning hat-trick.

AAP

Paddleboarders urged to check wind forecasts as teens recover from Melbourne bayside ordeal

Stand-up paddleboarders are urged to carefully check wind forecasts before entering the water, as more of the four teenagers swept across Melbourne's bay reflect on their near-death experience.

ABC News

Dock worker bullied by colleagues to sue

A Melbourne dock worker who was bullied by colleagues, including one who defecated in his boots, will now sue for damages, his lawyers say.

AAP

Alex surviving a year of cancer treatment is Breeanna's Christmas wish come true

Just one more round of chemotherapy for leukaemia and Alexander will head home to Shepparton for Christmas, after a year of isolation in Melbourne with his mum Breeanna.

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Gadecki, Kubler awarded AO wildcards

Rising star Olivia Gadecki and the resurgent Jason Kubler are among six locals to receive wildcards into next month's Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Victorian teachers offered $10k bonuses at public schools as 1,100 positions remain vacant

Public schools are allowed to offer cash incentives to attract staff, but as a teacher shortage bites, some fear the practice is creating an "arms race" that leaves poorer state schools behind.

The Guardian - AU

The irresistible case to pick Scott Boland over Josh Hazlewood for MCG Test

The everyman quick’s form stacks up but his selection for a home Test in Melbourne against South Africa is also about the vibe he brings

The Times of India

David Warner has no plans to retire from Test cricket, says his agent

MELBOURNE: Australian batting stalwart David Warner has no plans to retire from Test cricket, his agent has said following calls from some former players that the cricketer review his stance.

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Two lifetime bans issued by Football Australia as police charge more people over A-League violence

Victoria Police says 13 people have been charged with offences and 20 people involved in a violent pitch invasion on Saturday have been identified. Two men have been banned from football for life.

ABC News

Hail forces Busselton beachgoers to seek shelter during thunderstorm

Melbourne may be the city of "four seasons in one day", but Busselton in Western Australia had a crack at the title on Monday when beachgoers were forced to shelter from hail.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney-Melbourne rail upgrades could be ‘transformative’, Coalition says

Bridget McKenzie backs immediate improvements to interstate track as an alternative to long-term high-speed plans

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne Victory face reckoning after years of hard work vanish with one throw of a bucket

The actions of those who stormed the pitch were a betrayal of a club that has done much to empower fans

The Times of India

Shane Warne to be honoured during Boxing Day Test

MELBOURNE: Australia and South Africa players will wear wide-brim floppy hats during the national anthems at the Boxing Day Test to honour spin legend Shane Warne.

Evening Standard

Venus Williams handed Australian Open wildcard at the age of 42

Venus Williams will take her place in the main draw of next month’s Australian Open 25 years after her Melbourne debut.

The Times of India

David Warner should consider Test retirement: Simon O'Donnell

MELBOURNE: Former Australian all-rounder Simon O'Donnell feels opening batter David Warner isn't the Test player he used to be till about two years back and the 36-year-old should consider retirement from the game's longest format.

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