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Total Fire Bans are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as inland temperatures soar into the high 30s and low 40s in some parts.

Melbourne forecast to reach 37C while northern regions of the state could exceed 40C. This blog is now closed

Operation Alliance has led to more than 15 arrests of people linked to street gangs in Victoria, with more than 100 offences identified.

Construction experts warn leaky buildings that have been constructed with improper waterproofing are reaching "pandemic proportions" in what some fear could take a catastrophic building collapse before the government improves building practices.

Fortnightly games, a T20 format and a flexible uniform are getting more women to the wicket in regional Victoria.

Authorities issue a total fire ban across central and western Victoria as scorching temperatures and gusty conditions combine to make for extreme fire danger across large parts of the state.

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Victoria look well placed to overturn last year's Sheffield Shield failure against Western Australia after a strong end to the season.

A total fire ban in parts of Victoria has been issued as high winds and temperatures hit the state.

Queue increases by nearly half in same period as expert says new builds are barely making a dent on supply because many homes are being demolished

Government looking at limiting mental health claims to just PTSD cases after $1.1bn shortfall