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New youth mental health facilities to fill regional Victorian care gaps

The funding of five new residential facilities across regional Victoria for young people aged 16 to 25 will provide an alternative inpatient treatment option to hospital stays.

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Starter gun fired for Vic state election

Victoria is stepping into election campaign mode, with official writs to be issued ahead of the November 26 state poll.

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Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are ground zero in battle for Liberal party’s future

Hawthorn and Kew seen as vital seats for the Victorian Liberals, still reeling from their federal election rout

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Victoria endured its wettest month on record in October, SES says

Comes as Victorian and federal governments announce $877m package for flood recovery

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While Gina Rinehart's out, Netball Australia fills $15 million hole with Visit Victoria sponsorship

Netball Australia has managed to secure a major sponsorship deal with a tourism company backed by state government funding just over a week after Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting pulled its support. So what does this mean for the sport?

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Afternoon Update: Australian killed in South Korea crowd crush identified; Lula wins in Brazil

In today’s newsletter: Australian woman identified in South Korea crowd crush; Victoria inks netball sponsorship deal; Lula returned as Brazil’s president

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Victorian government defends budget handling as deficit jumps by $1.8 billion

Tim Pallas says the government took "very calculated and conscious" decisions to steer the state's economy through the pandemic, as fresh figures reveal a $1.8 billion jump in the budget deficit for this year.

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Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training

Victoria's professional firefighters union is calling for new trucks, more recruits and access to additional training — as its protected industrial action reaches day five.

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Silk guides Tas past Vics' Shield total

BBL cult hero and Tasmania captain Jordan Silk has guided his side past Victoria's total before tea on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash.

AAP

Vic deficit to balloon as net debt falls

Victoria is set to record a $1.8 billion higher deficit in 2022/23 than previously forecast but net debt will shrink, according to a mid-financial-year update.

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Victoria to sponsor Australian Diamonds netball team after Hancock Prospecting exit

Daniel Andrews says $15m government deal will encourage grassroots participation as well as promote tourism in the state

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Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline

Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.

AAP

Netball Australia lands $15m deal with Visit Victoria after Hancock Prospecting pulls sponsorship

Netball Australia signs a $15 million sponsorship deal with Visit Victoria, days after mining giant Hancock Prospecting dropped its support.

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Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda

The Victorian Greens are pushing for a $60 million four-day working week trial for publicly-owned businesses ahead of next month's state election.

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NAPLAN results show no overall decline in learning, but 2 per cent drop in participation levels an 'issue of concern'

Despite some small anomalies, the latest NAPLAN results show students' results have broadly stayed the same or improved over the past 15 years.

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Airport link work starts, free lunch push

Work has started on Melbourne's airport rail link while the Victorian opposition announced school lunches would be free if they win the upcoming state election.

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Debutant tons up for Vics in Shield

Tasmania's attack has continued to toil away but Ashley Chandrasinghe remained unmoved, advancing to a fine debut century for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

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Australia's Indigenous cricketing history explored in new documentary and exhibition We Are One

Two Queensland women are shining a light on Australia's first international sporting team — an all-Indigenous cricket side — with audiences around the country.

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As the Wimmera River fills Lake Hindmarsh with much-needed water, it brings hope for Jeparit

The third consecutive La Niña has been good news for Victoria's largest freshwater lake and its nearby town is hopeful it continues to fill — attract tourists in the process.

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1M Vic licenses replaced after Optus hack

Almost one million Victorians will receive a new licence for free by the end of the year following the Optus data breach.

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Behind the scenes of the ABC's coverage of Victoria's floods

While covering floods devastating their local communities, some of the ABC's regional reporters and broadcasters found themselves cut off and with their homes under threat.

AAP

Vic flood gastro fears, $130m for clean-up

Some $130 million will go towards clearing public land damaged in Victorian floods just as a gastroenteritis outbreak poses a new health threat.

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The Daniel Andrews paradox: the enduring appeal of Australia’s most divisive premier

He’s dogged, dour, the opposite of charismatic. Despite lockdowns and scandals, Daniel Andrews appears set to win another four-year term. Why are Victorians so enamoured with him?

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East coast on alert for wild weather

Residents in four states have been put on alert for wild weather, which could cause more problems in flood-affected communities.

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Victoria entering new COVID-19 wave as sub-variants emerge, chief health officer says

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says Victoria is seeing the start of a COVID-19 wave due to new Omicron sub-variants. An epidemiologist says while it means people should be more aware of the virus now, there's no need to panic.

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