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Aerial shots reveal full scale of Victoria's flood disaster

As thousands of Victorians continue to deal with the impacts of flooding, these images show how their communities have been devastated by floodwaters.

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How northern Victoria flooded – visual explainer

These graphics show how rainfall, soil moisture and the river system in northern Victoria contributed to flooding in the regions’ towns

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Australia's biggest electricity system 'on life support' as states take control of the energy transition

Top energy expert says the country's biggest electricity market is dying as state and federal governments take control of renewable energy switch.

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Hundreds of schools impacted by Vic floods

Almost $80m will go to schools, TAFEs and hospitals impacted by floods in Victoria, while a short reprieve along the Murray offers a fresh chance to evacuate.

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Catholic archbishop backs Victorian Liberals’ proposed religious discrimination changes

Opposition’s promise to amend act has also been criticised by the state’s peak multicultural organisation

The Guardian - AU

Australia's Victoria gov't raises renewable energy goals as state election looms

The Labor government of Australia's Victoria state said on Thursday it would raise its renewable energy targets and proposed government ownership of future power generation if it wins local elections due to be held next month.

Reuters

Storms and giant hail forecast for eastern Australia, raising risk in some flood-hit areas

Bureau of Meteorology warns of heavy rain, flash-flooding and possible damaging hail in parts of Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia

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The latest on Australia's wet weather: flood levels and the areas to watch

Rain and extensive flooding is expected to impact much of eastern and south-east Australia over the next few days. These are the areas to watch.

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Victoria signals end of coal by announcing a new 95% renewable target. It's a risky but vital move

It’s the end of the line for coal in Victoria, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews today announced plans for 95% renewables within 13 years. Until now, the industrialised state has been aiming for 50% by 2030.

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Inquiry into forced adoptions needed to address challenges facing survivors, WA opposition says

WA Opposition Leader Mia Davies calls on the state to follow Victoria and hold an inquiry into forced adoption practices that she says have left survivors still suffering from heartbreak and trauma.

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Victorian Labor to build publicly owned renewables, revive electricity commission if re-elected

A re-elected Victorian Labor government will build new, publicly owned energy generation capacity. The party has also promised to reduce emissions by up to 80 per cent by 2035.

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Vic hunt unlikely win after Handscomb epic

Three quick wickets gave Victoria a sniff of Shield victory after captain Peter Handscomb's selfless declaration denied him a shot at a triple century.

AAP

Victoria set to re-enter electricity market after setting 95% renewable energy target

Daniel Andrews announces plan to revive State Electricity Commission, which was privatised in the 1990s

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Vic to bring back public energy ownership

Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035 and state ownership of power assets revived if Labor is re-elected next month.

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Flood updates: Queensland, NSW, Victorian towns brace for coming flood peaks with heavy rain expected into weekend — as it happened

The Murray River is expected to peak at Echuca on Sunday and Queensland's Central Highlands is on alert for flash flooding as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of more rain to come.

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PM calls for explanation on Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship – as it happened

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In an Australian first, Victoria is primed for Aboriginal treaty negotiations next year

Victoria takes another significant step towards forging state-based treaties, with agreement reached on a set of rules to guide negotiations.

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Historic deal struck to begin Victorian treaty negotiations with First Nations groups

Under the framework, traditional owners will enter into interim agreements during negotiations

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Cost-of-living pressures pushing Victorians to seek food relief and stretching family budgets

With the Victorian state election just five weeks away, demand for food charities is reaching record levels and families are budgeting ahead to ensure they can afford Christmas.

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Hospital staff sent to Vic flood areas

Towns in northern Victoria are being warned it is getting too late to evacuate from flooding, with the Murray River expected to break its banks this week.

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Thousands of residents prepare for further flooding in Victoria, with heavy rain forecast for Echuca

Emergency authorities say river levels will likely peak early next week in Echuca, where locals have built a 2.5 kilometre levee to protect vulnerable properties from flooding.

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Goulburn-Murray Water criticised for Loch Garry floodwater release

Water authorities are being accused of failing to operate flood mitigation infrastructure in northern Victoria, causing floodwaters to flow uncontrollably onto a flood plain where a farmer drowned last night.

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Victoria’s opposition commits to changing law to allow religious schools to hire based on faith

Lawyer says it’s ‘inevitable’ LGBTQ+ teachers will be sacked under change endorsed by Matthew Guy

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Libs pitch Vic religious hiring protection

The Victorian Liberal-Nationals have promised to amend laws to carve out hiring protections for faith-based groups ahead of next month's state poll.

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Death of teenage boy highlights Australia’s lack of resources for treating gaming disorder, coroner finds

Victorian coroner says 13-year-old’s parents and school were not aware of risks posed by extensive gaming or how it related to behaviour

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