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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Four reasons Australia’s gas and electricity prices are sky-high – and what’s being done about it

A rare combination of international and domestic events has created a perfect storm for the new government

The Guardian - AU

Victorian govt invests in regional media

The Victorian government has struck a three-year deal with national newswire AAP as it works to support regional media outlets.

AAP

Electricity Prices Are Rising And Now We’re Facing Gas Shortages So Gonna Go Live Under My Doona

Wholesale gas prices spiked this week and market operators have warned Australia is facing a gas shortage as we head into winter.

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Can anything be done about the ‘perfect storm’ in Australia’s energy markets?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, squeezed gas retailers and a cold snap are combining to put pressure on the grid

The Guardian - AU

Understaffed sectors join premiers of NSW and Victoria in call for improved skilled migration

Complaints of five-month waits for visas and problems recruiting doctors lead to calls for government to act

The Guardian - AU

All the deals, discounts and freebies you can bag this Jubilee bank holiday weekend

From cheap prosecco to free sausage rolls and the chance to win £2,500 of shopping

Manchester Evening News

4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high

Gas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and “a perfect storm”.

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New support network helping professionals with Alzheimer's 'retain dignity' launches in regional Victoria

When her surgeon husband John was diagnosed with the degenerative disorder, she launched a network in regional Victoria to help give him and others in a similar situation a sense of purpose.

ABC News

'Nothing done over anti-Semitic bullying'

Victoria's education department has been criticised for failing to remove a school principal after allegations of anti-Semitic bullying at the school.

AAP

Victorian police stations battling workforce shortages due to stress, sickness

This regional Victorian police district has serious staff shortages, and the state's police union says it's not just because of COVID. They're urging Victoria Police to investigate.

ABC News

Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Bernie Finn to lead Democratic Labour Party

Finn now on crossbench after Liberals expelled him over Facebook post saying abortion should be banned even for rape survivors

The Guardian - AU

Expelled Liberal MP Finn finds new party

Polarising Victorian MP Bernie Finn, who moved from the Liberals to the cross bench last week, says his new party is principled and traditional.

AAP

Victorian alpine businesses pinning hopes on strong tourism season

It's been a tough two years for those who make a living in our coldest climates but, as the temperature falls, things are looking up.

ABC News

Victorian child protection workers leave industry due to excessive workloads

Children with "very complex" needs are not receiving the support they need as child protection case workers struggle under increasing workloads in a system that's "not for purpose", the Victorian children commissioner says.

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Cold weather to ease in eastern Australia today, but the weekend will bring frigid conditions and rain

The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperatures in the east and south-east are expected to stay well below average as cold fronts arrive over the weekend.

The Guardian - AU

‘World of pain’: warnings of gas shortages amid soaring power prices add to Australia’s energy woes

Market operator warns of possible shortfall of gas supplies on Thursday in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania amid cold snap

The Guardian - AU

First Nations farmers to get traditional lessons of the land in Victorian pilot scheme

State government to launch program to improve skills of Aboriginal agricultural workers and develop business opportunities

ABC News

Crucial LGBTIQ+ safe spaces planned for western Victorian regions

The Ballarat LGBTIQ+ community has welcomed the Victorian government's plan to build at least two new safe spaces to support queer young people in western Victoria.

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Coalition set to be biggest Senate party

Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.

ABC News

Koalas likely burnt alive in a Mount Richmond National Park during Victorian department's planned burn

Shocking images of the charred bodies of koalas likely burnt alive have been published, forcing DELWP to admit to potential failings during a fuel reduction scheduled burn near Cape Bridgewater in Victoria's south-west.

ABC News

Victorian senator says she will risk her seat to protest native logging

Lidia Thorpe says she is prepared to risk losing her parliamentary position to continue to protest native logging despite proposed amendments to the law.

ABC News

Patients abandoning care in Victoria's emergency rooms doubles as hospitals grapple with shortages

The number of people abandoning emergency medical care before being seen has doubled in Victoria in the past year, as doctors warn there could be serious consequences.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian EPA’s failures ‘a great case study’ in community management gone wrong

Environmental Protection Agency apologises over lack of community consultation over soil dumping

Wales Online

'I went to Aldi and bought an entire Jubilee picnic for less than £10 - complete with strawberries and cream and Victoria sponge cake'

Shopper Alex O'Leary spent £9.86

The Independent UK

Life-sized Queen cake created for Platinum Jubilee celebration

The 5ft 3in Victoria sponge was made for Buzz Bingo players in Birmingham.

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