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Victoria will require punters to pre-commit to time and money limits on Crown poker machines, under new state government laws.

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How the summer of Omicron hit Warrnambool, but Warrnambool hit back

Warrnambool in south-west Victoria was one of the first local government areas in Victoria to reach 95 per cent for double dose vaccination for people aged 16 and over. Experts say it's a real "success story".

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Masks remain as Vic scraps density limits

Victoria's hospitality density quotas and some QR check-ins will be scrapped on Friday, but mask rules will stay, as the state begins moving "back to normal".

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Victorian government eases some QR check-in and density measures but masks to remain for now

The Victorian Premier has announced some COVID-19 restrictions will ease from 6pm tomorrow. The state today reported 8,501 cases.

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Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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Regions welcome Vic's bid for 2026 games

Regional councils welcome the Victorian government's bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Victoria backed to ‘do something a bit different’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Katie Sadleir has a vision that multiple village sites are used at the proposed 2026 Games in Australia.

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The Loop: Victoria enters Commonwealth Games hosting negotiations, commentators called out for 'Māori' mispronunciation, Van Jefferson's hasty Super Bowl exit

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Tasmania looks set to miss out on hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

It came as a surprise to many that Tasmania was bidding for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With Victoria announced as the sole contender, it seems the island state's bid never really had a chance.

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Vic taxis face price review

The cost of hailing a taxi in Victoria is set to be reviewed, as one state MP calls for taxi drivers to get a pay rise.

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Port send Fantasia for knee surgery in AFL

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says Orazio Fantasia has been sent for a knee operation in Victoria to bypass South Australia's ban on elective surgery.

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Red Cross expanding bushfire recovery work

The Red Cross is expanding its bushfire recovery work into new areas across NSW, QLD, Victoria and SA, focusing on bringing communities together to heal.

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Regional Victoria the frontrunner to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, thwarting Tasmania

Daniel Andrews spruiks potential benefits to regional Victoria despite numerous global cities having withdrawn proposed bids

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No surprise sports in 2026 Comm Games: CGA

Commonwealth Games Australia's chief Craig Phillips says there's unlikely to be any surprise sports included in Victoria's bid to host the 2026 Games.

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Vic parents told wrong school jab rules

The Victorian government has been forced to clarify its advice on vaccination requirements for parents visiting schools.

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Victoria, Australia in pole position to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games on five previous occasions, the most recent in 2018

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Vic 2026 games pitch to highlight regions

The Victorian premier says a successful bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games would boost the state's reputation as the country's sporting powerhouse.

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Victoria likely to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as government enters exclusive negotiations

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the negotiation deal had been finalised on Tuesday night, and that the games would be predominantly hosted in regional Victoria.

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Vic workers miss out on billions in super

Industry Super Australia says about a third of Victorian workers are missing out on superannuation payments.

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Victoria records 18 COVID-19 deaths, all elective surgery set to resume by March

The Premier says international travellers only requiring two doses when visiting the country complicates any potential booster mandate for Victorians.

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Vic premier walks back third jab mandate

Victoria's premier says it could be "impractical" to mandate three COVID-19 jabs under the state's vaccinated economy, as elective surgery is set to resume.

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Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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Harris stars, Vics crush SA in one-dayer

Marcus Harris has struck a boundary on the final ball of the match to bring up a century in Victoria's one-day win over South Australia.

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Victorian Opposition pledges 'largest ever' mental health recruitment if elected

The Victorian Opposition says it will offer incentives to attract more mental health workers to the state within its first 100 days in power if it wins this year's election.

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Man dies as van collides with police car

A man has died and two police officers have been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a van and police car collided in Victoria's north.

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