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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Vape market worth up to $500 million in Victoria

Almost half a million Victorians admit to vaping and new figures reveal the e-cigarette industry could be worth up to $500 million.

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Guns, machete 'crackdown' to target crims in Victoria

Victorian laws will be tweaked to give police greater powers to issue criminals with gun bans and crackdown on the sale of machetes to minors.

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Demand for Vic budget to plug health funding holes

The Victorian government must address soaring WorkCover premiums and wage rises outpacing indexation so public healthcare doesn't worsen, a peak body says.

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Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into contentious proposed changes to the state's worker compensation scheme has suggested experts hold their own inquiry.

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Victoria earn lucky breaks in Shield win over Redbacks

Campbell Kellaway has combined with Sam Harper for a match-winning partnership in Victoria's three-wicket Sheffield Shield victory over South Australia.

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Search for missing woman in forest enters second day

Police and family hold concerns over the out-of-character disappearance of Samantha Murphy, who went missing in Victoria after going for a run on a hot day.

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Axed Labor MP dodges questions on return to parliament

Former Victorian Labor MP Will Fowles has remained tight-lipped after returning to state parliament following a police investigation into an alleged assault.

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O'Neill snares 5-47 as Victoria push towards Shield win

Victoria will resume at 2-49 chasing 157 for victory in their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Junction Oval.

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Reviews under way after 13-year-old autistic boy with Islamic State fixation targeted in undercover operation

Under questioning from David Shoebridge, AFP deputy commissioner says police didn’t intend to further radicalise boy known as Thomas Carrick

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Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

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Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.

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Ban on doctors raising voluntary assisted dying with ill patients to remain as Victoria reviews law

Advocates lament missed opportunity for reform, saying some safeguards have become barriers

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Boland still not bowling as Maddinson hits Shield ton

Scott Boland is yet to bowl in Victoria's second innings as South Australia battle to stay in the Sheffield Shield match at the Junction Oval.

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Second man charged with murder of missing Colombian

A Brisbane man has been arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with the murder of a Colombian man who went missing from Victoria more than four months ago.

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Climate groups welcome fuel efficiency standards – as it happened

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Quick Boland goes off sore in Shield match for Vics

Scott Boland could be sweating on his place on Australia's tour of New Zealand after he hobbled off during Victoria's Shield clash against South Australia.

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Victoria’s Squeaky beach beats famous Sydney and Queensland spots to be judged Australia’s best

Wilson’s Promontory beach is the first Victorian site to top Tourism Australia’s list, which celebrates coastal spots

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Scorching weather forecast for western Sydney, Melbourne and northern Victoria

Heatwave warnings as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to dump heavy rain across parts of outback Queensland

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'Absolute tragedy': man dead after wave overturns boat

A man has died and another has been rescued by jetskiers after large waves caused their boat to capsize at Barwon Heads in Victoria.

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Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.

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How Australian undercover police ‘fed’ an autistic 13-year-old’s fixation with Islamic State

Court finds counter-terrorism unit’s conduct fell ‘profoundly short’ of minimum standards expected of law enforcement officers

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Victorian ministers’ diaries revealed to public for first time in ‘significant milestone’ for transparency

Allan government releases summaries showing meetings with lobbyists, stakeholders and other external organisations

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Ambulance wait times not where we want to be: minister

Victoria's health minister admits more needs to be done as ambulance response times remain below target, while fewer people are waiting for elective surgery.

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Hospital's 'fake patients' claim under investigation

An investigator will look into allegations staff and family members posed as urgent care patients when a minister visited a hospital in regional Victoria.

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Pucovski out of Shield game due to concussion symptoms

Victoria batsman Will Pucovski will miss the next Sheffield Shield game against South Australia because of delayed concussion symptoms.

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