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Severe weather warnings for parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria as thunderstorms and heavy rain continue

Two women reported missing in flood waters in Gympie as Bureau of Meteorology warns of further thunderstorms on Boxing Day night

The Guardian - AU

Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert

A man has died after being struck by a tree branch on his property in northern Victoria as the state is warned about flash flooding and severe storms.

AAP

Flash flooding after Christmas deluge in northern Vic

Almost 100 millimetres of rain in the past 24 hours has brought flash flooding in and around the northern Victorian towns of St Arnaud and Wedderburn.

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As Aussie as vanilla slice: how the delicate European dessert became the snot block of Aussie bakeries

In 1998, Victorian premier Jeff Kennett visited a town in regional Victoria and said he had discovered, in his opinion, the best vanilla slice in Australia at the local bakery. He was so inspired by his slice experience that he established a new competition to determine, conclusively, Australia’s best vanilla…

The Conversation

Life Saving Victoria reveals 'malicious' cyber attack

Life Saving Victoria has contacted authorities after one of its servers was targeted in a cyber attack by malicious actors.

AAP

Australian authorities once embraced privately operated prisons. But some governments are taking back control

With Queensland, WA and NSW pulling back on the ‘marketised approach’, they could be leading a national charge

The Guardian - AU

Harris hits century in practice match against Pakistan

Victoria opener Marcus Harris has scored a timely century in the two-day practice match against Pakistan at the Junction Oval.

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Victoria to offer free healthcare to those who have fled Israel-Gaza war

Those not eligible for Medicare due to their visas to get free hospital care, dental and other services

The Guardian - AU

'Fallen heroes' of fire tragedy remembered 80 years on

Dozens of people have gathered in a small Victorian town to honour a group of firefighters killed in a blaze eight decades ago.

AAP

Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months

Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation.

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Origin Energy accused of failing vulnerable customers

Victoria's Essential Services Commission has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Supreme Court against energy retailer Origin Energy.

AAP

Cost overruns threaten to define Jacinta Allan’s premiership as Victoria’s ‘big build’ faces huge budget blowouts

State’s infrastructure spending under scrutiny as some analysts say government is fuelling construction market price rises

The Guardian - AU

‘They’re doing the wrong thing’: accessible taxi drivers at Melbourne airport filmed refusing service to wheelchair user

Under Victorian regulations, accessible cab drivers must prioritise wheelchair users and cannot refuse a fare

The Guardian - AU

Beyond Australia’s failed referendum: Truth, treaty and voice in Victoria

Indigenous people are addressing the challenges of colonisation and holding government to account.

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You've got mail: Victorian uni offers to hit inboxes

Almost 43,000 year 12 graduates will receive offers to study Victorian university or TAFE courses, with 80 per cent granted their first or second preference.

The Guardian - AU

Emergency doctors call for tighter controls on e-scooters as Melbourne injuries skyrocket

Injuries presenting to Royal Melbourne hospital jumped from five in February 2022 to 40 in December last year after Victoria’s e-scooter trial began

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A 14 Y.O. Has Fallen Into A Blowhole In Victoria, Kicking Off Urgent Search For The Teenager

The teen was visiting Cape Bridgewater in Victoria with his 15-year-old friend. The 15-year-old managed to get out of the water and alert the authorities.

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Police end industrial action but pay dispute continues

Police have called off industrial action after a breakthrough on shift lengths but a dispute about wage issues remains unresolved.

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Police still hopeful of finding boy swept into ocean

Emergency crews are not giving up hope of finding a teenager alive after he was swept into the ocean in western Victoria.

Newcastle Herald

Owner books facelift for Victoria Theatre before major restoration starts

Century Venues says 'we're going to fund it one way or another'.

AAP

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.

Evening Standard

Paddington station to shut for four days over Christmas due to HS2 engineering work

Victoria station will also be closed to passengers using Southeastern services King’s Cross will be closed on Christmas Eve

The Guardian - AU

You can’t make a net-zero Australia on a gas cooktop

There must be trade-offs if we are to get serious about cutting emissions – and phasing out gas appliances is one of the easiest

AAP

Illegal cigarettes, vapes seized in $2.3m police bust

Victorian police officers have raided several tobacco stores linked to crime syndicates, seizing $2.3 million worth of illicit tobacco products.

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Drones used to sniff out fire risks in waste piles

Victoria's environment regulator will use drones to monitor waste and recycling businesses to ensure they are managing waste to prevent fires this summer.

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