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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.

AAP

Flesh-eating ulcer spreads further as cases rise

There's been a jump in patients with Buruli ulcer in Victoria and cases are no longer confined to previously known hotspots.

AAP

Australia confident in hosting next Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Australia's chief still believes the nation will host the next edition of the multi-sport event despite Victoria's withdrawal as host.

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Pokie-operating clubs exploiting ‘egregious loophole’ for tax breaks, Victorian council claims

Mayor alleges clubs are distorting their spending on community benefits and the problem stretches across the country

The Guardian - AU

Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games

Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.

AAP

Two syndicates targeted in gang war over illegal smokes

There have been 27 arson attacks on businesses across Victoria, almost all of them tobacco stores, in an ongoing feud between crime gangs.

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Jhye Richardson in hot return as WA crush Victoria

WA's unbeaten start to their one-day cup title defence has continued after Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson starred in a six -wicket win over Victoria.

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$7bn cost estimate used to axe Commonwealth Games based on worst-case scenario, inquiry reveals

Commonwealth Games Australia had described the figure as a ‘gross exaggeration’, with the source of the estimate not previously known

The Guardian - AU

‘No easy fix’: Victoria’s short-term rental levy pits regional tenants against hosts

While the housing shortage is affecting numerous professions needed in the country, property owners say the 7.5% tax will not fix the problem

The Guardian - AU

WA thump Victoria by an innings in Shield blowout

Cameron Bancroft followed his century with a match-turning catch as Corey Rocchiccioli spun Western Australia to an innings win over Victoria in the Shield.

AAP

The race that split Australia: how the Everest triggered a bitter NSW-Victoria feud

Antagonism has festered since Racing NSW under Peter V’landys promoted a new race to rival Victoria’s spring carnival in 2017

The Guardian - AU

WA need seven wickets for shield victory over Victoria

Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli wrecked Victoria's resistance with two strikes in the shadows of stumps to put WA well on top after day 3 of their shield match.

AAP

Vigilante murderer may not have been shooter: lawyer

The man convicted of the vigilante murder of a Victorian father might not have been the shooter, despite others involved being acquitted, his lawyer claims.

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Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede

The flood threat has begun to ease in eastern Victoria but residents are still being warned it's not safe to return to their homes.

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The Conversation

It's not just Victoria's iconic mountain ash trees at risk – it's every species in their community

When we think of extinction, we think of individual species. But nature doesn’t operate like that. Entire communities and even whole ecosystems are now so compromised they could be lost entirely. Australia now has about 100 ecological communities at risk.

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Bancroft scores Shield ton in timely Test reminder

Cameron Bancroft scored a century as Western Australia took control against Victoria on day two of their Sheffield Shield game in Perth.

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Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

The Victorian government has eased its push for high-profile law reforms, delaying the presumption of bail for children to avoid community backlash.

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More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

Victorian rivers are flooding after days of heavy rain, especially in the east where residents have been told to leave due to increased threat.

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Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria says risk of public ‘perception’ of youth crime led to decision to delay bail reforms

Attorney general Jaclyn Symes says she did not want debate ‘about a youth crime crisis that doesn’t exist’ from the bail amendment bill

AAP

Victoria batsman Pucovski in smooth first-class return

Will Pucovski has made a composed return to first-class cricket with a solid innings for Victoria against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

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Wildfire destroys 3 homes in southeastern Australia and a man is injured by a falling tree

Three homes were destroyed by a forest fire and a man was injured by a falling tree in the Bega Valley region of southeastern Australia, prompting a government leader to warn that a “horror” wildfire season is approaching

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Bushfire risk turns to flooding, as residents evacuate

Heavy rain is inundating parts of Victoria just hours after residents were facing bushfire threats.

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Lawyers hired weeks before 2026 Comm Games cancellation

The Victorian government hired lawyers to seek advice on withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games four weeks before its cancellation decision.

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Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas concedes he created a "firestorm of interest" when he announced tax reforms directly to the development industry.

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