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Hail storm destroys apple and pear crops in Victoria's Goulburn Valley

Many growers are in 'survival mode' after a hail storm hit apple and pear crops in a major Victorian growing region on Melbourne Cup day.

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Victorian state election campaign officially begins with promises on V/Line and water bills

Victorians will pay less for public transport across regional Victoria regardless of who wins the state election, with transport, hip-pocket issues, health and ISIS brides all featuring on the first official day of the campaign.

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Probe into DNA testing at troubled Queensland lab hears of 'divided allegiances' as $6m inquiry hearings wrap up

Two independent scientists called in from Victoria and New Zealand to inspect Queensland's forensic lab tell an inquiry into botched DNA testing that lab staff had "divided allegiances and a lack of trust".

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Vic Libs reject 'ISIS brides' resettlement

Australian women and children remain in Syrian camps, but the Victorian coalition has objected to their resettlement on security grounds.

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Victorian opposition objects to repatriation of ‘so-called Isis brides’, as election campaign begins

Matthew Guy says allowing families of fighters to resettle from Syria could compromise the safety of Victorians

The Guardian - AU

Cops called as prisoner climbs onto roof

Police have been called to one of Victoria's largest prisons after an inmate climbed onto the roof of a building.

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Disease warning as Victoria cleans up

Rescues continue in floodwaters near the Victorian-NSW border even as weather conditions ease, if only temporarily.

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And they’re off! Crikey’s short guide to the Victorian election

Dan Andrews’ scandal-prone Labor government looks set to beat a dysfunctional opposition, but teals and Greens also have high hopes.

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Inflation pledges as Vic election rolls on

The Victorian election campaign has started in earnest with promises of water bill relief, new hospitals and a regional rail shake up.

AAP

Refurbishing not demolishing Port Melbourne public housing estate could save Victoria $88m, study finds

A not-for-profit firm has found building could be added to Barak Beacon estate and residents wouldn’t be forced to relocate

The Guardian - AU

Country race meets cancelled on Melbourne Cup Day as soggy weather impacts tracks

Several country racing meets have been cancelled over the past week in Victoria due to wet conditions.

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Flood funding announced as crisis continues in regional Victoria

The state and federal governments have announced a combined $1 billion to help Victorians get back on their feet after the floods.

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Rain, Dean deny Tigers in Sheffield Shield

Victoria have held on for a draw against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield as heavy rain and hail washed away large parts of the final day in Hobart.

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Telstra customers left fuming after outage

Telstra services have been restored to hundreds of Victorian and NSW customers, who reportedly endured a mobile outage due to flood-damage.

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Victorian election campaign to kick off

All eyes might be on the Melbourne Cup, but Tuesday marks the first day of the official Victorian election campaign.

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‘Precisely the wrong direction’: why is Victoria opening a $419m youth prison?

Victoria spends $1.4 million for each young person in detention. That cost is set to jump, and experts say it couldn’t be a worse approach.

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Busiest month on record for Vic SES

The Victorian SES has recorded its busiest month ever as state and federal governments announce a further $877 million in recovery support packages.

ABC News

New youth mental health facilities to fill regional Victorian care gaps

The funding of five new residential facilities across regional Victoria for young people aged 16 to 25 will provide an alternative inpatient treatment option to hospital stays.

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Starter gun fired for Vic state election

Victoria is stepping into election campaign mode, with official writs to be issued ahead of the November 26 state poll.

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Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are ground zero in battle for Liberal party’s future

Hawthorn and Kew seen as vital seats for the Victorian Liberals, still reeling from their federal election rout

The Guardian - AU

Victoria endured its wettest month on record in October, SES says

Comes as Victorian and federal governments announce $877m package for flood recovery

ABC News

While Gina Rinehart's out, Netball Australia fills $15 million hole with Visit Victoria sponsorship

Netball Australia has managed to secure a major sponsorship deal with a tourism company backed by state government funding just over a week after Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting pulled its support. So what does this mean for the sport?

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australian killed in South Korea crowd crush identified; Lula wins in Brazil

In today’s newsletter: Australian woman identified in South Korea crowd crush; Victoria inks netball sponsorship deal; Lula returned as Brazil’s president

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Victorian government defends budget handling as deficit jumps by $1.8 billion

Tim Pallas says the government took "very calculated and conscious" decisions to steer the state's economy through the pandemic, as fresh figures reveal a $1.8 billion jump in the budget deficit for this year.

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Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training

Victoria's professional firefighters union is calling for new trucks, more recruits and access to additional training — as its protected industrial action reaches day five.

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