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The legacy of this Australian classic spread and the remarkable tale of its Victorian creator

Salty, dark, rich and malty, Vegemite is an Australian icon recognised around the world. A century after its creation, a museum has re-opened to celebrate the man who invented it.

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Six in hospital after recycling plant gas explosion

Six people are in hospital with serious injuries after an explosion at a recycling facility in northern Victoria.

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Man in critical condition, five others injured after gas explosion at Shepparton recycling facility

Six people were injured in the blast, including two who had to be airlifted to hospital. Authorities are at the scene working to determine what happened.

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Nationals call for senate inquiry into VNI West overhead powerlines through Victorian farms

After describing community consultation regarding the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West renewable energy project as "tokenistic at best", Nationals leaders are pushing for a senate inquiry into the overhead powerline project, which would run through farms.

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Search for missing man continues after body found

Police are investigating two separate incidents that left two people dead and one man missing in Victoria.

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Victoria Greens to push for greater access to safe injecting rooms with proposed bill change

Exclusive: Proposed amendment would make North Richmond facility permanent and widen eligibility criteria

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Victorian Liberals unlikely to bind state MPs to a policy on Indigenous voice, insiders say

Shadow cabinet meets Monday to discuss whether to bind Coalition MPs to a possible future policy position

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Voice campaign puts Victorian Liberals’ split in the spotlight

Victorian Coalition MPs are set to decide on a free vote on the Voice, potentially placing them in conflict with a binding federal stance.

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As Liddell bites the dust, can NSW supply enough power for a looming El Niño summer peak?

As coal-fired plants continuing their demise, the largest source of new power every year for the past five has been rooftop solar

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After surviving a rape by a massage therapist, Charlotte is pushing for change in the industry

Calls are being made for stricter controls over the massage industry as the Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner reveals half of complaints about massage therapists involve sexual misconduct.

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Kerrie Fitzpatrick found guilty of animal cruelty offences over Murray Mallee puppy farm

A woman who kept 300 dogs at a property in South Australia's Murray Mallee region has been found guilty of 16 animal welfare offences after previously being banned from owning dogs in Victoria.

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‘Great shame’: Daniel Andrews highlights injustice over Indigenous children in care and justice system

Overrepresentation of First Peoples ‘is a source of great shame’ for the Victorian government, premier tells Yoorrook chair

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Plea for more youth mental health support as suicides of young people rise in Victoria

Joan Cocks says her family struggled to find a psychologist to help her daughter Bridie. It's an all-too-common concern with 13 suicides of young people in Victoria between January and March this year.

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Systemic racism persists in Victorian child protection system, Yoorrook Justice Commission hears

Department representative acknowledges bias and racism amid ‘shamefully high rates’ of removal of Indigenous children

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Burnet Institute defends COVID mask mandate study after scientific journal's Expression of Concern

Scientific journal PLOS ONE has raised concerns about "weaknesses" in a Burnet Institute study that examined the effect of mask mandates on Victoria's second COVID-19 wave in mid-2020.

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Crown Casino's bank cheque practice likely 'resulted in criminal infiltration', gambling watchdog finds

Crown Casino is fined $30 million by Victoria's gambling watchdog for allowing punters to cash bank cheques made out to themselves, exacerbating gambling harm and likely aiding "criminal infiltration by money launderers".

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Muffin Break store served with 360 child worker charges

Children who worked at a Muffin Break franchise were denied adequate rest breaks and worked longer hours than allowed, Wage Inspectorate Victoria alleges

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Rental affordability decreases 44 per cent across Melbourne, Anglicare Victoria analysis reveals

An annual snapshot reveals the number of affordable rentals in Melbourne and regional Victoria decreased by 44 and 40 per cent respectively in one year.

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Male family violence victim recounts two-year 'run-around' to find support service in Victoria

When Blake found himself homeless due to family violence in 2020, misinformation and a lack of services meant it took him nearly two years to find help. Now he is speaking out to help other males.

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Featured jobs: Mountain Culture Beer Co, Sarah Humphries Agency Natalie Marie Jewellery

Mountain Culture Beer Co are looking for a team of Brand Ambassadors, 1 in NSW, 1 in QLD and 1 in Victoria to join the crew to spread the good word of Mountain Culture far and wide. They’ve got pretty lofty ambitions and a giant new brewery to support it.…

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Beginning of the end? Subdued start to duck hunting season at Victoria’s Lake Buloke

Season kicks off with animal rights campaigners outnumbering hunters at one location amid a parliamentary inquiry

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Defence contractor Thales Australia pleads guilty to death of painter at Victorian factory

The defence contractor, famous for producing the Bushmaster aiding Ukraine in its war against Russia, pleads guilty to the death of a painter at its Victorian factory in July 2020.

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Raising age of criminal responsibility to 12 ‘falls short’ of First Nations’ expectations, Victorian attorney general admits

Jaclyn Symes urges other jurisdictions to follow state after announcing ‘staged approach’ to ensure support services are in place

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Ombudsman says Premier Daniel Andrews's IBAC response 'speaks volumes for his views on integrity and corruption'

Victoria's ombudsman says the premier's response to a damning report from the state's anti-corruption watchdog "speaks volumes" about his views on corruption, as she calls for urgent action to improve integrity in politics.

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Victoria to move to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 within four years

The state government has confirmed it will initially raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, before eventually moving to raise it to 14.

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