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Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death since 1974

Victorian health authorities have warned communities in the state's north-west to take precautions against mosquito bites as tests confirm a woman in her 60s who died earlier this month had the virus.

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Heatwave sweeps Australia while bushfire risk grows

Many Australians will swelter through the weekend thanks to a heatwave sweeping the nation, while fire authorities will be ready to act.

The New Daily

Investigation launched into Veronica Nelson lawyer

A barrister tasked with assisting Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson is facing a complaint and investigation from the Victorian Legal Services Commissioner.

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Vic flood victims given marching orders via letters

Flood victims at an emergency accommodation site in Melbourne were told they'd have to move on through a letter, but the government insists they'll be rehoused.

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Raising Expectations program boosting TAFE, university numbers of former out-of-home-care youth

The number of young people formerly in out-of-home-care enrolling in tertiary education jumps 1,450 per cent in Victoria, thanks in part to a program challenging stereotypes.

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Victorian Legal Services Board initiates investigation into Veronica Nelson's lawyer following coronial inquest

The head of the Victorian Legal Services Board initiates a complaint and investigation into the conduct of a lawyer whose legal service provided to Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson was found to be "inadequate" by a coroner.

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Man bit rail worker's arm after officers spotted him 'acting suspiciously' near Manchester Arena

Riyad Rahal lashed out at staff at Victoria station

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Heatwave conditions scorch southern, eastern Australia, bringing dry heat, hot nights and soaring temperatures

Parts of Australia are bracing for severe intensity heatwave conditions as La Nina delivers a summer blast of sweltering temperatures, dry air and hot nights.

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Former Liberal MPs back rival candidates Roshena Campbell and Ranjana Srivastava in Aston preselection

Josh Frydenberg and Greg Hunt make endorsements for party’s candidate in Victorian seat being vacated by Alan Tudge

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Man dies at Port Melbourne beach in suspected drowning

A man is pulled unresponsive from the water at a Port Melbourne beach amid a horror spate of drownings in Victoria.

ABC News

Vic ramps up pressure for national criminal age change

Daniel Andrews says states and territories have one more chance at a consensus on raising the age of criminal responsibility before Victoria goes it alone.

AAP

Former business manager stole $432k from Melbourne High due to 'compulsion to gamble', court hears

Melbourne High School's former business manager took advantage of the school's poor financial oversight to steal more than $432,000, the County Court of Victoria hears.

ABC News

Daniel Andrews threatens to go it alone to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria

Youth justice source says the state has canvassed raising age of criminal responsibility to 12 or 14

The Guardian - AU

Livestock thieves steal 700 sheep from Logan farm in rural Victoria

Investigators say about $139,000 worth of sheep have probably been taken interstate in four-decker trucks after a well-planned rustling operation in rural Victoria.

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Hundreds of sheep worth $140,000 stolen from farm

About 700 sheep worth nearly $140,000 have allegedly been stolen from a farm in Victoria's northwest, with police investigating the bizarre robbery.

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Second murder charge laid over elderly man's death

A second person has been charged with murder over the death of a man in his 70s at his home in western Victoria, with a court appearance set for Thursday.

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Victorian road rules are changing to cut down on driver distraction. Here's what that means

The changes are aimed at reducing potentially deadly incidents, with statistics showing distraction is involved in at least 11 per cent of road fatalities. But there has also been some confusion about how they will be enforced.

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Two dead after being pulled from water at holiday spot

Two people have become the latest to lose their lives in Australian waterways this summer after they were brought to shore at a holiday spot in Victoria's east.

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Australia to swelter through another heatwave as hot weather warnings issued around the country

BoM forecasts parts of the country will reach the high 30s and low 40s on Thursday

ABC News

Two more women detail alleged child abuse at hands of football great Barry Cable, and why they didn't report it

Two Victorian women testify they were sexually abused by Barry Cable when they were children, taking to five the number of women claiming abuse as the former football great faces a civil trial.

AAP

'Bloody-minded' banks under pressure to halt closures

Major banks are being urged to stop regional branch closures as a Senate inquiry prepares to hold its first hearing in Sale, Victoria.

The Conversation

Liberals likely to win Aston byelection; Voice support increases in Essential poll

On February 9, Liberal Alan Tudge announced he would resign from politics, setting up a byelection in his Victorian seat of Aston. A date for the byelection is still to be determined.

ABC News

Victoria Police appeal for information in 40-year-old sexual assault cold case

Police say the victim has endured decades of torment and that "no piece of information" can be "too small" as they hunt for the predator responsible.

AAP

Job losses as Australia's last white paper plant closes

Dwindling timber supplies have been blamed for Australia's last white paper manufacturer shutting its eastern Victorian plant.

ABC News

Allegations of 'soft corruption' in City of Greater Geelong's recruitment process sparks call for inquiry

The Victorian government is being urged to investigate the City of Greater Geelong's recruitment of high-paid staff, amid accusations of nepotism and the risk of "soft corruption".

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