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Ash Wednesday firefighting heroes honoured 40 years on

More than a dozen firefighters who died while battling Victoria's Ash Wednesday blazes almost 40 years ago are being honoured at a service.

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Australia cashing in on a gold rush as Hollywood makes big-budget films in three states

Industry bosses share their excitement of the future of Made-in-Australia film and television productions as country enters a gold-rush era

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Health warning as deadly mosquito virus which can cause meningitis detected

Australia's health chief issued a public warning after encephalitis virus was detected at sites in flood-ravaged areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia

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Queensland set 350 for Shield win over Victoria

Queensland have been set 350 for a Sheffield Shield win over Victoria after the home team was dismissed for 217 in their second innings at the MCG.

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This rural Victorian was set for a 'debilitating' stroke until a timely telehealth appointment saved him

David Harlem had hardly needed a sick day in his life — until he experienced symptoms that indicated he was in grave danger.

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Liberals claim underdog status in Aston byelection as party faces calls for a woman to replace Alan Tudge

The campaign will be a crucial early test for the opposition and leader Peter Dutton

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Rejected open-cut mine project rebrands after environmental concerns stopped eastern Victorian proposal

The company behind a controversial mineral sands mine project that was rejected due to environmental risks rebrands in an attempt to revive the proposal for a site in eastern Victoria.

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Victoria's ambulance response times go backwards

The Victorian government has attributed a rise in average ambulance response times to increased demand across the state.

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'Challenging' high rate of fatal Indigenous overdoses

The Coroners Court of Victoria has released its first report into fatal overdoses among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Dad who killed son in ATV crash locked up after appeal

A Victorian father whose toddler was killed in an ATV crash after his dad did dangerous burnouts will be jailed after a successful appeal by prosecutors.

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Cyclist dies in collision near Warrnambool, south-west Victoria

A 57-year-old cyclist has died in a fatal collision on a rural road near Warrnambool in south-west Victoria.

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Victorian government must overhaul bail laws to create ‘meaningful’ change, legal groups say

Advocates concerned after Daniel Andrews suggested looking at offence types rather than scrapping controversial 2018 changes

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MP comes out in maiden speech, blasts identity politics

A Liberal MP used his inaugural speech to reveal he is gay in what is believed to be a first for Victoria's parliament, declaring he hates identity politics.

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Victoria make solid start against Queensland in Shield

The Sheffield Shield has returned following the mid-summer break with Victoria impressing during the opening session after being sent in to bat by Queensland.

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Stawell loses three GPs in two months amid rural doctor shortage, contract dispute

A Victorian MP calls on the state government to intervene in contract negotiations between Grampians Health and a Stawell GP whose resignation has devastated residents.

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Police investigating after Victorian woman loses car won in online lottery

Victorian woman Amelia Conway won the car of her dreams in an online raffle only to have it seized months later because the vehicle had not been paid off.

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Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is 'eco-ableism'?

This month, Victoria became the latest Australian state to ban single-use plastics, including straws. While this is a win for the environment and marine life, it will come at a price for social inclusion.

Daily Mirror

Shane Warne's will revealed as cricket legend leaves behind incredible £12m fortune

Shane Warne tragically passed away in March last year at the age of just 52 after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Thailand and details of his will have now been released by the Supreme Court in Victoria

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Insect blamed for mystery surge in 'life-changing' condition that alters eye colour

People in the state of Victoria in Australia have been advised to wear sunglasses outside after a tiny insect was blamed for a surge in cases of 'Christmas Eye' - that cause people's eyes to change colour

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Trial of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer begins in County Court of Victoria

A Victorian court hears allegations school principal Malka Leifer told a former student "this will help you for your wedding night" while allegedly sexually assaulting her at a school camp. Warning: This story contains details of allegations of sexual abuse.

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Spinner Murphy in line for Test debut in India

After playing just seven first-class matches, Victorian offspinner Todd Murphy is in line to be handed a dream debut in Australia's first Test against India.

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Academic encourages Victorian government to follow NSW election promises for cashless pokies

New South Wales' election promises to introduce cashless pokies wins the praise of a Victorian academic, who says the approach may prevent problem gambling and crime, and wants it introduced in his home state.

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Tourist granted bail over crash that killed four

Indian national Harinder Singh has been granted bail over a crash that killed four people in Victoria's north, after his sister offered up her home as a surety.

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Brumby cull to continue, animal advocates mull appeal

A controversial brumby cull in the Victorian high country is free to continue after a failed legal bid to outlaw the practice.

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Victorian courts plagued by delays as tens of thousands of criminal cases wait to be heard

Just one new magistrate was appointed in Victoria this financial year despite fresh data showing the state's courts have the largest backlogs in the country, with tens of thousands of criminal cases waiting to be heard.

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