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Victoria's wet few years contribute to booming dragonfly population

Dragonfly populations are booming in Victoria, with swarms of the colourful insects emerging from ponds, pools and waterways thanks to wet weather that favours their breeding patterns.

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Eagles forward charged with assault

Rookie West Coast AFL forward Isiah Winder will face a Victorian court later this year charged with assault over an incident in Geelong.

AAP

Veronica Nelson's partner sues Vic govt

Veronica Nelson's widower is suing the state of Victoria and corrections over her death in prison, alleging it caused him harm and breached her human rights.

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Search for missing swimmer continues

The search for a 20-year-old swimmer who went missing in rough surf off Victoria's Mornington Peninsula has entered a fourth day.

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Search continues for 20yo missing in surf

A father who tried to rescue his son off a Victorian beach has been released from hospital as police continue searching for the missing young man.

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Search continues for missing swimmer at Gunnamatta Ocean Beach in Victoria

Police and emergency services are continuing to search for a 20-year-old man who went missing while swimming at Gunnamatta Ocean Beach on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

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‘There’s too much money in local footy’: the bidding war for Aussie rules footballers

Local Australian rules football clubs are paying large amounts of money to secure top players. Some say it’s corrupting the spirit of community sport

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Australian captain Meg Lanning in 'exceptional' form ahead of Pakistan ODI series

After taking an extended break from cricket, Australian captain Meg Lanning has hit the ground running ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan.

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The Australians fearing their 'worst ever' clean-up amid ongoing flooding

La Niña has begun to weaken but the rain it helped deliver across Australia is still causing devastation for people in all corners of the country.

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Thousands of dead carp on northern Victorian farms after floods

As floodwaters finally dry up in northern Victoria, farmers are having to tackle an unexpected problem, with thousands of dead baby carp covering paddocks.

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Young man missing after surf beach rescue

Emergency services have rescued a man and a teenage boy from rough surf on the Victorian coast, but another young man remains missing.

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Chip Roy and other Texas holdouts flip votes and now support Kevin McCarthy, who remains short in speaker bid

Roy, R-Austin, as well as U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Victoria, and Rep.-elect Keith Self, R-McKinney, switched their votes for McCarthy after voting against him 11 times.

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Joan Sydney: Tributes paid to Neighbours star who has died after long Alzheimer’s battle

The British-Australian actress died in a care facility in Victoria, Australia, on December 29 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease

Evening Standard

VIC firies hacked details not on dark web

Victoria's fire service says there's no evidence employees' personal details have been posted to the dark web or any financial fraud has taken place.

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Kangaroo harvesting quota increase despite flooding angers Wildlife Victoria

Wildlife Victoria is calling for a halt to the state's kangaroo harvesting program until an independent survey assesses the impact of flooding on populations of the native species.

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Health authorities warn of a jump in invasive strep A infections among children

Victorian health authorities are warning of a jump in invasive group A streptococcal infections among kids, after two Victorian children died with the illness last year and more ended up in hospital.

AAP

Deaths from virus spike amid call for calm

Australia's weekly COVID-19 data shows cases falling in Victoria and NSW while deaths rise, but health experts say it's too early for major concern.

Evening Standard

Train strikes: Angry passengers says rail unions have ‘lost the plot’ as Aslef walkout cripples network

One frustrated passenger shouted ‘shame on you’ at pickets outside Victoria station

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More strikes today as train drivers walk out at Piccadilly and Victoria

ASLEF union members are taking industrial action today (Jan 5)

AAP

Firefighter harassment claim to continue

Fire Rescue Victoria has lost a bid to cut 17 years worth of sexual harassment allegations from a legal claim brought by a senior female firefighter.

AAP

Govt coy on tab for Vic casual sick pay

Victoria has paid less than $20 million through its trial of sick pay for casuals, with the government yet to settle on how it would fund the scheme long-term.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne shrank while Queensland grew: what the pandemic did to Australia’s population

The Victorian capital is still on track to outpace Sydney as the biggest city in Australia but Covid lockdowns slowed that growth

The Guardian - AU

Victorian court allows abused altar boy’s children and wife to sue Catholic church

Unique case may set precedent as family alleges church’s failings caused man’s violence in later life

ABC News

Victoria's SES and emergency services warn tourists to follow safety advice after spate of rescues

Victoria's SES and emergency services have reminded those exploring the outdoors this summer to be vigilant and mindful of their surroundings following a spate of rescues in recent weeks.

AAP

Four dead after car and ute collide in Vic

Four car passengers have been killed in a crash with a ute near Shepparton in Victoria's far northeast, with the car driver also seriously injured.

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