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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

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

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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.

AAP

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

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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

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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.

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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.

AAP

Authorities warn people to be vigilant following first case of Japanese encephalitis

Authorities are urging people to be vigilant after the first Victorian case of Japanese encephalitis this season was identified last month.

ABC News

Victoria Police discipline harms officers

Victoria's police disciplinary process can injure workers to the point of no return, with delays in the system of "significant concern", authorities say.

AAP

Animal shelters face 'catastrophic' influx

Animal shelters across Australia are "bursting at the seams" heading into summer, with Victoria's The Lost Dogs' Home slashing fees to encourage adoptions.

AAP

Pilot rescued after being trapped in plane crash in Mount Buffalo area

The pilot is believed to have been the sole occupant of the plane which went down in the Mount Buffalo area in Victoria's north-east.

ABC News

Lanning to return with Victoria this week

National captain Meg Lanning will make her return to cricket with the Victorian state side after taking five months away from the sport to focus on herself.

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Victoria's first Japanese encephalitis virus case confirmed for 2022-23 mosquito season

A man in his 20s is believed to have been infected with Japanese encephalitis virus back in November, the state's first confirmed case of the 2022-2023 mosquito season.

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Three in court over teen's car fire death

Three people have faced a Victorian court charged with murder after the body of a 19-year-old man was discovered inside a burning car on Christmas Eve.

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Andrews ramps up primary care pressure

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is ramping up pressure on the Albanese government to address Australia's faltering primary care system in 2023.

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Australia’s rights of nature push flows from the Yarra River

Although it lacks the teeth of legislation overseas, Victoria’s Yarra River (Birrarung) laws provide a foundation for rights of nature to build on in Australia.

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Race to evacuate as floods hit Kimberley

Record flooding in parts of the WA Kimberley has marooned 15 guests at a Fitzroy Crossing hotel as authorities race to find a boat big enough to evacuate them.

AAP

ACL tear puts end to Maddinson's season

Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.

ABC News

Occupants escape through sunroof after car plunges into swimming pool, police say

A Ford Falcon sedan, which was later reported stolen, has taken down two fences and plunged into a backyard swimming pool in the Victorian holiday town of Inverloch.

ABC News

Regional Victorian residents urged to drive safely following increase in road deaths in 2022

Victorian drivers are being urged to slow down, put their phones away and obey the road rules following an uptick in road deaths last year.

ABC News

Concern PET scanners won't reach Victorians despite multi-million-dollar investment

Nuclear medicine experts warn desperately needed PET scanners could sit "dormant" in Victoria because there are not enough staff to run them, despite a $44 million investment from the state government in the high-tech machines.

ABC News

Back Roads host Heather Ewart charts evolution of pubs from male-dominated drinking holes to community hubs

From male-dominated drinking holes to community hubs, the local pub has become a national institution worth celebrating.

AAP

Body found after missing swimmer search

The man went missing at Lake Eildon in Victoria's alpine region while swimming with friends.

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