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Morning mail: climate bill set to pass, new affirmative consent laws proposed, gold for Ariarne Titmus

Thursday: ‘Stealthing’ and ‘deepfake’ porn to be criminalised under new legislation being introduced in Victorian parliament. Plus: the best value fruit and veg this month

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Gippsland farmer 'shocked' by Crown land campsites announced by Victorian government

Gippsland's first campsites on licensed river frontages are open, but expect to share the site with grazing livestock — and bring your own toilet.

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NSW and Victoria weather forecast predicts rain, winds and floods

The weather is expected to keep getting wetter for inland NSW and Victoria's alpine regions as the biggest frontal system of the season sweeps through.

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Affirmative consent and ‘stealthing’ laws to be introduced to Victorian parliament

Exclusive: Bill set to be introduced Thursday will also target image-based sexual abuse

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SA building union links with Vic branch

The South Australian branch of the CFMEU has joined forces with the powerful Victorian-Tasmanian division led by John Setka.

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From celebrity wrangler to political staffer: how Mitch Catlin’s career change came unstuck

Analysis: Liberals were always sceptical of Matthew Guy’s plan to use a marketing maestro to improve the party’s chances in Victoria

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'Ecstatic' reaction as para-athlete Col Pearse claims Commonwealth Games gold

Being forced to improvise during Victoria's lockdowns was only one hurdle the teen faced during what his grandma says were years of sacrifice and dedication.

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Vic Libs leader no-show amid donor scandal

The Victorian Liberals are digging in against allegations their leader conspired to commit "potentially corrupt conduct", insisting no bad behaviour took place.

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Weather warning: damaging winds sweep across Australia from west coast to east

Perth airport hit by power outages after strong gusts on Tuesday night as eastern states put on alert

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Lake Tyrrell traditional owners apply for protection of sacred meeting place, Mallee tourism drawcard

Traditional owners of popular Lake Tyrrell in Victoria's north west call on the federal environment department to urgently intervene and protect the area from further desecration.

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Moyne Shire offers cabins to workers in bid to address housing crisis, labour shortage

Cassidy Kroeker's employer was so desperate for his expertise that he was flown to Victoria from Canada as soon as his bags were packed. But once he arrived, he was forced to live out of those bags for months.

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Environmental watchdog investigating 'elevated' lead levels in ducks from Victorian wetlands

Wedge-tailed eagles and other protected species are at risk of being paralysed by lead poisoning in Victoria, according to wildlife advocates, with illegal lead ammunition still being used to shoot ducks.

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Voluntary assisted dying's 'prohibitive' communication laws face GP legal challenge

A Melbourne doctor is taking legal action against the Attorney-General over laws that prevent GPs from communicating via phone, text message, email or telehealth services with terminally ill patients about voluntary assisted dying.

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Employer calls for changes to Victoria’s rental laws after receiving ‘invasive’ questions from agent

Luke Hilakari says he was asked for ‘completely unnecessary’ information about a staff member’s work ethic and punctuality

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‘Veticare’: Victoria’s Animal Justice party proposes affordable veterinary care system

Upper house MP says program would make animal healthcare more accessible for pet owners and help tackle national vet shortage

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Destructive winds, thunderstorms forecast as cold front bears down on Victoria

Warnings have been issued for much of the state, with "locally destructive" winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour possible in Victoria's Alpine region.

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Victorian government asks police, Ibac to investigate proposed deal with Liberal donor

Matthew Guy’s chief of staff, Mitch Catlin, resigns over proposal for party donor to pay his company $8,333 a month

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Vic laws to undercut crypto-savvy crims

New Victorian laws would allow authorities to compel cryptocurrency platforms to divulge information about suspects and seize digital "wallets".

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Victorian government introduces reforms for Crown Melbourne amid calls for pre-commitment rules to apply statewide

New laws will require people who gamble to pre-commit to losses and time spent on poker machines at Melbourne's Crown Casino, as part of reforms following a royal commission, but advocates say the change should apply to all pokie venues.

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New laws crack down on Vic casino, punters

Victorians will be forced to set gambling limits at the pokies and stick to $1000 cash per 24 hours at Melbourne's Crown casino under new laws.

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Victorian animal rights MP proposes 'Veticare' scheme to offer public care for pets and animals

Vet care in Victoria would become free or subsidised under a bold proposal from the Animal Justice Party, which wants introduce a Medicare system for animals dubbed "Veticare", to make seeing a vet more affordable and accessible.

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Victoria’s latest Covid wave has peaked and hospital numbers have stabilised, health officials say

Authorities remain concerned about the overrepresentation of older people in the state’s hospitals

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Calls to change Transport Accident Commission laws to back truckies over pedestrian tragedies

Truck drivers left traumatised after hitting pedestrians through no fault of their own deserve access to pain and suffering compensation, according to industry leaders, with two Victorian drivers saying they have been unable to return to work.

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Victoria's COVID cases are likely hugely under-reported. Here's what that means for this wave

It's believed about half of people with COVID-19 haven't been officially recorded, leading to a worrying number of people in hospital. But there are signs the worst could be behind us. Here's what authorities have to say.

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More signs could prevent Vic selfie deaths

A Victorian coroner has recommended more warning signs at a lookout spot in the state's west after a woman died while trying to take a photo in December 2020.

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