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Victorian police stations battling workforce shortages due to stress, sickness

This regional Victorian police district has serious staff shortages, and the state's police union says it's not just because of COVID. They're urging Victoria Police to investigate.

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Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Bernie Finn to lead Democratic Labour Party

Finn now on crossbench after Liberals expelled him over Facebook post saying abortion should be banned even for rape survivors

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Expelled Liberal MP Finn finds new party

Polarising Victorian MP Bernie Finn, who moved from the Liberals to the cross bench last week, says his new party is principled and traditional.

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Victorian alpine businesses pinning hopes on strong tourism season

It's been a tough two years for those who make a living in our coldest climates but, as the temperature falls, things are looking up.

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Victorian child protection workers leave industry due to excessive workloads

Children with "very complex" needs are not receiving the support they need as child protection case workers struggle under increasing workloads in a system that's "not for purpose", the Victorian children commissioner says.

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Cold weather to ease in eastern Australia today, but the weekend will bring frigid conditions and rain

The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperatures in the east and south-east are expected to stay well below average as cold fronts arrive over the weekend.

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First Nations farmers to get traditional lessons of the land in Victorian pilot scheme

State government to launch program to improve skills of Aboriginal agricultural workers and develop business opportunities

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‘World of pain’: warnings of gas shortages amid soaring power prices add to Australia’s energy woes

Market operator warns of possible shortfall of gas supplies on Thursday in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania amid cold snap

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Crucial LGBTIQ+ safe spaces planned for western Victorian regions

The Ballarat LGBTIQ+ community has welcomed the Victorian government's plan to build at least two new safe spaces to support queer young people in western Victoria.

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Coalition set to be biggest Senate party

Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.

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Koalas likely burnt alive in a Mount Richmond National Park during Victorian department's planned burn

Shocking images of the charred bodies of koalas likely burnt alive have been published, forcing DELWP to admit to potential failings during a fuel reduction scheduled burn near Cape Bridgewater in Victoria's south-west.

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Victorian senator says she will risk her seat to protest native logging

Lidia Thorpe says she is prepared to risk losing her parliamentary position to continue to protest native logging despite proposed amendments to the law.

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Patients abandoning care in Victoria's emergency rooms doubles as hospitals grapple with shortages

The number of people abandoning emergency medical care before being seen has doubled in Victoria in the past year, as doctors warn there could be serious consequences.

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Victorian EPA’s failures ‘a great case study’ in community management gone wrong

Environmental Protection Agency apologises over lack of community consultation over soil dumping

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'I went to Aldi and bought an entire Jubilee picnic for less than £10 - complete with strawberries and cream and Victoria sponge cake'

Shopper Alex O'Leary spent £9.86

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Life-sized Queen cake created for Platinum Jubilee celebration

The 5ft 3in Victoria sponge was made for Buzz Bingo players in Birmingham.

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Malaysian drug gang arrests in Victoria

Victoria Police officers have arrested 10 Malaysian nationals over the trafficking of commercial quantities of heroin.

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Victorian doctors call for better abortion access, with US set to overturn Roe v Wade

As the US Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v Wade, there are calls for women's sexual and reproductive health to be prioritised closer to home.

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Polar blast brings damaging winds, wet weather and snow to parts of Australia’s east and south

Thousands of NSW and Queensland homes lose power, Adelaide hit by small tornado and Melbourne braces for coldest day of the year

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One parliament to pause on Queen's death

The end of the monarch's reign will lead to the immediate cessation of the Victorian parliament until MPs swear a new allegiance.

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Victorian teachers being offered financial incentives to work in bush, ease COVID-related staff shortages

The state government wants schools to remain open, despite a teacher shortage stemming from high rates COVID-19 community transmission.

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Vic ombudsman condemns EPA over toxic soil

The Victorian Ombudsman has condemned the Environment Protection Authority over its handling of toxic soil from Victoria's West Gate Tunnel Project.

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Victoria to roll out free flu vaccines

Victoria will roll out a four-week free flu vaccine program to increase uptake ahead of Australia's first influenza season in three years.

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Victoria announces free flu vaccines for the month of June

From tomorrow, all Victorians over six months of age will be able to get free flu vaccines at GP clinics and pharmacies.

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EPA under fire over handling of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel

Victoria's Ombudsman found the EPA may have compromised its independence by helping create bespoke regulations for disposal of PFAS contaminated soil.

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