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'Anti-protest' Vic forest bill set to pass

New laws to crack down on protests at Victorian logging sites are all but assured to pass state parliament despite a 11th hour push from unions.

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As Victoria's incarceration rate rises, children of jailed parents are 'invisible victims', report says

Thousands of Victorian children whose parents have been imprisoned face development issues and trauma and can be caught up in intergenerational patterns of incarceration, a report from a parliamentary committee has found.

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Bail laws need to change to reduce harm to children, Victorian inquiry finds

Parental incarceration can interrupt childhood development and affects wellbeing, report finds

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Victorian MP pushes for 'no body, no release' law, but legal group raises concerns

A Victorian MP says it's time the state cracked down on prisoners who refuse to reveal where their victims remains are, but a legal organisation says the proposal flies in the face of the "basic ideology of the law".

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Storms, wild winds batter five states, territories

Five states and territories face another day of damaging winds and dangerous surf, with conditions are expected to worsen for millions of Australians.

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Heavy rain to hit NSW ski fields as fog blankets south-east Queensland

Severe weather warnings issued for Snowy Mountains as powerful cold front sweeps across parts of New South Wales and Victoria

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Appeal refused for gunning down Vic rival

A Melbourne man jailed for gunning down a member of a rival family a decade ago has lost a challenge against his conviction in the Victorian Court of Appeal.

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Vic Lib leader deflects 'deal' questions

Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy won't comment on his chief of staff seeking payments from a donor, citing authorities being approached to investigate.

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The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID-19 statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.

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Ex-ambulance exec sues over toxic culture

A former Ambulance Victoria executive says her professional confidence was "shattered" after she was allegedly discriminated against.

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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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