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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Vic pushes COVID-19 vaccine before winter

COVID-19 cases have spiked in Victoria with 9426 new infections and another eight virus-linked deaths, as the state pushes the third vaccine dose.

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Glitch blamed as NSW COVID cases spike to more than 30,000

COVID cases in NSW and Victoria have jumped – with NSW blaming much of its spike of thousands of infections on a test-processing bungle.

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Tasmania posts 7640 COVID cases, one death

Another Tasmanian has died and 7640 new COVID-19 infections have been recorded in the island state.

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Former wards of the state fight for redress after abusive childhoods at Victorian orphanages

Care Leavers who were sexually abused are able to seek redress from a national scheme, but those who suffered other abuse in group homes after the state removed them from their families cannot.

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Victoria’s $580m hub for 1,000 visitors awaits the end of hotel quarantine

Dubbed a ‘white elephant’ by critics, governments argue the purpose-built Melbourne quarantine hub is crucial

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More Japanese encephalitis detected in Vic

The mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis has been detected in more Victorian pig farms.

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Omicron sub-variant 'asserting' in Vic

The COVID-19 sub-variant of Omicron is on its way to be the dominant strain in Victoria, the state's health minister says.

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McDermott lifts Tigers against Victoria

Tasmania are well placed in their vital Sheffield Shield match against Victoria despite final-over heartbreak for top-scorer Ben McDermott.

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Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened

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‘It’s not 2018’: Matthew Guy learns to open up and unite his party

Exclusive: War in Ukraine prompted Victoria’s opposition leader to speak from the heart. His colleagues are hoping to see more of it

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Business baulks at Victorian plan for five days of sick leave for casuals

Unions have welcomed a trial that will see 150,000 casual workers receive leave at the minimum wage

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Victoria is trialling paid sick leave for casual workers. Here's what that will look like

Victoria's two-year trial of paid sick leave for casual and insecure workers has been welcomed by unions, panned by peak business groups and could prompt a political battle in a year with two elections. Here's what you need to know.

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Aust-first paid sick leave for Vic casuals

Tens of thousands casual and insecure Victorian workers will be able to claim sick and carer's leave as part of an Australian-first $245.6 million pilot.

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In Melbourne's fast-growing west, the doors of Victoria's biggest mosque are open 'for everyone'

Up to 2,000 worshippers can fit inside Tarneit's Melbourne Grand Mosque, which will cater to a growing population in Melbourne's west.

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Vic records 5499 COVID-19 cases, one death

Victoria has recorded 5499 new COVID-19 infections and one death, as the state prepares to release tens of thousands more travel vouchers.

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Pressure mounts on federal government to cut fuel excise – as it happened

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Victorian public schools face $20bn funding shortfall, analysis shows

Private schools will be overfunded by almost $400m, but public schools will fall short of national standards

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Home births cancelled at short notice due to Victoria’s ambulance crisis

The state’s two publicly funded home-birth programs are suspended, with some expectant mothers not told until weeks before due dates

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Everything you need to know about Guardian Australia’s state news coverage

A team of nine has been appointed to extend our reporting of state politics and issues such as education, health, transport and energy

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Young Australians are exploring gender more than ever before

At one gender clinic in Victoria, the number of young people seeking support almost doubled last year. Here's what that journey looked like for two teenagers.

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‘Here to get things done’: Daniel Andrews prepares for battle over paid sick leave

Exclusive: Victoria’s premier reveals why he is gearing up for a showdown with the Coalition government and business over benefits for casual workers

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Unionist Linda White leads race to replace Victorian Labor senator Kim Carr

The former Australian Services Union assistant national secretary gains backing from the United Workers Union

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Australia’s 10 best public pools – sorted

From the Pilbara to Launceston, here are some of the country’s most outstanding public pools

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Victoria has 5192 virus cases, four deaths

Victoria has posted 5192 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, as a mandatory vaccination deadline passes for key workers.

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Nation records 16 Covid deaths; 25% of assessed Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley properties uninhabitable after floods – as it happened

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