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How one expert nurse with a pink trailer is bringing vital healthcare to women in regional Victoria

‘You sure can’t miss it,’ says Louise Holland. ‘Especially when we’re parked right next to the local footy club’

The Guardian - AU

On the map: Victoria names more new places after women than men for the first time

State named 57% of new commemorative places after women in 2024, up from 35% in 2023

The Guardian - AU

Victoria set up for crack to upset Shield leaders SA

Victoria have a lead of 48 at stumps on day two, putting them in a good position to upset Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia.

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Hero sheep shearer tackles teenage boy with loaded shotgun on passenger plane

The boy was disarmed and detained before police arrived on the scene at Avalon Airport in Victoria state

Evening Standard

Teenager charged after allegedly boarding Jetstar flight with ‘large gun’ at Avalon airport

Police charged 17-year-old with unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, orchestrating a bomb hoax and possessing a firearm

The Guardian - AU

‘You just hope for the best’: rarely seen froglets – the length of a grain of rice – released into small patch of Victorian wilds

Exclusive: More than 3,000 critically endangered Baw Baw frogs set free in a high-altitude forest to bolster dwindling population

The Guardian - AU

Passengers overpower teenager ‘brandishing shotgun’ on Australia flight: ‘You don’t think, you act’

Avalon airport in Victoria shut and flights cancelled after incident

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Teenager overpowered by plane passengers after allegedly boarding Jetstar flight with ‘large gun’ at Avalon airport

Victoria police called to airport outside Melbourne after alleged incident on commercial flight

The Guardian - AU

Bail review fast-tracked as home invasions double

With mounting community anger putting it on the back foot, a state government is preparing to release a law review earlier than anticipated.

AAP

Burglary crackdown looms as crime laws 'not working'

A high-profile home invasion and bashing of a security guard have piled more pressure on a state government to overhaul law and order settings.

AAP

Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states

A second case of the deadly Japanese encephalitis has been detected in regional Victoria after a handful of cases were reported in NSW and Queensland.

AAP

Slash speed limits to 30km/h in areas with children, Victorian infrastructure plan recommends

Draft 30-year plan from peak infrastructure body also outlines 15-year plan to provide 60,000 more social homes

The Guardian - AU

NSW public schools to be fully funded by 2034, leaving Queensland as only state outside deal

Commonwealth will pay for a quarter of public school funding, up from a fifth, replicating an agreement reached with South Australia and Victoria last month

The Guardian - AU

SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy

South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.

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VIC Medical Cannabis Users Can Now Keep Licence After Positive Roadside Drug Test

Victorian medicinal cannabis users are breathing a sigh of relief as a significant change to driving laws takes effect today.

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SA cricket skipper sets sights on ending trophy drought

Captain Nathan McSweeney wants to end South Australia's long trophy drought when they meet Victoria in the final of the one-day competition.

The Guardian - AU

What are key reprogramming devices, and are they driving a rise in car thefts in Australia?

Widely used in the UK and US for years, the devices are being used to unlock cars that use keyless entry instead of an ignition key

AAP

Wilson's plot to win Aussie keeping selection debate

NSW wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson has been named the best player of the WNCL this summer, but knows she will have to wait longer for Australian selection.

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Autumn bushfire danger as hot and dry conditions linger

Much of Australia's southern coastline is expected to remain at heightened risk of bushfire with hot and dry conditions forecast to persist beyond summer.

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Coles gains on Woolies, grabs sales during rival's woes

Coles estimates it scored $120 million in extra sales during a 17-day strike by Woolworths workers, as it announces superior sales growth than its big rival.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria police officer admits ‘unprofessional’ comments after pepper-spraying climate protesters

Court played body-worn camera footage of comments by Nicholas Bolzonello who has given evidence in the trial

AAP

State to crack whip on councils over housing targets

More than 250,000 fewer homes will be built across Victoria by 2051 in a revised housing plan as the government threatens to strip councils of certain powers.

AAP

Scam fleecing Mandarin-speaking Aussies of millions

A scam targeting Mandarin-speaking Australians has fleeced millions of dollars from them, as police warn would-be victims to remain alert.

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Mitch Owen cracks 48-ball ton as Tasmania beat Redbacks

Tasmania opener Mitch Owen has thumped 14 fours and 10 sixes in a blistering knock that helped his side beat South Australia by two wickets in the One-Day Cup.

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Victoria thrash NSW to secure berth in one-day final

An unbeaten Campbell Kellaway ton and 91 not out from Peter Handscomb, who made up for a horror dropped catch, has led Victoria to a bonus-point win over NSW.

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