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View from The Hill: Labor faces risk of Victorians using federal poll as referendum on both Allan and Albanese governments

The weekend byelection in the outer suburban seat of Werribee saw the widely-anticipated slap-in-the-face to Victorian Labor, which is absolutely on the nose. The question is: to what degree were electors venting against federal Labor too?

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The weekend byelection results were close to Labor and the Greens’ worst case scenario – but it’s not all good news for the Liberals

One federal Labor MP said his party’s brand has ‘taken a dive’ in Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s Halls Gap survived the flames – but as tourists stay away the dark clouds remain

Resilience is wearing thin in the town, with business owners facing mass booking cancellations and insurers turning their backs

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From empty homes to dead possums, tenants reveal laundry list of problems in Victoria’s community housing

Renters and advocates warn of apartments left vacant despite a housing crisis, poor maintenance and a lack of transparency

The Guardian - AU

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

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Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

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Victoria on top despite Tasmanian teen's debut fifty

Victoria are in a strong position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, despite 18-year-old Aidan O'Connor top-scoring with 53 for the hosts on debut.

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TAFE teachers forge deal for 21 per cent pay rise

TAFE teachers in Victoria have won a pay rise of 21 per cent over four years to bring their salaries in line with school teachers.

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Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

A state will stop using private firms to track accused criminals on bail after dozens were left unmonitored when a provider suddenly collapsed.

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Victorian police minister considers reintroducing bail laws abolished after Veronica Nelson’s death

Indigenous woman’s mother accuses Labor of ‘trampling on our graves’ as Anthony Carbines disputes coroner’s findings

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It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?

Melbourne’s status as the sporting capital of Australia is well-established: the Victorian city hosts annual events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup horseracing carnival, Boxing Day cricket Test and more.

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Weather on firefighters' side in race to control blazes

Concerns have been raised about how health services deal with fire threats, as a cool change offered fire crews a chance to contain raging blazes.

AAP

Labor’s hasty review of Victoria’s new bail laws smacks of byelection panic

Premier Jacinta Allan’s announcement highlights the government’s fear of losing the crucial western suburbs seat of Werribee – where crime is a persistent issue

The Guardian - AU

Fears lightning to strike twice as fire threat lingers

The danger isn't over in fire-hit areas now threatened by new lightning strikes, with emergency crews backburning as a cool change sweeps in.

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Major parties rake in over $140m in political donations

Almost half of all donations to Labor, the coalition and the Greens don't have associated donors due to electoral rules, leading to calls for reform.

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Homes lost, fire crew's lucky escape from burning ute

One of 114 fires started by dry lightning has destroyed two homes and a shed, while another blaze engulfed an emergency vehicle as wild weather lashes a state.

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How two byelections could shape Labor and the Greens in Victoria

Despite their differences, voters in the Werribee and Prahran byelections could hold the key for Jacinta Allan’s Labor government

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Detectives Vow To Find The Remains Of Samantha Murphy A Year On From Her Disappearance

Victoria Police have vowed to find the remains of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy ahead of the anniversary of her disappearance.

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Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes

A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer.

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Fire-ravaged state on high alert for 'killer' heatwave

There will be no reprieve from a summer heatwave for several days for residents of a bushfire-ravaged state as conditions fuel blazes.

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Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

As they continue to battle bushfires which have ripped through a major national park, firefighters are worried about what the future holds for small towns.

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Pill Testing To Be Rolled Out At 4 More Victorian Music Festivals: ‘Highly Successful’

"The results from Beyond the Valley speak for themselves."

The Guardian - AU

Man allegedly behind ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti on Melbourne landmarks applies for bail

Victoria police say Yarraville man, 21, is accused of vandalism on Flinders Street station clock and other prominent locations

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5 years after COVID began, outstanding fines mean marginalised Australians are still paying the highest price

January 25 marked five years since the first COVID case was recorded in Australia.

International Business Times

Fast-moving Fires Torch National Parks In Southeast Australia

Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeast Australia on Tuesday, as thousands of acres of national park burned and a farming community was forced to evacuate.

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