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'Nobody's told me': Liberal leader on leadership rumour

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto says nobody has come to him about a challenge, but if someone wants to take him on for the top job, they can bring it on.

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Devastating bird flu strain 'on Australia's doorstep'

Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.

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Sunny weather expected for most of east coast ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final

Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures should reach high 20s in NSW and Queensland over the weekend, while Victoria can expect showers

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‘We might need to discuss Moira’: defamation trial puts Liberal party rifts and rivalries on show

Machinations, high-profile players and secret recordings feature in ousted MP Moira Deeming’s court case against Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto

The Guardian - AU

Three men shot by police in unrelated Sydney and Melbourne incidents, two in critical condition

NSW police fired at two men in a car allegedly driven at them, while in Hillside, Victoria police shot a man allegedly armed with a knife at scene of stabbing

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Protesters wouldn’t have to fight for police permission if NSW had less ‘undemocratic’ system, expert says

Advocates urge state government to scrap approval system and adopt charter of human rights similar to Victoria and Queensland

The Guardian - AU

AFP launches ‘prohibited symbols’ taskforce after Hezbollah flags seen at Melbourne rally

The federal police say Operation Ardvarna will investigate at least nine allegations of symbols being displayed

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Fears spike about public sector workplace corruption

There's been a spike in the number of Victorian public sector workers who think corruption is a blight on their workplace.

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Woman, 19, charged after allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag at Sydney rally

NSW police earlier said they hoped woman could ‘assist with inquiries into the display of prohibited symbols at public order incident’

The Guardian - AU

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists are in the sights of Victoria Police following their involvement in clashes outside a major weapons expo in Melbourne.

AAP

Alpine dingoes at risk of extinction after Victorian government extends right to cull

At least 468 shot by government controllers last year out of an estimated population of as few as 2,640 in the state’s east, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

Glasgow’s 2026 Commonwealth Games needs to showcase an affordable and socially beneficial way of hosting sporting events

When Glasgow was announced as the replacement host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it hadn’t fended off much in the way of competition. The Australian state of Victoria had pulled out because of soaring costs, and there was not much appetite elsewhere to stage the event.

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‘I’d buy a tube carriage on every Victoria line train’: my first week as a EuroMillions winner

What would you do if you won the Euromillions jackpot? Would you keep it quiet? We all say we would, including writer Ben Henry – but apparently that wouldn’t stop him from building a full-scale replica of the Gladiators assault course

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In parts of Australia, unborn babies aren’t legally seen as people. Here’s why that needs to change

In October 2023, a Victorian woman, Elodie Aldridge, was driving home from a midwife appointment when her car was hit by a four-wheel drive. Aldridge was 34 weeks pregnant with her son, Remi. She suffered significant injuries including a broken wrist, hip and pelvis. Her son Remi died in utero.

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Reflections on the Canadian Medical Association’s apology to Indigenous Peoples

On Sept. 18, I was on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations to stand with my Indigenous physician family as the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) delivered its apology to Indigenous Peoples in Victoria, B.C. This wasn’t the first time that we have stood together to witness a…

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'Out of control': community divided over dingo decision

A long-awaited extension on dingo control measures has been hailed as a win for farmers, but nobody seems happy with the result.

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Murphy's law spins Victoria to one-day win over Bulls

Former Test spinner Todd Murphy has picked up three wickets to help Victoria secure a thrilling six-run win over Queensland in their One-Day Cup clash.

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As Daniel Andrews gets immortalised in bronze a year after retiring, will obsessed critics ever get over him?

Confirmation that the former Victorian premier will have a statue in his honour has sparked another series of headlines

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Lions, Swans diehards embrace Victorian roots

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have made pilgrimages to their clubs' old homes in Fitzroy and South Melbourne throughout AFL grand final week.

Newcastle Herald

Why cops are flooding east coast highways from border to border

Travelling in the Hunter for school holidays? You will pass police.

AAP

Bronze statue of divisive ex-Victorian premier in works

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews will be honoured with a bronze statue, after qualifying for one under rules introduced by Liberals.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Latest cyber attack on London's infrastructure demands urgent response

It is only the latest “cyber security incident” to inflict the capital’s vital infrastructure. Ten of London’s biggest train stations, including Euston, Victoria and King’s Cross, have had their Wi-Fi networks hacked, as Network Rail investigates a breach across the country.

The Guardian - AU

Three stations ready, hospital dramas and more budget blowouts: is Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel still on track?

The Victorian government has blamed increased building costs for the additional $837m spend, with the project now more than $3bn over its initial budget

Evening Standard

Train station Wi-Fi cyber attack: London's biggest hubs including King's Cross and Waterloo hit by 'Islamophobic cyber attack'

Police are investigating after the attack on Wi-Fi networks at 19 stations across the UK managed by Network Rail

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AI ban ordered after child protection worker used ChatGPT in Victorian court case

Investigation finds staffer’s report referred to doll allegedly used by father for ‘sexual purposes’ as ‘age-appropriate toy’

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