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‘Blind’ earthquake fault line discovered in Victoria

An earthquake fault line has been discovered in Victoria, which could have implications for insurance coverage and building codes. 

Calls for Victorian judge to apologise to breastfeeding mother

A judge is being urged to apologise to a woman who was ordered out of a Victorian courtroom for breastfeeding her baby.

Victorian hospitals caught up in significant IT outage

Hospitals operated by one of Melbourne's largest public health services are dealing with a significant IT system outage, but many services are continuing with limited disruption. 

New Liberal MP Moira Deeming hits out at ‘extreme’ equality

New Liberal MP Moira Deeming has sounded off about the "extremes" of equality and unity in her maiden speech to Victorian parliament.

Long-awaited heart hospital to open in Australian first

Australia's first dedicated heart hospital is set to open in Melbourne, sparking a fresh war of words eight years after it triggered an election spending spree.

Hundreds of sheep worth $140,000 stolen from Victorian farm

A farmer has been fleeced out of sheep worth nearly $140,000, after thieves allegedly stole a flock of about 700 livestock from a farm in Victoria's northwest.

Push to scrap ‘red tape’ for feral deer culling

Feral deer are running rampant in Victoria and Tasmania, destroying crops and natural habitats, prompting calls to change local laws and allow the animals to be classified as pests.

No state memorials for Cardinal George Pell

The Victorian premier has ruled out a state funeral or memorial service for Cardinal George Pell, following the 81-year-old's death in Rome.

Police probe after 4 killed in crash near Shepparton

It's believed three of the four men killed in a high-speed crash in north central Victoria were not wearing seatbelts, in what police described as a tragic but avoidable collision.

Four missing teens found alive on Victoria’s Swan Island

Four teenagers have been found alive after going missing in waters off Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home

Crews are working to free a pilot trapped in a helicopter after the aircraft crashed through the roof of a Melbourne home.

Australia’s summer bushfire outlook varies across the country

The bushfire outlook for summer has been released by the national council for fire and emergency services and it varies across the country.

Challengers emerge in Victorian Liberal leadership

Warrandyte MP Ryan Smith will put himself forward for the Liberal leadership, while other challengers have started to emerge.

Matthew Guy to step down as Victorian Liberal leader

Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy will step down after suffering a second resounding election loss to the Andrews Labor government.

Victorians wake up to third Labor government

The Victorian Labor Government has won a third term, while Matthew Guy must now decide whether to stay on as Liberal Leader.

Daniel Andrews heckled as Vic campaign rolls on

Passers-by have heckled Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews during an announcement at a Melbourne dog park during the election campaign.

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