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Memorial for third suspected mushroom poisoning victim

A public memorial will be held for Victorian woman Heather Wilkinson who died from suspected death cap mushroom poisoning.

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Firies march on Vic parliament as pay dispute deepens

More than 1000 firefighters have rallied in Melbourne as their union claims the Victorian government reneged on agreements reached after years of negotiation.

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Feral deer fatten up on rare, threatened alpine plants

Feral deer are eating rare and threatened native plants in Victoria's heritage-listed Alpine National Park prompting calls for action.

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Handscomb half-ton helps Vics down Tassie in one-dayer

Peter Handscomb has struck an important half-century in Victoria's three-wicket win against Tasmania in their domestic one-day competition opener.

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Woman falls off Phillip Island cliff while trying to take photos

Ambulance Victoria says the woman was stuck for ‘some time’ and suffered injuries to her back and upper body

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Premier defends axing family violence reform jobs

Daniel Andrews has defended the canning of almost 80 jobs at Family Safety Victoria, which was set up to change how the state handles family violence.

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Mushroom poisoning victim released from hospital

A Victorian man who fell ill after eating a meal suspected to have been poisoned by mushrooms has been released from hospital as his recovery continues.

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Dutton's unity call as new Vic Liberal president chosen

Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton issued a plea for unity within the Victorian party at a state council meeting before a new president was elected.

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This ‘very appealing little duck’ is loved by photographers but targeted by hunters in Victoria

Pink-eared ducks are among the native species listed as a game bird in Victoria, but birders hope a push to ban duck hunting will protect the animals

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Common virus likely cause of venue's gastro outbreak

The Victorian health department says a common virus is the likely cause of a gastro outbreak that infected more than 100 guests at a Melbourne venue.

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Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more

The Victorian government, like many governments around the world, has announced new regulations on short-stay accommodation. The government says Victoria has more than 36,000 short-stay places, which are reducing the number of homes available for long-term rental.

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Smith bolsters field for Australian golf invitational

Cameron Smith will join Adam Scott as the headline names for the second Cathedral golf invitational at an exclusive course in northeast Victoria.

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Lanning to return to cricket for Victoria in WNCL

Long-term Australia captain Meg Lanning is in line for her first competitive match in six months when Victoria start their WNCL campaign in Perth.

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‘It was cruel’: dying patient denied euthanasia in Catholic-run hospital

Sally wanted to die on her own terms. But despite voluntary assisted dying being legal in Victoria, her advocates say a Catholic palliative care facility obstructed access

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Fears for 1,800 patients after Victorian methadone provider closes

Clinic will shut its doors on Friday leaving more than 10% of the state’s methadone users without treatment

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Victoria’s expanded rent bidding ban sparks concerns over enforcement and effectiveness

But Daniel Andrews tells Guardian Australia the plan closes ‘loophole’ being exploited amid housing crisis

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Protege Lohmann happy to bide time at Brisbane Lions

Fringe small forward Kai Lohmann will stay in Brisbane and continue his AFL education alongside Charlie Cameron after opting against a move back to Victoria.

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NSW considering following Victoria’s lead by taxing Airbnb revenue

NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis

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Victorian judge set to hear Drumgold's legal action against inquiry

Mr Drumgold has also withdrawn one part of his legal action.

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A short-stay levy and 800,000 new homes: how Victoria plans to ease the housing crisis

Labor’s housing statement pledges to speed up approval times, rebuild ageing towers and unlock land in established suburbs. Here’s what we know so far

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Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

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Victoria's housing plan is bold and packed with initiatives. But can it be delivered?

Victoria has led the states and territories in setting out a detailed housing statement that it says will help tackle the state’s housing shortage.

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Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

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Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.

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