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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Business baulks at Victorian plan for five days of sick leave for casuals

Unions have welcomed a trial that will see 150,000 casual workers receive leave at the minimum wage

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Victoria is trialling paid sick leave for casual workers. Here's what that will look like

Victoria's two-year trial of paid sick leave for casual and insecure workers has been welcomed by unions, panned by peak business groups and could prompt a political battle in a year with two elections. Here's what you need to know.

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Aust-first paid sick leave for Vic casuals

Tens of thousands casual and insecure Victorian workers will be able to claim sick and carer's leave as part of an Australian-first $245.6 million pilot.

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In Melbourne's fast-growing west, the doors of Victoria's biggest mosque are open 'for everyone'

Up to 2,000 worshippers can fit inside Tarneit's Melbourne Grand Mosque, which will cater to a growing population in Melbourne's west.

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Vic records 5499 COVID-19 cases, one death

Victoria has recorded 5499 new COVID-19 infections and one death, as the state prepares to release tens of thousands more travel vouchers.

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Pressure mounts on federal government to cut fuel excise – as it happened

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Victorian public schools face $20bn funding shortfall, analysis shows

Private schools will be overfunded by almost $400m, but public schools will fall short of national standards

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Home births cancelled at short notice due to Victoria’s ambulance crisis

The state’s two publicly funded home-birth programs are suspended, with some expectant mothers not told until weeks before due dates

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Everything you need to know about Guardian Australia’s state news coverage

A team of nine has been appointed to extend our reporting of state politics and issues such as education, health, transport and energy

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Young Australians are exploring gender more than ever before

At one gender clinic in Victoria, the number of young people seeking support almost doubled last year. Here's what that journey looked like for two teenagers.

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‘Here to get things done’: Daniel Andrews prepares for battle over paid sick leave

Exclusive: Victoria’s premier reveals why he is gearing up for a showdown with the Coalition government and business over benefits for casual workers

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Unionist Linda White leads race to replace Victorian Labor senator Kim Carr

The former Australian Services Union assistant national secretary gains backing from the United Workers Union

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Australia’s 10 best public pools – sorted

From the Pilbara to Launceston, here are some of the country’s most outstanding public pools

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Victoria has 5192 virus cases, four deaths

Victoria has posted 5192 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, as a mandatory vaccination deadline passes for key workers.

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Nation records 16 Covid deaths; 25% of assessed Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley properties uninhabitable after floods – as it happened

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Scott Morrison says Covid close contact isolation rule ‘redundant’, more mobile homes on way to NSW flood victims – as it happened

Prime minister says old rules are ‘starving businesses of staff’. This blog is now closed

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Victorian rider dies on Tasmania's Maydena mountain-bike trail

A 29-year-old Victorian man, described as an experienced rider, dies after a crash at a popular Tasmanian mountain-biking trail, despite efforts by onlookers to save him.

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Vic has 6075 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

Victoria has posted 6075 new COVID-19 infections and 11 deaths, with a mandatory vaccination deadline for key workers to kick in from 11.59pm on Saturday.

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More Japanese encephalitis in NSW, Vic

NSW has recorded another confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis, while Victoria has reported two probable cases.

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Four-month-old Sam is one of a handful of Victorians battling Japanese encephalitis virus

A family holiday in north-east Victoria turned into a nightmare after four-month-old Sam Gilliland contracted Japanese encephalitis virus.

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Victorians have been hit with thousands of COVID fines during the pandemic. Nearly all are unpaid

While Victoria's COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed, thousands of fines issued for restriction breaches dating back to 2020 remain unpaid.

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Vic posts $10 billion first-half deficit

Victoria's Delta COVID-19 wave has contributed to the state posting a $10 billion first-half deficit this financial year, a similar result to 2020/21.

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Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

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Bunnings sites to host Vic vaccine pop-ups

Victoria is pushing to lift its COVID-19 third dose vaccine rate before winter arrives, enlisting a major hardware chain to host 20 pop-up clinics.

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Bendigo's 'miracle woman' Kristy Jarvis conquers chronic pain 16 years after near death experience

But health professionals fear others in regional Victoria are missing out, due to a shortage of chronic pain specialists.

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