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Humbled Victoria call for DRS in Shield final

While Victoria offered no excuses for their batting collapse on the last day of the Sheffield Shield final, they said the game warranted the use of DRS.

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What we know so far about the shooting of fugitive Desmond ‘Dezi’ Freeman

Police shot dead a man on Monday, in an operation police said ended their seven-month search for the 59-year-old who has been on the run since allegedly killing two police officers in Porepunkah

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Who is Dezi Freeman and what did he do? What to know about the Australian fugitive shot dead by Victoria police

56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers at Porepunkah in Australian alpine region in August

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After 216 days on the run, how was Dezi Freeman caught and what happens now?

For more than 200 days, police killer Dezi Freeman was on the run in the harsh bush terrain of north-east Victoria after shooting and killing two police officers in August 2025.

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McAndrew shines as SA go back-to-back in Shield

Nathan McAndrew, who has overcome a form of vertigo, was named player of the final as SA won back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.

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Fugitive emerged from building holding weapon before being shot dead, commissioner says – as it happened

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Dezi Freeman Fatally Shot By Police In Victoria After More Than Six Months On The Run

Police have confirmed accused cop killer Dezi Freeman was fatally shot at a rural property in north-east Victoria after a six-month manhunt.

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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt

Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush said the shooting was ‘justified’ and brought closure to the families of two police officers allegedly killed by Freeman in Porepunkah in August

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Two Aussie States To Offer Free Public Transport To Ease Pressure As Fuel Prices Skyrocket

"As Premier, I'm determined to do everything within my control to help Victorians deal with the cost of living and these rising fuel prices."

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Free rides for some as petrol pump pain continues

Free public transport will be offered across two states to offset petrol price pain and soaring demand amid the global oil crisis.

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Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final

A Sheffield Shield final featuring several plot twists will go down to the last day, with Victoria needing another 94 runs to beat South Australia.

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One Nation renews defection offer to ‘courageous’ Moira Deeming after Victorian Liberal MP dumped from election ticket

Moderate-backed Dinesh Gourisetty won nomination for upper house seat

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Victoria and Tasmania get free public transport in fuel crisis but NSW and WA to keep collecting fares

Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soar

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Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final

Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.

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Islamic community calls out ‘anti-Muslim hate’ after suspicious fire at site of new Victorian mosque

Former Kilmore church being converted into mosque set alight Tuesday amid spate of Islamophobic incidents

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Long-promised animal cruelty prevention laws quietly shelved by Victorian government

Exclusive: Labor bill recognising all animals as sentient and raising care requirements won’t be introduced before state election

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Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.

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Australia falling well behind national housing target

Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled.

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35,000 Teachers Strike In Melbourne For The First Walkout In Over A Decade: ‘Going Backwards’

Melbourne’s CBD turned red today as tens of thousands of Victorian public school teachers and support staff walked off the job in the first statewide teacher strike in more than a decade. Police estimated around 35,000 people rallied from Trades Hall to Parliament House, with more than 500 schools across…

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Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final

Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.

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Victoria teachers strike: warning of further action as 35,000 rally and hundreds of schools cancel classes

Union leaders say Tuesday’s protest in Melbourne’s CBD was among state’s ‘biggest’ in years

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Victorian teachers are on strike for the first time in 13 years – it’s about more than pay

Victorian public school teachers are walking off the job today. Tens of thousands of school staff, including support staff and principals, are expected to strike.

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Victoria bills itself as the ‘education state’ but thousands of school teachers are set to strike. Here’s what it means

Up to 500 schools will be ‘significantly’ affected by Tuesday’s industrial action. What will classes be like and why are educators striking?

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Injured SA paceman to miss Sheffield Shield final

South Australia will be without a star fast bowler when they meet Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final.

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I lost my love of cooking after 12 years as a chef. Moving to a pig farm restored it

Hospitality can be anything but hospitable to workers. But in regional Victoria, I found a community – and rediscovered something I’d lost

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