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‘I’m a fighter’: Pesutto pushes back on leadership talk

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has vowed to keep fighting amid speculation his leadership is under threat after the sudden exit of his two most senior staffers. Following the resignation …

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Looming heat spike causing ‘grave concern’ for fires

More than half of Victoria is on high alert for extreme bushfire conditions as crews make inroads on a wild blaze in the state’s west. Extreme fire danger is predicted …

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At-war Liberals ready for defamation trial

A high-profile lawyer has been dressed down in court as exiled Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming’s defamation battle with Opposition Leader John Pesutto heads for trial. In a procedural hearing …

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Storm to leave Victorian homes without power overnight

Thousands of Victorian homes could be left without power overnight as a wild thunderstorm sweeps across the state. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued on Tuesday afternoon for Bendigo, …

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Chorus of condemnation after neo-Nazi march in Ballarat

White supremacists have marched through Ballarat, catching police by surprise and attracting the ire of politicians. There’s been a chorus of condemnation after a small group of white supremacists descended …

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Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing

Victorian Labor is set to retain Daniel Andrews’ seat of Mulgrave despite a significant swing against the state government in the former premier’s seat. With more than 75 per cent …

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Second Victorian exam ‘stuff-up’ sparks investigation

An investigation has been ordered into another Victorian exam blunder that has attracted the ire of the education minister. Six students received the wrong Chinese language VCE exam last week, …

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Melbourne council dumps ‘unlawful’ prayer

A Melbourne council has dumped its traditional prayer from meetings after lawyers complained it was a breach of human rights law. The City of Boroondara voted on Monday night to …

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Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel will open to commuters in less than 12 months, a builder of the mega-project says. John Holland chief executive Joe Barr has let slip the $12.6 …

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‘Build or sell’: Victoria to expand tax on vacant land

A tax on vacant residential blocks in Victoria will be broadened to force owners to develop their land or sell it to someone who will. As parliament returned on Tuesday, …

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