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Victoria cracks down on extremist protests with new laws

"Because it doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu – every Victorian deserves the right to simply be who they are."

Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live

Estimates suggest XEC has risen from 10% to 60% of circulating SARS-CoV-2 in the past two months.

Victoria’s longest-serving Treasurer Tim Pallas quits politics

The 14-year minister and 18-year Member for Werribee confirmed his decision to step down, citing a need for "new perspectives" in government.

Victoria braces for scorching heatwave with extreme fire danger warnings

The BoM has issued a severe heatwave warning, with temperatures forecast to peak in the low- to mid-40s across Victoria on Monday.

India-born leg-spinner Hasrat Gill joins Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Victoria's Hasrat Gill, a talented leg-spinner with T20 Spring Challenge experience, was born in Amritsar, Punjab, and moved to Australia at the age of three.

Melbourne man charged for displaying Hizballah flag during protest

Legislation introduced in January 2024 prohibits the display of symbols linked to terrorist organisations, including the Hizballah flag.

How is the Big Bash League faring after 14 years of ups and downs – and what’s next?

The BBL began in 2011–12, partly in response to developments beyond our shores.

Melbourne taxi driver Satinder jailed for sexually assaulting unconscious passenger

29-year-old Satinder Satinder was arrested at Melbourne International Airport, just before attempting to board a flight to India.

Albanese announces antisemitism taskforce, as synagogue firebombing investigation upgraded

This upgrades the investigation to come under the Joint Counter-terrorism Team, which includes the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and ASIO.

New website highlights 2,500 long-term missing Australians

The reasons people go missing vary widely, from family violence and disputes to health issues, misadventure, or being victims of crime.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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