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'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

A diabetic says he made some "very stupid decisions" as he became hypoglycaemic and did not eat before driving into and killing five people including kids.

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Hanging up the car keys for good: the decision to stop driving is complicated, but are age-based restrictions the answer?

With rules for elderly drivers under scrutiny in Victoria, experts disagree on mandatory assessments

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AFL star Clayton Oliver fined for suspended driving

AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver has pleaded guilty to getting behind the wheel after VicRoads suspended his licence for medical reasons.

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A Family Of Ducks Shut Down A Melbourne Motorway Last Night And Caused Adorable Mayhem

A family of ducks wandered a Melbourne motorway for over an hour last night, resulting in lane closures and delays. Yep, VicTraffic warned rush hour commuters of delays after the lawbreaking waterfowl waddled onto Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road. “The Transport Operations Centre received calls from the public around 4.30 yesterday…

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A Melb Cafe Had To Cancel Its Drag Event After Freaks Threatened To Find The Queens’ Addresses

The owner was left in tears after she was bombarded with hateful and cruel messages.

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Victorian road rules are changing to cut down on driver distraction. Here's what that means

The changes are aimed at reducing potentially deadly incidents, with statistics showing distraction is involved in at least 11 per cent of road fatalities. But there has also been some confusion about how they will be enforced.

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Push for more support for drivers diagnosed with dementia in regional Victoria

A geriatric medicine specialist says the "inequity" between regional and metropolitan communities is exacerbated when drivers are diagnosed with dementia. With scarce public transport options, it can mean they need to leave town altogether.

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VicRoads considers medical review notification changes after dozens say licence suspended unknowingly

The agency looks at ways to improve communication with motorists, after the ABC revealed many drivers were unaware their licence had been suspended on medical grounds.

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VicRoads medical review process criticised as drivers left unaware their licence had been cancelled

The ABC has found seven drivers who say their licences were suspended on medical grounds, but VicRoads didn't tell them. They are calling for urgent changes to how VicRoads communicates with motorists.

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VicRoads suspends licence of driver with depression over missing medical form

Drivers with "serious psychiatric conditions" including depression are legally required to notify VicRoads. Clare Ridgway didn't realise – then she lost her licence.

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Vic Driver’s Licences Are Getting A Swanky Upgrade Post-Optus Hack So Here’s What’s Changing

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New security number to be introduced for all Victorian driver licences after recent cyber attacks

A new security number similar to those used on credit cards will be introduced for all Victorian licences to prevent identity fraud.

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Impacted by the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's what you need to know about replacing them.

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Caught up in the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's how to change your licence number, passport and Medicare card.

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Optus data breach customers navigate varied rules on changing drivers licence number

Optus customers whose personal details were exposed in the data breach are trying to take steps to prevent identity theft, but in some jurisdictions it's impossible to change a licence number unless fraudulent activity has already occurred.

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Optus data security breach: what should I do to protect myself?

Experts say while ‘there’s no need to panic’, there are steps you can take to ensure you’re not exposed to scams or identity theft

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CFA strips volunteer of firefighting duties after diabetes diagnosis leaves her 'medically unfit' for role

A volunteer firefighter who has been stripped of frontline duties by the CFA fears her brigade will now struggle to get their fire truck out the door.

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Cheaper fees for some Victorian motorists under controversial VicRoads 'privatisation' deal

Victorians will get a discount for road safety and new drivers will get their licences for free under a controversial government deal to privatise part of VicRoads' functions.

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VicRoads partially privatised for $7.9b

Control of VicRoads' licensing and registration will move to a private consortium for 40 years as the state government privatises part of the service.

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Princes Highway reopens between Orbost and Genoa after severe weather damage

The Princes Highway has been completely reopened in East Gippsland after closing earlier today because of severe weather damage.

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