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Police close in on arsonists after innocent life lost

The death of an innocent beloved burlesque performer after a home she was in was set alight in a case of mistaken identity has been linked to tobacco gang wars.

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'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

Officers are expected to learn who will lead a state police force moving forward as the government claims a decision is yet to be made on its chief.

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Myriad of issues in testing newborn genes for disease

Newborn screening tests detect more diseases but present a range of legal, financial and privacy issues that researchers need the public's help to work through.

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More birds and more shooting in duck hunting season

The Victorian government is pushing ahead with a longer duck hunting season which also allows shooters to bag more birds.

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Officers to stand trial over alleged false imprisonment

Two senior constables accused of false imprisonment will stand trial after a magistrate found there was enough evidence for the case to go to the County Court.

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Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

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Ballots and barbs in by-election litmus test for Labor

State Liberals hope voter frustration over living costs and crime will deliver them upsets in two by-elections being held at once in capital city suburbs.

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Mystery surrounds man's death in blaze above law office

The death of a man in a fire above a law office is being treated as suspicious as homicide squad detectives investigate.

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Ciao Olympics: Snowboarder Guseli going for Italy gold

Teenage Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli says he will be going all out to win gold at the next Olympics in Milan-Cortina to honour his Italian roots.

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Broken collarbone won't ruin Jakara's bid for more gold

Olympic champion mogul skier Jakara Anthony hasn't skied since snapping her collarbone last year, but says she'll be ready to defend her title in Italy in 2026.

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Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

All reforms are on the table as part of a so-called bail law review, including re-establishing offences found to disproportionately target Aboriginal people.

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Bail decision delays for accused 'Pam the Bird' vandal

A man who allegedly spray-painted "Pam the Bird" graffiti across Melbourne trains and landmarks is yet to learn whether he will be released on bail.

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Fire-ravaged state on high alert for 'killer' heatwave

There will be no reprieve from a summer heatwave for several days for residents of a bushfire-ravaged state as conditions fuel blazes.

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Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

As they continue to battle bushfires which have ripped through a major national park, firefighters are worried about what the future holds for small towns.

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Students get more power over sexual assault complaints

An independent office designed to help university students escalate concerns about sexual misconduct is expected to handle about 15,000 complaints a year.

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Firefighters rush to contain blazes ahead of heatwave

A few days of hot weather poses fresh risks for firefighters battling blazes and nearby communities.

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Crews guard richest collection of rock art from blazes

Emergency crews are fighting to contain out-of-control bushfires from scorching a rich concentration of Indigenous rock art as hotter weather looms.

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AFL legend's son jailed over 'troubling' $140,000 fraud

The son of an AFL great will spend nine months behind bars for fraudulently stealing $140,000 from a family-owned golf business to fund his gambling addiction.

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Crews race to prepare as blazes rage ahead of hot spell

Fires continue to burn out of control on the western flank of a national park, with people urged to leave or monitor conditions while crews work on containment.

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'It came in hot and fast': lucky locals count blessings

Residents and firefighters are still on edge as weather conditions are forecast to heighten bushfire dangers as many grateful locals escape serious damage.

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Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Indigenous people and their supporters have marched in streets across Australia to protest Australia Day, saying January 26 is a day of mourning.

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Land Forces protesters vow to fight charges in court

Close to 30 people have fronted a Melbourne court, charged over violent protests outside a controversial weapons exhibition.

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'It was just money': Dipper on son's $140k fraud

Footy legend Robert DiPierdomenico's son has faced court for stealing more than $140,000 from a golfing wholesaler whose boss called for him to be jailed.

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Duck hunting reloads despite a shorter season

A state report on duck season has conservationists at odds with hunters over the future of the recreational activity.

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Son of Aussie Olympian joins MLB outfit Pirates

Robinson Smith, son of three-time Australian Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingstone, has joined Major League Baseball outfit Pittsburgh Pirates on a six-year deal.

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