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Judge tells murderer to 'stop the crocodile tears'

Sven Lindemann, 52, has been told off by a judge after pretending to sob during a pre-sentence hearing where he admitted murdering his partner.

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Lifting developers tax would boost Vic budget by $8.2b

Urgent cost-of-living relief could be rolled out for Victorians if the state government lifted the windfall gains tax on developers, the Greens argue.

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Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis

Housing affordability has worsened in Australia and could be set to deteriorate further but there is no easy fix on the horizon.

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Truckie to face trial on fewer school bus crash charges

Truck driver Jamie Gleeson, 50, has been committed to stand trial in the Victorian County Court, charged over a crash that left students seriously injured.

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Conflicting accounts over lead-up to school bus crash

Truck driver Jamie Gleeson, 50, has faced court for a committal hearing, charged over a crash that left primary school students seriously injured.

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Sick boy was 'so much worse' when let go from hospital

A coroner is investigating the circumstances that led to a 19-month-old boy's death from meningitis after he was seen by multiple health professionals.

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Ongoing regional rail strikes could affect Swifties

V/Line workers have kicked off a campaign of ongoing strikes, prompting a warning of significant disruptions on the rail network and heavy traffic on roads.

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Captain Cook to return as council reinstates statue

A Melbourne council will return a Captain Cook statue that was vandalised after voting down a motion to consult the community on a new location.

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Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.

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Tim Minchin returns for Groundhog Day homecoming

The musical Groundhog Day is set for its Australian premiere - bringing a sense of completion for writer Tim Minchin, who says it's a 'sort of homecoming'.

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Premier denies duck shooting links killed Vic ban

Victoria's premier is standing by her government's refusal to ban recreational duck hunting, insisting she has not been influenced by personal circumstances.

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Cook memorial replacement up to council, says premier

The decision of whether to replace a second vandalised Captain Cook memorial lies with the local council, according to Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan.

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Victorian duck hunting season gets the green light

The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing hunters to undergo training from 2025.

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Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Victorians have marked Australia Day in a myriad of ways, from celebrations of the nation's progress to mourning the impact of colonialism, and the tennis.

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Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday

Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips.

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Middle income earners primed for extra tax relief

The prime minister says middle income earners are at the centre of an income tax overhaul that he will flesh out in a speech on Thursday.

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Fate of duck hunting in Victoria hangs in the balance as deadline looms for government decision

State Labor MPs are being polled by minister on ‘controversial issue’ after parliamentary inquiry recommending 2024 ban

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Flood risk persists as warm weather returns to Victoria

Communities impacted by heavy rain and floodwaters in Victoria remain at risk with emergency warnings in place despite warm weather returning to the state.

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Flood threat persists as weather forecast offers relief

The flood threat continues for some Victorian communities but there are no more major rain events forecast in coming days, as towns focus on recovery.

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Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.

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Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.

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Victorians warned to bunker down for more summer storms

Thunderstorms influenced by tropical humidity could dump as much as 200mm of rain on parts of Victoria as the state braces for widespread flooding.

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Cost of living relief on table but cash handouts vetoed

Finely-tuned government assistance could be on its way for households struggling under cost of living pressures, the prime minister says.

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Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.

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Protesters storm the stage at Carols by Candlelight

Protesters have failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of people who sang along with big-name performers at Melbourne's traditional Carols by Candlelight.

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