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Art for Stuart Kavanagh op ed on heatwaves

OpinionMildura58 minutes ago

Five rules for surviving a Mildura heatwave

Close the blinds, stack the freezer and take the heat seriously. Here is my playbook for surviving consecutive mid-40 degree summer days in Mildura without losing your cool.

The Victorian swindlers sentenced for stealing cash in 2025

The most prolific sticky-fingered Victorian cons revealed

These trusted accountants, project managers and legal executives stole millions of dollars in cash from their unsuspecting victims. See how they were dealt with by the courts last year.

Carlton AFL premiership player and ex-planning minister Justin Madden will lead a review into what Wyndham council does with land reserved for Western United's stadium

Wyndham Leader58 minutes ago

AFL great leads council review into vacant stadium land

As deadline day approaches for Western United to rid itself of debt, Wyndham Council has appointed an AFL legend to help decide what should be done with land slated for the club’s stadium.

3 Penny Lane, McCrae was destroyed by a landslide on the Mornington Peninsula on Jauary 14, 2025. Supplied; Nick MOran/Linked In

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Local council “forced” to introduce flawed planning controls

“Do it, or we’ll do it for you”: Mornington Peninsula’s mayor says the state government “forced” the local council to rush through controversial new planning controls.

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Save Kingswood campaign. 7000 submissions have been lodged protesting the proposed rezoning and redevelopment of Kingswood Golf Course. Kevin Poulter (front - centre) with some of the people who signed the submissions. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Council’s red-faced plea to govt in Kingswood development ‘scandal’

A Melbourne council’s “mistake” in missing the deadline to lodge an appeal over the Kingswood Golf Course development has led it to resort to pleading with the state government to “do the right thing”.

Sewage vacuum trucks spotted near Sorrentoâs main strip have sparked speculation among holidaymakers, but South East Water insists thereâs no crisis brewing. Picture: Supplied/CSA Specialised Services

Why more sewage trucks are rolling through Sorrento this summer

Sewage vacuum trucks spotted near Sorrento’s main strip have sparked speculation among tourists but the local water authority has insisted there is no crisis brewing on the Peninsula.

Creswick junior football player and car enthusiast Odinn Cole, 15, died on January 2, 2026. Picture: Contributed

Young Creswick footballer remembered for ‘heart of gold’

The football community has rallied around the family of teenage Creswick player Odinn Cole, whose death has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating his loyalty and kindness.

What locals say are hidden gems in Shepparton

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Hidden gems: Shepparton places ‘only the locals know about’

When it comes to finding the best places to socialise, dine and exercise in any country town — who better to ask than the locals.It’s why we hit the streets of Shepparton, asking those born-and-bred in town “what’s something only the locals would know about?”

More than 100 people have been evacuated from Fountain Gate Shopping Centre on the afternoon of January 2, 2026 after fears of a gas leak. Picture: Supplied/ Westfield

Gas leak forces evacuation from major shopping centre

Emergency crews evacuated more than 100 people from Westfield Fountain Gate shopping centre after a gas leak.

Lynkon Thorpe from Mildura has been charged with armed robbery and refused bail-

Mildura woman allegedly attacked with hammer during home invasion

A woman was allegedly held at gunpoint and struck in the head with a claw hammer after two men forced their way into her Mildura unit.

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The eastern suburbs fraudsters, thieves that were exposed in 2025

From DNA evidence on a half-eaten can of creamed rice to a $46,000 shoplifting spree, here are some of the most bizarre ways eastern suburbs fraudsters and thieves were busted in 2025.

Police are investigating an assault in a carpark of a shopping centre on Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield on 28 November just before 9.30pm. Picture: Supplied / Victoria Police

Good Samaritan knocked out in front of teenage son

A father was knocked unconscious after he tried to break up a fight outside a supermarket while his teenage son watched.

Trentham Waters resort which opened last month is an oasis in the desert. Picture: Facebook

Move over Palm Springs, Mildura has the hottest new resort

A racing champion has created Victoria’s answer to Palm Springs in an unlikely location, promising to transform Mildura into a luxury holiday destination.

Local Sport

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUG 18: Jaxon Binns of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 23 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Massive plus’: Berwick’s plan for ex-Blue Binns

Fresh off Carlton’s list following his shock delisting, the prospect of Jaxon Binns lacing up in the Eastern league is more than enough to excite Berwick coach Andrew Williams, who backs the ex-Blue for an AFL lifeline.

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At peace with death: Ex-Cat, VFL coach details ‘horrific’ cancer battle

Damien Christensen thought he just had stomach pain. Six weeks later, the former Geelong player and long-time coach has accepted he won’t make it to his 63rd birthday. He shares his tragic story from his hospital bed to raise awareness about his rare cancer.

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EFNL 2025: Kai Owens has landed at Doncaster East. Picture: Matt Walker

Revealed: All the latest Eastern league key signings

Ex-AFL talent, state league names, homecoming heroes and more – ink has been hitting paper across all five Eastern league divisions as clubs prepare for 2026 …

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Ted Clayton of Fitzroy celebrates kicking a goal during the round seven VAFA Premier B MenÃs match between Fitzroy and Beaumaris at Brunswick Street Oval in Fitzroy North, Victoria on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Signing tracker: Every move across the VAFA Premier grades

There has been plenty of movement across the VAFA’s top three grades to start the off-season and you can keep up-to-date in our signing tracker. See every club’s recruits.

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Local Footy

Preston captain Liam Mackie leads the Bullants out for their final game of the 2025 season.

Hall-of-famer’s plan to save historic VFL clubs from ruin

Legendary Box Hill Hawks administrator John Ure fears more historic VFL clubs will become extinct unless the AFL starts to give them financial help. This is his idea for how it could work.

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Tasmania's Perri King kicks under pressure. Picture: Solstice Digital

Victorian Football

Devils continue to bolster playing stocks

The Tasmania Devils have continued to bolster their playing stocks for entry into the VFL and VFLW competitions. See every confirmed signing for the men’s and women’s teams here.

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EFNL 2026: Ex-Mooroolbark coach Ben Wheat has joined South Croydon and Box Hill. Picture: Mooroolbark FC

State league, suburban power snap up ex-Eastern coach

Some three months on from an abrupt senior coaching exit, one former Eastern league mentor has found a new home at a VFL club – and a suburban top-division power – as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.

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Locked and loaded - Devils Nathaniel Sulzberger and Hugh Dixon ready for VFL preseason to kick off. Picture TFC

Victorian Football

Why ex-AFL player is backing Devils for finals push in 2026

Fresh from two VFL grand finals, a former AFL player and Tasmania Devils recruit believes the VFL’s newest team can make the finals in their debut season.

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Real Estate

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Developers eye award-winning $12m Mornington estate

Developers have their sights set on an award-winning Mornington Peninsula icon which could sell for $12m.

Homeowner hit with $247k fine for parking on grass

Homeowner hit with $247k fine for parking on grass

A single mother faces financial ruin after being told to pay over $247,000 in fines for a violation on her own driveway.

MELBOURNE . 27/01/2023. TENNIS. Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Paul on Rod Laver Arena. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a laugh with US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Double’: Albo’s shock act as landlord

The PM is entering the new year having accomplished a rare feat among the nation’s landlords amid strained rental affordability.

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Jen Hawkins’ secret $6m blow amid backlash

Aussie model Jennifer Hawkins is in the midst of a $6 million blow just months after neighbours began selling up amid a separate four-year construction.

Inner East

Police are investigating after bricks were thrown from an overpass onto the Princes Highway in Springvale just before 1am on 3 January, damaging five cars and injuring one female driver. Picture: Supplied/ Victoria Police

Hunt for youths who threw bricks at moving cars on freeway

Police are searching for a group of youths who threw bricks off a Melbourne freeway overpass, injuring a woman when glass fragments flew into her eyes from her shattered windscreen.

Revealed: The players battling for VMCU carnival honours

Revealed: The players battling for VMCU carnival honours

The Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union carnival will get underway on January 5 with teams from across Melbourne set to compete in age groups between under 12s and 17s. See every selected team.

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Machete attackers ambush teens in Pakenham street

Two teenagers have been attacked by machete-wielding assailants in Pakenham, marking the second brutal weapon assault in the suburb within days.

From barbecues to trips to the picturesque outer east, this is how Melbourne celebrated New Year's Eve

From BBQs to fireworks: How Melbourne is saying goodbye to 2025

Thousands of revellers are set to descend on the banks of the Yarra in a race for the best vantage points as Melbourne gears up for an epic New Year’s Eve finale.

Inner South

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$1m to solve his murder, but ‘Afghan Ali’ had just $1000 in bank

Mohammed “Afghan Ali” Keshtiar had an imposing criminal reputation, but only $1000 to his name when he was gunned down.

Sharks have returned to Victorian waters, with two spotted just offshore near a popular Mornington Peninsula beach in recent days â the first sightings of the summer. Picture: Supplied/Dorsal

White sharks spotted near Peninsula beach

Two white sharks have been spotted near a busy Peninsula beach, with the large predators seen dangerously close to swimmers and fishermen.

Melbourne's worst online sex fiends

The sex fiends who used the web for their vile offending

This disturbing line up consists of online sex creeps who were busted using the web to commit vile offences. We’ve named and shamed some of the worst to pass through Melbourne’s courts this year.

Campaign to have improvements made to Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road in Yellingbo. There have been four accidents including one fatal in the last six months on the same bend near Lemongum Road. Vic Roads has temporarily lowered the speed limit from 100 to 80 kmph but readers are saying its the actual road surface that is the real issue. There is evidence of some new bitumen on sections of the road. Picture: Steve Tanner

Speed limit reduction on vital link road slammed as ‘unnecessary’

The speed limit on a road linking two holiday hot spots has been slashed by 20km/h, angering locals who say it has been done “without transparent consultation”.

Melbourne City

HOLD Sam Abdulrahim known as the Punisher. Sam is fighting in a boxing match on Saturday, also survived and underworld shooting in fawkner. Pictured at Powerplay Gym. Picture: Jason Edwards

ExclusiveMelbourne City

How authorities finally forced ‘The Punisher’ out of Victorian boxing rings

The state government’s boxing regulator took years land a blow on gangster Sam Abdulrahim’s boxing promotion business.

New Years Eve fireworks 2026 9pm show at Docklands looking over the Melbourne skyline. Picture: Jason Edwards

Happy New Year Melbourne: City rings in 2026 in style

New Year’s Eve revellers have packed out celebration zones across Melbourne and welcomed 2026 with a fireworks and laser show in the CBD. See the pictures.

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Melb home linked to Wentworth star could fetch $2m+

Melb home linked to Wentworth star could fetch $2m+

A South Melbourne house linked to Wentworth star Sophia Katos has hit the market with a seven-figure price guide.

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How CFA members with a pair of binoculars are keeping us safe

At the height of fire season, lone fire tower operators keep watch over vast areas with a map, radio, and some practical know-how. See how they do the essential job.

East

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - 31/12/2023 New Years Eve Midnight fireworks at Docklands, 2023. PICTURE : David Geraghty

All the photos: NYE in the Yarra Valley

Revellers will flock to the Yarra Valley’s most scenic spots as New Year’s Eve celebrations begin. See all the photos.

The General Store in Ferny Creek is up for sale

Iconic Hills business that has survived fires, storms on the market

A historic general store that has served the Dandenong Ranges for more than 120 years is the latest iconic Hills business to hit the market this year.

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A 37-townhouse project on the former Brandon Park Secondary College site at 30 Brandon Park Dr, Wheelers Hill was given the green light at a Monash council meeting last week, leaving neighbours unable to challenge the multi-storey development. Picture: Supplied/City of Monash

Massive townhouse project approved with no consultation

A massive 37-townhouse project will built on a former school site in Melbourne’s southeast despite fears over traffic chaos and a shortage of parking, and with no consultation.

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The ARC team at Ringwood Magistrates Court The new ARC (mental health court) opening in Ringwood. The court will be held around the oval table. Left to right is Laura McClure arc registrar, LSC Andy Cove ARC prosecutor, Zoe Cameron Court Services Manager, Magistrate Bate Regional Coordinating Magistrate, Magistrate Grigor ARC magistrate, Millie Watters Victoria Legal Aid ARC lawyer, Beth Cowley Team Leader Therapeutic Programs and Hollie Le Brun CISP/ARC advanced case manager. Picture by Wayne Taylor 8th October 2025

Breaking the cycle: The court keeping mentally ill out of jail

A specialist court is tackling Victoria’s overflowing prison system by helping recidivist offenders with serious mental and cognitive disabilities break the cycle. SEE HOW IT WORKS

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Robert Phelan of Diamond Creek bats during the DVCA Barclay Shield match between Heidelberg and Diamond Creek at Banyule Flats Reserve, on November 25, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Ranked: Every DVCA cricketer this season

We’re at the halfway point of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association season and we’ve broken down the numbers to see where every player compares against one another. See where you come in.

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Melb founding father mansion shatters record

A grand house built by Melbourne founding father John Fawkner has shattered the price record of a suburb in the city’s north by $400k.

Sadie Gould, Monica Gould, Ian Gould, Lachie Gould, Matt Gould, Rory Gould and Sandra Gould Picture: Imran Ali

Picture Gallery: New Year’s Eve at Melbourne Zoo

Families flocked to the Melbourne Zoo for a massive day out on New Year’s Eve. Check out our picture gallery of the day.

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Club makes neck guards mandatory after junior cricket tragedy

A cricket club in Melbourne’s north will become one of the first in the world to make neck guards compulsory for all junior players following the death of teenager Ben Austin in October.

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North West

Firefighters on the bushfire front near Elmhurst, Victoria. Friday, February 23, 2024. Picture: David Crosling

Victoria braces for 46C heat as fire ban declared

Melbourne is set for a 40C scorcher this week while the temperature will soar to 46C in parts of the state as a Total Fire Ban has been declared in some areas.

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Every signing: Your EDFL off-season recruiting tracker

Every signing: Your EDFL off-season recruiting tracker

Footy never stops and Essendon District league clubs are already pumping out new signings for 2026. Keep up to date with every move here plus the latest whispers from across the competition.

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The Junction Hotel in Newport, a long-standing local watering hole, has quietly hit the market. Picture: Supplied/James Gregson Commercial

The historic Melbourne pubs that could be yours

Three heritage hospitality venues worth millions have hit the market in Melbourne’s western suburbs, including a former hotel where police once made an interesting discovery.

Angus Price finished with six wickets for Westmeadows.

Season best efforts highlight VTCA action to close 2025

There were massive centuries and impressive bowling performances as the VTCA closed out the first half of its season. See who impressed.

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Outer East

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VideoPolice & Courts

Teens bailed after carjacking, wild 180km/h police chase in Melbourne’s southeast

A 13-year-old girl and two teenage boys allegedly stole a car at knifepoint before leading police on a high-speed pursuit that ended in dramatic fashion in Pakenham.

Scott Reece bats in the Chirnside Park nets.

Local cricketer’s epic batting marathon for charity

Alex Carey only batted for two-and-a-half hours, Scott Reece did it for 12. The Chirnside Park coach braved scorching heat to raise funds for charity.

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Revealed: The best young guns in Victorian country cricket

Revealed: The best young guns in Victorian country cricket

Country cricket continues to produce quality young guns from fast bowling jets to run scoring machines to star spinners. We list the best this season.

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Bairnsdale police officer Simon Gloster was sentenced at County Court for misconduct.

Unmasked: Deviant Gippsland cop preyed on vulnerable women

A long-serving Gippsland police officer exploited his position of authority to pressure vulnerable women into giving him intimate images, even having sex in uniform with a homeless victim.

South East

Alistair McCann has made an impressive start to his debut tournament.

All-rounder’s huge Country Champs performance

A Victorian all-rounder has produced a dominant performance at the Australian Country Cricket Championships as the reigning champions recorded a statement win.

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A man who allegedly committed multiple domestic violence rapes has successfully applied for bail in Gladstone Magistrates Court. Generic image.

Motorcycle stolen from Carrum Downs dealership

Thieves have used a ute to ram through a Carrum Downs motorcycle dealership’s rear door before stealing a bike in a brazen early-morning raid.

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Full list: Australia’s top reality TV suburbs revealed

A national ranking of our biggest reality TV suburbs has exposed shock winners and unexpected fallers in the battle for on-screen supremacy.

Operation Advance, saw local police join forces with the Air Win and Dog Squad to combat serious crime hotspots across Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse and Boroondara in 2025. Picture: Supplied/Victoria Police

Youths among 88 arrested in southeast crime crackdown

Police have arrested 88 people including children as young as 12 in a major southeast Melbourne crime crackdown that recovered 38 stolen cars and seized four firearms.

West

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Elderly woman hit by car first to die on Vic roads in 2026

A 22-year-old Melbourne truck driver has been charged after allegedly fatally running into an elderly woman in Melton. Her death marks Victoria’s first road fatality in the new year.

Off-season central: All the WFNL recruiting news

Off-season central: All the WFNL recruiting news

Footy never stops and WFNL league clubs are already pumping out new signings including AFL and VFL names. Keep up to date with every move here plus the latest whispers from across the competition.

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An Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) officer at the Sunshine West scene of the chicken slurry spill. Picture: Supplied

Foul chicken slurry spill leaves Sunshine cars stinking

A stinky, sludge-like spill of chicken effluent, complete with chicken feathers and giblets, was spread across two roads in Melbourne’s west, forcing a police closure and an EPA clean up.

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The shocking state of classrooms in western Victoria revealed

Regional schools located between Ballarat and Horsham are in some of the worst conditions in the state, a shocking government school maintenance report has revealed.

Ballarat

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Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending January 3

See the latest auction and sales results in Ballarat for last week.

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Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending December 27

See the latest auction and sales results in Ballarat for last week.

Players to watch, famous names in Rebels squad

Players to watch, famous names in Rebels squad

Christmas has come early for 46 aspiring footballers named in the GWV Rebels Talent League squad. Discover the players to look out for, the famous names, and the unheard of bolter.

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Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending December 20

Sebastopol proved to be a hot market last week with six properties selling for a total value of $2.9 million. See the latest auction and sales results.

Mildura

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Mildura sale and auction results, week ending January 3

See the latest auction and sales results in Mildura for last week.

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Driver dies in fatal crash with truck on Calder Highway

A driver has died in a fatal collision with a truck on a highway in in the Mallee region.

New Year's Eve: Mildura locals share their new year's resolutions

New Year, new Mildura: Locals’ 2026 resolutions revealed

We hit the streets of Mildura to capture a snapshot of the goals, promises and fresh starts locals are taking into 2026. Check back Wednesday night for a massive picture gallery.

MILDURA, AUGUST 5, 2025: *BUSH SUMMIT* The Mildura Law Courts. Picture: Mark Stewart

Mildura man allegedly kidnapped woman in Xmas day rampage

A Mildura woman was allegedly kicked, threatened with scissors and kidnapped on Christmas Day before making her escape at a service station, a court has heard.

Bass Coast

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Bass Coast sale and auction results, week ending January 3

See the latest auction and sales results on the Bass Coast for last week.

Mounting pressure on Allan government to save Phillip Island drawcard

Allan government under pressure to save Phillip Island drawcard

Uncertainty over the future of the MotoGP has sparked a major campaign as motorsport insiders say one factor is contributing to a push to relocate the event.

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Bass Coast sale and auction results, week ending December 27

See the latest auction and sales results on the Bass Coast for last week.

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Bass Coast News

Summer warning after mozzie-borne virus found in holiday spot

Victorian health authorities have issued a warning for people heading for some fun in the sun in Gippsland after a mosquito-borne virus was detected at the popular holiday destination.

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Albury Wodonga

A fire at Thologolong is not yet under control. Picture: Facebook/NSW Fire Service

UpdatedAlbury Wodonga

Residents told to monitor conditions as bushfire burns out of control

A “watch and act” message has been expanded for a bushfire near Thologolong as aerial and ground firefighting crews battle to bring it under control.

Sussan Ley

‘Stop lecturing the bush’: Regional pollies look ahead

Regional politicians declare war on distant bureaucracy as they outline an ambitious agenda to force governments to respect rural communities rather than dictate to them.

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Albury Wodonga sale and auction results, week ending January 3

See the latest auction and sales results in Albury Wodonga for last week.

An air ambulance was dispatched to the Leongatha property on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Facebook/Eye Watch - Bass Coast Police Service Area

Goulburn Valley

Teenager flown to hospital after NYE buggy crash

A teenager has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a buggy rolled at a property in Mansfield on New Year’s Eve.

Goulburn Valley

Tristan Packer pleaded guilty at the Shepparton Magistrates' Court on Monday. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Goulburn Valley

Drug-fuelled driver pleads guilty to head-on crash that injured woman

A Shepparton man who drove on the wrong side of the road and crashed head-on into a car carrying a woman and child hid an ice pipe before police arrived and told them he was tired.

A scrap metal pile fire on Old Dookie Rd in Shepparton on January 5.

Goulburn Valley

Firefighters battle burning scrap metal pile

A smoke warning has been issued for parts of Shepparton as a pile of scrap metal burns on a total fire ban day.

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Shepparton sale and auction results, week ending January 3

See the latest auction and sales results in Shepparton for last week.

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Investigators to determine cause of Seymour shed fire

Investigators are attending the scene of a storage shed fire in Seymour, after crews found it fully engulfed in flames on New Year’s Day.

Victoria

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Hawks suffer finals blow as star ruled out

Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.

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Police & Courts

Prison officials blamed for stab attack on Mokbel

Prison officials have been blamed for a nearly fatal stabbing attack on drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, that left him with an acquired brain injury.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Gold Medalist Cameron McEvoy of Team Australia poses following the Swimming medal ceremony after the Men's 50m Freestyle Final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 02, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’

After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.

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Woman walking pram mauled by pack of dogs in Sunbury

A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked to the ground and mauled by three dogs, as she walked her baby in a pram in Sunbury on Friday afternoon.

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