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Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Lightning-bound Watson hopes for netball pay deal soon

Australian Diamonds captain Liz Watson feels for her fellow Super Netball players as uncertainty surrounds the sport's looming pay-deal deadline.

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

Father's cause of death during evening dog walk unknown

An 18-year-old man will remain in custody after appearing in court charged with murder after a father was found dead following a late-night dog walk in Geelong.

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Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.

'Disgusting' killed teen's family cry as boy acquitted

'Disgusting' killed teen's family cry as boy acquitted

Family and supporters of murdered 16-year-old Declan Cutler have screamed out in a Melbourne court room as one of eight boys was acquitted of his murder.

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

Feedback from rugby star Jordie Barrett could help turn things around for Nick Meaney after a wayward night with the boot for the Storm No.1 in the NRL semi.

Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk

Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk

A murder charge has been laid over the death of a father who was found with head wounds after embarking on a late-night dog walk in Geelong's CBD.

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Bid to lure in new audiences for Melbourne Fashion Week

Bid to lure in new audiences for Melbourne Fashion Week

Bid to lure in new audiences for Melbourne Fashion Week

Bid to lure in new audiences for Melbourne Fashion Week

New venues have been added to Melbourne Fashion Week festivities with a greater focus on attracting new audiences.

Delay to bail decision for teen charged over abduction

Delay to bail decision for teen charged over abduction

Delay to bail decision for teen charged over abduction

Delay to bail decision for teen charged over abduction

A teen accused of attacking a school boy as he walked home, leaving him with life-altering injuries, will have to wait to hear if he is released on bail.

Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder

Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder

Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder

Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder

From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.

Magpies' Maynard won't hold back against GWS

Magpies' Maynard won't hold back against GWS

Magpies' Maynard won't hold back against GWS

Magpies' Maynard won't hold back against GWS

A match-up with Giants star Toby Greene looms for Brayden Maynard after the Collingwood defender beat his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal.

Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track

Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track

Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track

Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos will return in place of Taylor Adams for the preliminary final against GWS after a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Girl drowns, another rescued off Victorian coast

Girl drowns, another rescued off Victorian coast

Girl drowns, another rescued off Victorian coast

Girl drowns, another rescued off Victorian coast

A girl has died and another has been rescued by a passer-by after the 12-year-olds got into trouble while swimming at Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula.

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

A decision to end a major government contract has thrust school cleaners into job uncertainty, with a union saying it shows "everything wrong" with the system.

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Cripps ready to get one back on Lions' Dunkley

Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.

It's bin a tough time for fresh veg despite price hikes

Australian consumers are buying less at the shops because of rising prices, but they are continuing to bin large amounts of fresh produce, new data shows.

Dodoro to step back from key recruiting role at Bombers

Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro will "step back" from the role with former West Coast and Gold Coast player Matt Rosa taking over.

Carjacking gunman remains at large after evading police

An elusive gunman has kidnapped one man and assaulted a woman before stealing her car, with extra police sent to track him down in Victoria's north.

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Towers to be torn down for first housing 'accelerator'

Victoria will spend its share of federal housing funding building 769 new homes, including more than 230 in a redevelopment of two dilapidated Melbourne towers.

Man charged over $800k online investment scams

A 63-year-old man is accused of stealing more than $800,000 from Victorians through online investment scams involving fake websites.

Sydney teenager makes pitch for Boston Red Sox history

No Australian has played Major League Baseball for the iconic Boston Red Sox - something Sydney teenager Adam Bates is aiming to change.

Machete group targeted vulnerable kids leaving school

One of three teens who abducted a 14-year-old on his way home from school has applied for bail, as a court hears the victim has suffered life-altering injuries.

Late voting AFL Bulldogs great assaulted election staff

Former AFL Bulldogs great Tony Liberatore has been ordered to make a charitable donation after assaulting an election worker who tried to stop him voting late.

Blues are better with maligned McKay: forward coach

He may have struggled with his goal kicking this season but Harry McKay makes the Blues' attack better, insists Carlton forwards coach Ash Hansen.

Accused pub stabber's case fast-tracked for trial

The man accused of stabbing a father outside a pub in country Victoria has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial in Victoria's Supreme Court.

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