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The engine of Victoria’s growth under Labor has been turbocharged but the spending has left a massive interest bill, as well as the highest taxes in the nation. Ex-premiers Steve Bracks and Jeff Kennett give their verdict on Labor’s decade of power.
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10 years of Labor: More to build, less to make, and we’re poorer than before
The engine of Victoria’s growth under Labor has been turbocharged but the spending has left a massive interest bill, as well as the highest taxes in the nation. Ex-premiers Steve B...
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Bracks: Victoria is strong, and a place where everyone belongs
One of the best things about Victoria is our diversity — let’s not let the division and vilification we see overseas creep in and ruin what makes this state great.
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Kennett: Victoria is facing challenges like it never has before
Victorians must ask: Is our state is better or worse off than 10 years ago? Our debt levels will determine the quality of future — and it’s a massive challenge we must tackle now.
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Australia the world’s melanoma capital: Could a blood test change that?
Four people a day die of melanoma in Australia but a world-first blood test that detects the disease before it’s even visible on the skin could be available in a matter of months.
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Rabbi’s home attacked as grim new anti-Semitism stats revealed
Disturbing new statistics have secured Victoria’s reputation as the worst state for Jews in Australia, with some families creating an “exit strategy” if hatred continues to grow.
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DV advocate who dismissed October 7 violence inducted onto Honour Roll
Melbourne CEO who labelled Hamas attacks on Israel ‘resistance’ and denied Hezbollah was a terror group was nominated by an Allan government minister for a prestigious award.
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Roo romp: North powers to historic AFLW premiership
North Melbourne has become the first undefeated premiership side in history, capping its perfect AFLW campaign with a resounding Grand Final win over Brisbane Lions.
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Former high-flyer accused of stealing almost $500k
A well-known face on Melbourne’s social circuit and ex-husband of a Miss Universe Australia beauty has been accused of stealing almost half a million dollars from his employer.
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‘Pregnant teacher kicked’: Violence against teachers surging
Fingernails ripped out, fingers slammed in doors and a pregnant teacher kicked are among many of the disturbing incidents happening in schools as students become increasingly viole...
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Analysis: Crocker’s North have changed AFLW forever
North Melbourne didn’t just set AFLW records on its way to a maiden premiership. As ELIZA REILLY writes, the Roos produced a style which has changed the way AFLW is played and will...
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Sandra Dobrila identified as woman found dead in Mordialloc
A Mordialloc woman found dead at her James St unit is being remembered as “beautiful, kind soul” as a major homicide investigation continues.
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Allan govt accused of ‘fudging the figures’ on flood recovery road works
The Department of Transport has been unable to provide data on the past financial year’s flood recovery road works, despite blaming the maintenance for a $250m blowout to its targe...
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Tennis champion swings by prestigious golf club in Oakleigh South
Former tennis ace Andy Murray has thrilled golfers at the prestigious Metropolitan Golf Club by taking to the fairways — and it turns out he’s no slouch with a golf iron.
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City of Melb considers selling eight-storey carpark at car-boot-sale price of $52m
The City of Melbourne is believed to be deep in negotiations to sell an eight-storey car park in one of the CBD’s most illustrious pockets to a Sydney-based pub giant.
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Watch behind the scenes footage of SRL East construction
The Sunday Herald Sun recently toured three planned Suburban Rail Loop station locations as more than 1500 workers hit construction sites for the multi-billion dollar project. Take...
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‘In games we give up’: Flag hero savages Dons as board war looms
‘We are no longer feared, we’re certainly not respected’ – Essendon premiership player Paul Weston has had enough. He tells MARK ROBINSON exclusively about his plan for change.
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Grieving British mum supports Australia's social media age ban
Politicians, parents and psychologists around the world are fighting to match Australia’s historic move to ban social media for children under the age of 16 - here’s where the rule...
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Trudeau’s five word statement after Trump tariff meeting
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau let just one sentence slip after meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump who has threatened to slug both Australia and Canada with hefty...
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‘We are being dragged’: ex-army boss says Israelis want peace
Israel’s former military chief says his people are being dragged down the path of “occupation, annexation and ethnic cleansing” in Gaza against their will with most wanting a peace...
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Aussies decide: Coalition best suited to handle economy
Alarming new data shows the profound ways the cost of living crisis is hurting Australians, with more than a third of people delaying medical treatment among other concerning trend...
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Meet the cutest dogs in Australia

Capturing the incredible pups from each season of ABC TV’s beloved Muster Dogs has been an absolute joy – and being able to freeze those unique moments on the land throug...

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Shocking footage of Forest Hill Chase ram raid
Dramatic vision has captured the moment a stolen SUV smashed through a popular shopping centre in Melbourne’s east, damaging seven businesses before ramming into a kiosk.
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Inside the dope camp of ‘Nick the Riverman’
Gelu Pucea shocked police when they found his detailed video guide on growing commercial quantities of cannabis. But his helpful how-to was only the first part of an extraordinary ...
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