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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has warned that a Coalition government teaming up with One Nation would be a disaster, saying the prospect "terrifies" him. Meanwhile, Liberal leader Jess Wilson remains unfazed by One Nation's popularity, focusing instead on winning a majority government.
The death of an eight-month-old baby girl in Ballarat has been described as "absolutely tragic" by a family support service. Homicide squad detectives are investigating the baby's death, which has caused widespread hurt in the community.
A 40-year-old man has pleaded guilty to crashing his car into a home in north-west Victoria, causing $180,000 in damage, and fleeing the scene on foot. The incident occurred on Game Street, Merbein, on May 11, when the unlicensed driver, Paul Jenkins, crashed his Ford Falcon XR6 through a power pole and into a home, metres from where a 70-year-old man was sleeping.
The City of Greater Bendigo council has voted to keep Bendigo Cup Day as a public holiday, despite concerns from businesses. The decision was made following a community survey that drew 2,672 responses.
A dramatic incident unfolded at the AFL preliminary final between Hawthorn and Brisbane, with a man expected to be charged for throwing a plate of food at a woman and child. Umpire Hayden Meyer felt threatened by abuse from Hawks players and fans.
Lachie Neale's AFL grand final hopes not over yet, as Brisbane Lions appeal his suspension. An appeals board hearing will be held on Friday.
Collingwood's Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes, and has shared the moment with six-year-old cancer patient Logan, who has become a close friend. The young Magpies star dedicated his award to Logan, who has been battling cancer and has formed a special bond with Daicos.
An independent review of Epworth HealthCare's governance framework has found no significant gaps, but made 21 recommendations to improve its clinical governance arrangements. The review was triggered by allegations against a gynaecologist who allegedly performed unnecessary operations on women.
The Royal Children's Hospital's $50 million expansion nears completion, but 20 new beds will go unused due to a lack of funding for extra staff. Hospital staff are expressing their frustration and devastation over the development.
Victoria is likely to experience a more active hayfever season due to the state's warm and wet winter. The conditions have created an ideal environment for tree and grass pollen to thrive, with Melbourne already experiencing high levels of tree pollen.
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