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A star-studded concert has paid tribute to music legend John Farnham, with thousands filling Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena and many more watching around the country. The sold-out show marked the beginning of the Lend Your Voice campaign to raise $1 million for Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
Hawthorn fans face a minimum five-year ban from AFL games and stadiums if identified as having thrown bottles at umpires during a heated preliminary final match. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from the AFL, the Premier, and the AFL Fans Association.
Melbourne has emerged as the sole undefeated team in the AFLW season after a 34-point win over Carlton. However, the Demons may face a significant cost for their win after star forward Georgia Gall suffered an ankle injury.
Brisbane has secured a thrilling 20.11 (131) to 19.8 (122) win over Hawthorn in their AFL preliminary final showdown at the MCG. The match ended in controversy and ugly scenes, with furious Hawthorn fans throwing bottles at the field umpires after a contentious late call.
A 50-year-old man was rescued after falling 30 metres down a rock crevice in San Remo, south-east of Melbourne. Emergency services faced challenging conditions in accessing the site, but a multi-agency response ultimately led to a successful rescue.
A unique housing scheme in Mildura has been providing funding to local schools for over 140 years, with 184 lots leased to individuals and organisations instead of being sold freehold. The scheme, set up by Canadian engineers William B Chaffey and George Chaffey, generates around $1.95 million annually for 27 primary and secondary schools.
Travellers Aid, a vital service helping Victorians and visitors navigate the state's public transport system, is celebrating 110 years of assisting those in need. The organisation provides a range of services, including mobility assistance, travel companions, and emotional support.
The Victorian Coalition has pledged to build three select-entry high schools in Melbourne's outer suburbs and convert six existing schools to focus on academic achievers if elected in November. The policy aims to double the number of selective places available to high-performing students.
A re-elected Labor government in Victoria has pledged to introduce sweeping new laws to tackle sexual violence and family abuse, with a focus on tougher penalties for offenders and increased protections for victims. The proposed changes are inspired by two high-profile family violence cases and aim to crack down on what the government describes as family violence "loopholes".
Victorian Greens MP Tim Read has died aged 64, following a high-profile battle with metastatic cancer. Dr Read, who announced his retirement from the Victorian parliament in January, used his final year as the Member for Brunswick to fight against the Allan government's decision to close VicHealth.
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