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A major cyber security incident targeting Alliance Distribution Services has halted book deliveries, leaving local independent bookstores and prominent Australian authors in a difficult position ahead of the busy Christmas trading period.
Following an extraordinary run of 10 wins from 12 games, Carlton caretaker coach Josh Fraser has officially confirmed his desire to land the permanent senior coaching role. The former Collingwood ruckman has engineered a stunning turnaround for the Blues, putting them on the precipice of an unlikely finals appearance.
Australian football stars Cortnee Vine and Tameka Yallop have secured blockbuster moves ahead of the upcoming A-League Women season. Vine joins reigning champions Melbourne City, while veteran midfielder Yallop heads to Wellington Phoenix in a historic transfer.
Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not take the field this weekend as the club grapples with an AFL investigation into a controversial, unregistered contract waiver. The club faces potential sanctions after it was revealed the defender had signed away legal rights regarding future brain injuries.
Victoria’s health watchdog has issued an urgent ban against a second Melbourne man accused of posing as a medical practitioner. Maher Aboudargham and his alleged co-conspirator face serious criminal charges after allegedly charging over $20,000 for bogus chronic illness treatments.
A damning breakdown of regional Victorian healthcare data reveals emergency rooms are bearing the brunt of a systemic crisis. Frontline doctors warn of 'war zone' conditions, with patients routinely waiting over 24 hours for treatment.
A year after a partial human skull was discovered on the banks of the Murray River in Mildura, police are turning to advanced carbon dating at the Australian National University. With initial forensic tests proving inconclusive, investigators admit the identity of the remains may never be known.
A massive multi-agency operation has targeted more than 100 service stations across Australia in a coordinated crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales. Authorities warn that some local outlets may face temporary closures as investigations into organized crime links continue.
Multiple drivers have been left stranded with severe tyre and rim damage after hitting a notorious pothole on the Calder Freeway. The incident has reignited community fury over the state of regional Victoria's crumbling road network.
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