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Victoria's upper house has voted to defer the government's work-from-home laws to a parliamentary committee, in a major blow for Labor ahead of the November state election. The move means the legislation is now unlikely to be debated before the state election.
Elijah Hollands opens up on being delisted from Carlton AFL roster. The 24-year-old player is at peace with the decision, citing more important things in life to focus on.
Ned Buckell, a talented young runner, has overcome incredible obstacles to pursue his passion for running. After a life-threatening infection and hip replacement, he's now preparing for the Melbourne Marathon.
Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald will miss the team's NFL season opener against the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG on Friday morning. Donald, who came out of retirement last month, will not play in the game as he continues his preparations.
A grieving family has remembered a loving mother of four as a selfless woman who left an unimaginable void after she was killed in a head-on crash by a drunk driver. The family is struggling to cope with the loss.
A community is mourning the tragic deaths of two young children, Ossama El Hawli, 11, and Sarah El Hawli, seven, in a single-vehicle crash west of Melbourne. The incident has left the community in shock, with condolences pouring in for the family.
A Melbourne council has voted to ban smart glasses from its public facilities due to concerns about vulnerable community members being secretly filmed. The move aims to protect children, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals from being covertly recorded.
Almost half of Victoria's road network is in poor condition, with the state's roads crumbling faster than the government can repair them. The government has pledged to fix the way it deals with roads, including bringing road maintenance back in-house and increasing funding.
Regional Victorian residents and public transport advocates are calling for the return of passenger rail services along crucial routes in the state, as it heads towards the November election. The calls are being backed by the Victorian Greens, with the party's deputy leader Sarah Mansfield saying it's time to open a conversation about reinstating the service.
Stores selling illicit tobacco products can be shut down immediately under new laws. Dozens of inspectors will conduct spot checks statewide to enforce the new regulations.
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