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Victoria’s unprecedented bushfire crisis has entered its second day. NewsWire/ Jason Edwards

Disaster declared as catastrophic bushfire crisis rages on

Victoria remains in the grip of a ‘catastrophic’ bushfire crisis with dozens of uncontrolled blazes, prompting state of disaster declarations in 19 areas.

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Farmers and locals work to defend property near Yarck.

Child missing, homes lost as 40 fierce bushfires rage on

A child and two adults are missing as severe bushfires continue to rip through Victoria.

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Authorities are warning people in some areas to evacuate or face certain death from the fires. (HANDOUT/Victoria State Control Centre)

Victoria hit with worst fire danger level since Black Summer

Residents in Victoria’s northeast are preparing for the worst as authorities warn a repeat of Black Summer fires could be imminent.

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Brynne Edelsten has dodged questions after being charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine.

Socialite Brynne Edelsten charged with drug trafficking

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after being charged with drug trafficking and possession offences.

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An out of control fire in Longwood is threatening lives.

‘Take shelter now’: Emergency as bushfire threatens lives

Longwood locals are being told to ‘take shelter now’ in order to survive as an out of control bushfires threatens homes.

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Adam Berguiga has faced court accused of raping a woman he'd met at a nightclub on New Year's Day. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

Man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault in Melbourne

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

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Victorian Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Groth will step down at next month's party room meeting.

Sam Groth to quit as Liberal deputy in Victoria next month

Sam Groth will now resign as the Liberal Party’s deputy leader in Victoria on February 3 when Parliament resumes for the year.

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A massive sinkhole has opened up at a popular sports field, throwing local sports clubs into chaos as residents are urged to stay away.

Why sinkholes suddenly appear revealed after park opens up

Sinkholes are common and often go unreported, experts say, after residents were shocked when a huge gaping hole opened up on a popular park.

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Police are searching for 11 tens and a black Ford ute after a park ambush.

Brothers ambushed in machete-wielding park attack

Two teen brothers were allegedly lured to a suburban park and ambushed by 11 teen attackers following a dispute online.

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A man has been arrested over the firebombing of a prominent Melbourne rabbi’s car .

Man arrested over Christmas firebombing of rabbi’s car

A man has been arrested over the firebombing of a prominent Melbourne rabbi’s car on Christmas Day. 

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Sam Groth, centre, with Jess Wilson.

Sam Groth remains lame duck Liberal deputy leader

Former tennis ace Sam Groth is remaining as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party despite announcing he won’t contest the next election as a candidate. His colleagues are now speaking out.

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Sinkhole at AJ Burkitt Reserve and the path of North East Link tunnel boring machines (circled is the sinkhole location).

Anger over massive oval sinkhole as locals ask one big question

The ground collapsed in late on Monday, leaving behind a hole about 10 metres wide.

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A 16-year-old boy who was shot in an alleged targeted attack has been identified by his grieving family.

‘Precious boy’: Teen killed in drive-by shooting identified

A 16-year-old boy who was shot in an alleged targeted attack has been identified by his grieving family.

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A woman has been left with glass fragments in her eyes after a group of youths threw bricks at cars from a Highway overpass in Melbourne's southeast. Victoria Police.

Woman left with glass in eyes after shock act

A woman has been left with glass fragments in her eyes after a group of youths carried out a shocking act on a major Melbourne highway.

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