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[Jacinta Allan @JacintaAllanMP]

Neale Daniher made our state and our country better. And we will never forget him.

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

#EXCLUSIVE: Victoria’s largest sexual health clinic and education centre will shut its CBD clinic this week.

It says state government funding hasn’t kept up with soaring demand and overhead costs.

https://t.co/MPzAfEJzYA

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

RT @nswpolice: Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the sce…

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

@FerrierSteph Certainly a bit of news around to keep you busy!

[Jacinta Allan @JacintaAllanMP]

A police operation is currently underway in Porepunkah, in Victoria’s Northeast.

I have been briefed by the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police. This situation remains active.

Victoria Police officers, and all our first responders, show extraordinary bravery and courage every single day.

They are the best of us – and the thoughts of all Victorians are with them today.

Please follow the advice of Victoria Police and avoid the area.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

[Richard Willingham @rwillingham]

Two weeks ago we revealed a a male childcare worker was sacked for kissing toddlers and grooming families from one childcare centre in 2020, then banned from the industry in 2024 was able to keep a working with children check. It’s still valid this morning.

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

#BREAKING: All 242 passengers on flight AI171 have died.

[Air India @airindia]

Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.

The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.

The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.

We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.

Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident.

Air India will release further information via regular updates on its X handle (https://t.co/E5GNmjUHdL) and on https://t.co/j0KFr3rQU2.

Note to Editors: Air India requests media persons not to call the dedicated passenger hotline number.

[ABC News @abcnews]

Victoria's Labor government has handed down its budget for the next financial year, with state debt predicted to rise to record levels. https://t.co/fy9pPDGmD1

[ABC News @abcnews]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new cabinet that brings in Anne Aly and sees Tanya Plibersek and Michelle Rowland change portfolios. https://t.co/ZpiKBSyzyW

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

It was such a privilege to share Lauchlan’s story.

[ABC News @abcnews]

About one in 10 fathers experience poor mental health during their partner's pregnancy or their child’s first year. https://t.co/x22XMO5wOQ

[Richard Willingham @rwillingham]

Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush set to be named as new Victoria Police chief commissioner https://t.co/C7oHBycWvg

[ABC News @abcnews]

The loss of Peter Dutton's seat has forced the question of who will replace him to lead the smallest Liberal party room in the party's modern history. https://t.co/jJjqdIxFif

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Anthony Albanese becomes the first Prime Minister to win back-to-back elections since John Howard in 2004.

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#BREAKING: Anthony Albanese has been returned to office as Prime Minister, with Labor winning today’s federal election.

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

ABC Election Analyst Antony Green says it’s “certainly a win” for Labor.

[ABC News @abcnews]

#LIVE: Counting in the federal election is underway after polls closed on Australia's eastern coast.
https://t.co/efWPDKBmyI

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

That magnificent start to the @abcnews election coverage sent shivers down my spine. #AusVotes2025

[AEC ✏️ @AusElectoralCom]

Australia, today is election day! 🥳

Get down to your local polling place between 8am and 6pm and have your say!

Don't forget to support your local community & grab a democracy sausage or piece of cake while you're there! 🍰

Locations: https://t.co/E1RWqE8oPy

[Costa Haritos @CostaHaritos]

#BREAKING: A helicopter carrying three people has crashed into waters off Point Lonsdale. Police say two males and one female are being transferred to hospital with serious injuries.

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It follows council officers removing several A-frame signs at a polling booth in Kew, featuring Liberal candidate for Kooyong, Amelia Hamer.

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#BREAKING: The Liberal Party’s Victorian Division has won a Supreme Court injunction against the Boroondara City Council in Melbourne’s east.