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Bringing you weekly video updates along with regular breaking news and headlines from across the world. Reporter: @testok51981(Tariq)🗞

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Melbourne Storm have suffered their 7th straight loss, a first in the club’s history.
After going down 28–10 to the Dolphins,

The Storm led 10–6 at halftime through Wishart and Faalogo,

But Storm couldn’t add to their score as the Dolphins ran in four tries in Second Half,
including 2 key tries to Jack Bostock and Jamayme Isaako in Dolphins Lineup

Tariq’s Key Stats
[Analysis]
Ball movement proved key, with the Dolphins recording 291 passes to Melbourne’s 187.
Written by @testok51981 [Tariq]
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Fuel prices have dropped across Australia, With most petrol types now cheaper than they were before the War Began

The dip comes as the
Australian Labor Government boosts fuel supply from overseas, including new deals with Singapore and Malaysia, and cutting the petrol tax by half

Right now:
• Premium is sitting below $2.10
• Unleaded is around $1.80

A welcome shift for drivers, after weeks of rising costs at the bowser.
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A fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries has prompted a Watch and Act alert, with emergency services responding quickly.

One person nearby the fire described heavy smoke and affects of shaking during the height of the incident.

Officials say up to 50% of Melbourne’s fuel supply could be affected

It was likely a Gas Leak that started the fire.

Crews are continuing efforts to stabilise the situation. But it's likely to take another 5hours to bring under control.
Written by @testok51981 #breaking

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The government is taking a balanced approach when it comes to the fuel crisis.

He's Trusting Australians to voluntarily work from home rather than imposing strict mandates.

He has ruled out COVID-era lockdowns,

The Prime Minister has said that extreme measures like fuel rationing will only be used as an absolute last resort.

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Aus PM Anthony Albanese is encouraging Australians to take steps to ease fuel demand during his national address.

He says one of the steps to ease demand is to use public transport where possible.

The government earlyer today also announced tax relief for those affected.

^This includes pausing debt collection and creating what they call “Generous payment plans”.

Albo also wanted to reassure Australians the country is not involved in the war conflict overseas.
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Fuel Update | The Australian Prime Minister will address the nation at 7pm with a focus on fuel supply and rising costs.

While the timing is unusual, no major policy changes are anticipated during the address.

Global factors may be briefly referenced as part of the explanation.
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The Australian Government is delivering a major boost for drivers by delivering cheaper fuel for the next three months.

Fuel coming down by 26.3 cents per litre cut to fuel costs. Drivers spending $120 will save about $12 per tank.

In numbers terms.
unleaded will go down from 259.9 c/L to 233.6 c/L and Premium 98 from 283.9 c/L to 257.9 c/L.

^I done calculations based on current prices

This comes after a national cabinet meeting earlier today.

What are your thoughts on the changes?
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Local News | Victoria Fires
overnight tracking showed there were no major fire warnings were issued for Melbourne, Werribee, or Geelong.

Emergency alerts that were active in Ballarat and Warrnambool last night have since eased.

Main areas of concern remain in the north, in and around Seymour where Stay at Home restrictions are in place, [two hours north of Melbourne]

A fire north of Apollo Bay is stopping traffic on the Great Ocean Road beyond Apollo Bay.
[Driving to Apollo Bay from Geelong is still possible.]

Temperatures to reach mid-30s across Melbourne today.
#Melbourne #Vicfires #vicnews

[tariq @testok51981]

@speaker_network Heres why we project Werribee,Geelong,
Melb-CBD are not affected
1Western warning areas have been downgraded to smaller, localised fires
2.A cool change with light rain has moved through
https://t.co/zr8hO7Ylm8 CBD remains largely unaffected with many warnings downgraded

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Local News | Victoria Fires
Emergency alerts remain active from Ballarat through to Warrnambool

Most of the areas in and around Seymour [2hours north of Melbourne] are in Stay At Home Alert levels tonight
these are in place going as far as Albury [NSW Border] and as close as Bendigo [2hours north of Melton]

There was a fire in Apollo Bay that has been put out and no further warnings expected.

The Speaker Network Newsroom has made a Projection based on the current position of the fires.
And expects no warnings or alerts are expected for Melbourne CBD, Werribee, or Geelong CBD overnight tonight
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Final Score
Nth Melb 56 – BNE Lions 16
A huge 40-point margin now as North win the Grand Final!
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10 mins left, 4th quarter
The crowd is roaring now — North slot another one and the margin blows out.

North Melbourne 54 – Brisbane Lions 15

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15mins remain, 4th quarter
North melbourne have slowed the tempo a lot while Brisbane do the opposite.

North Melbourne score 6points off of the ball bouncing the wrong way leading to the goal.
Nth Melb 42 BNE Lions 14
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11 mins, 3rd quarter
A messy run of kicks from both sides ends with a bouncing ball and a hot contest inside 50.
Two players chase it down. And

Ruby Svarc is quickest, snapping Brisbane’s much-needed goal.

North Melbourne 36 – Brisbane Lions 14

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2mins, 2nd Quarter
Eilish Sheerin now up to her 2nd goal of the match in a clearcut goal
North Melbourne 30 Brisbane Lions 8
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