6 hours ago ‘Three years of sheer hell’: Owners of homes ravaged by defective plumbing fight for compensation

Lawyers and the plumbing industry have called for an inquiry into insurance companies denying plumbing compensation after the issue was raised in a damning report into the Victorian Building Authority.

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6 hours ago How a Warnie spoiler alerted Brett Lee his Test debut was coming before Waugh got the chance

Brett Lee’s blistering Test debut against India happened at the Boxing Day Test 25 years ago. Now another talented young New South Welshman is poised to follow in his footsteps by making his debut at the MCG.

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7 hours ago Firefighters warn Victorians about travelling over Christmas as they brace for hot, dry weather

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are trying to lessen the high fire risk with back-burning across Victoria, adding to the fires already raging.

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7 hours ago Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.

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8 hours ago OpenAI’s deal with News Corp could distort flow to public, experts warn

While News Corp has signed commercial deals with OpenAI, most local publishers have blocked AI firms from scraping their news sites.

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8 hours ago OpenAI’s deal with News Corp could distort information flow to public, experts warn

While News Corp has signed commercial deals with OpenAI, most local publishers have blocked AI firms from scraping their news sites.

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9 hours ago ‘Trampling over the dead’: Shrine to host events under controversial commercial deal

A controversial new agreement will bring commercial events to Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance for the first time. And many veterans are not happy.

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10 hours ago Boy, 15, charged with murder over ‘targeted’ stabbing in Melbourne’s west

An 18-year-old man died near Melton on Friday night after a wild brawl involving about 40 youths.

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10 hours ago Boy, 15, charged with murder over stabbing; victim named in Campbellfield shooting

An 18-year-old man died near Melton on Friday night after a wild brawl involving about 40 youths. Meanwhile, police have named the man killed in a shooting in Campbellfield.

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12 hours ago Albania to shut TikTok ‘down for everyone’ for one year after killing of teenager

Local media had reported that the fatal incident followed arguments between the two boys on social media. Videos emerged on TikTok of minors supporting the killing.

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