2 h. ago Double tragedy: Two men swept off Frankston pier as wild weather battered state

The State Emergency Service was swamped with more than 1400 calls, including reports of over 1000 toppled trees.

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13 h. ago Melbourne weather: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

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13 h. ago Melbourne weather as it happened: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

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19 h. ago Melbourne weather LIVE: SES and BoM issue warnings for strong winds likely to cause damage across Victoria

Damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h are forecast to lash the state on Wednesday afternoon. Follow our rolling coverage as we bring you live updates.

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20 h. ago Melbourne weather LIVE: SES and BoM issue warnings for damaging winds likely to cause damage across Victoria

Damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h are forecast to lash the state on Wednesday afternoon. Follow our rolling coverage as we bring you live updates.

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4 d. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Countdown on for feature races as Melbourne and Sydney bask in classic spring weather

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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4 d. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ideal spring weather in Melbourne and Sydney on one of Australia’s biggest race days

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

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3 w. ago Severe weather warning issued for Victoria with winds of 100km/h expected

Tasmania may also face flood risk as a cold front brings wind and rain to southern parts of the country.

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3 w. ago Donald Trump warns of escalating violence in US after ICE shooting

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning on the nation's political divide after an immigration facility shooting in Texas.

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3 w. ago Row erupts over Sculpture by the Sea funding as summit seeks ways to support arts sector

Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke has weighed into the issue of Sculpture by the Sea funding after its founder warned the event may not go ahead this year.

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