Victoria
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Melbourne’s Northwest: Clarkefield Fire Prompts ‘Too Late to Leave’ Alert
An emergency-level grassfire near Clarkefield, northwest of Melbourne, has prompted authorities to issue a critical ‘too late to leave’ warning, urging residents in multiple suburbs to shelter indoors immediately as the blaze consumes over 250 hectares.
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Australia’s South Coast Braces for Extreme Weather as Victoria Recovers from ‘Unprecedented’ Floods
Australia’s South Coast faces severe weather warnings for flash flooding and damaging winds, while Victoria grapples with the aftermath of ‘unprecedented’ rainfall that displaced hundreds and washed away cars.
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Wye River Flash Floods Sweep Cars to Sea, Trigger Great Ocean Road Evacuations
Severe flash flooding at Wye River, Victoria, caused by over 170mm of rain, forced hundreds to evacuate, swept cars into the sea, and closed sections of the iconic Great Ocean Road, leaving communities grappling with rapid destruction and inadequate early…
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Harcourt Under Siege: Victoria Bushfires Escalate, Threatening Homes and Lives
As fierce bushfires rage across central Victoria, particularly in the Harcourt area and Mount Alexander, communities face a deeply complex and heartbreaking disaster. Multiple homes are reported hit, with emergency warnings in place and authorities urging immediate shelter amidst unpredictable…
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Tragedy in Muckatah: Four Dead, Children Injured in Minivan Crash Near Victoria Border
A devastating minivan crash on Chapel Road in Muckatah, Victoria has left four dead and five hospitalized, including three children flown to hospital, as authorities investigate the circumstances behind the tragedy.
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Panda Mart Suspended in Victoria After Illegal Items Discovered in Stores
Panda Mart, the global budget retailer, has been ordered to suspend operations in Victoria after inspectors found hundreds of illegal, unsafe items on store shelves. The action highlights ongoing challenges for discount chains in maintaining product safety standards.