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Cleanaway Doubles Capacity of Proposed Melbourne Incinerator Despite Opposition

Cleanaway has resubmitted its application to build a $1.5 billion waste-to-energy plant in Wollert, Victoria, increasing its capacity to burn 760,000 tonnes of rubbish annually, double its initial proposal, despite local and government opposition.

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Analysis of Anti-Government Extremism in Australia

Political sociologist Josh Roose highlights parallels between the 2022 Wieambilla and 2023 Porepunkah police shootings, emphasizing the role of online radicalization and anti-government extremism in both incidents.

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Manhunt Underway for Heavily Armed Suspect After Fatal Police Shooting in Victoria

Two Victorian police officers were allegedly shot dead by Dezi Freeman, 56, during a search warrant execution in Porepunkah on Tuesday; a manhunt complicated by severe weather is underway, with Freeman considered heavily armed and dangerous.

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School Bus Crash in Victoria Injures Ten, Including Five Children

Ten people, including at least five children, were injured when a school bus from Christian College Geelong rolled over on the Hamilton Highway near Stonehaven, Victoria, prompting road closures and a large emergency response.

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Victorian Cashless Pokies Trial Sparks Controversy Over Missing Mandatory Loss Limits

The Victorian government's trial of cashless pokies in pubs and clubs, initially touted to include mandatory loss limits, has been altered to allow optional limits, prompting criticism and accusations of broken promises from reform advocates. The trial, slated to begin next month in three local gove...

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$150 Million Investment in Victorian Community Health to Save $554 Million Annually

Infrastructure Victoria recommends a $150 million to $300 million, five-year investment in Victoria's community health infrastructure to save $554 million annually and prevent 546,000 emergency department visits due to improved access and quality of care in currently dilapidated facilities.

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Arrest Made During Manhunt for Fugitive Accused of Killing Two Police Officers

A 61-year-old man was arrested in Bright, Victoria, during the ongoing search for Dezi Freeman, who is accused of killing two police officers in Porepunkah; police seized weapons and cannabis from his house.

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Police Shootings in Porepunkah Impact Local Businesses

The alleged murder of two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, by Dezi Freeman, a regular churchgoer, has caused a significant decline in tourism and business activity in the area.

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Suspected Cop Killer Uses Hidden Tunnels to Evade Police in Remote Area

Dezi Freeman, a 56-year-old man, is suspected of killing two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, on Tuesday and is now evading capture in the remote alpine region using his knowledge of the area's numerous caves and tunnels.

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Two Australian Police Officers Killed During Search Warrant Execution

Two police officers were fatally shot while serving a search warrant for sexual assault allegations in Porepunkah, Australia, prompting a large police response and a brief school lockdown; the suspect remains at large.

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Victoria Approves 11 Waste-to-Energy Plants, Raising Environmental Concerns

Victoria approved eleven new waste-to-energy plants, exceeding the national total and significantly increasing waste incineration capacity to over 2.35 million tonnes annually, despite concerns about environmental and health impacts and insufficient community consultation.

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Victoria's Drug Overdose Deaths Soar to 10-Year High

A new report reveals that 584 Victorians died from drug overdoses in 2024, a 10-year high, with heroin and methamphetamine being the most common drugs involved; experts call for urgent action and a shift in drug policy.

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