Almost 40 billion was spent last yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It'll be a frenzy at the shops for those last minute gifts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Christmas rush is here 

Most centers have late night trade two days out from Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bumper retail trade expected

Aaron Shattock is in an induced coma after being crushed by an excavator on the Gold Coast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horror accident leaves former AFL star fighting for life 

It has shut down a major road in ThomastownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police stand off with man who climbed a crane 

Set to be the busiest day on record for international departures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bumper travel day at Melbourne Airport 

Unprecedented tourist spending in Victoria 

Jaclyn Symes will be sworn in today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria is set for its first female treasurer 

It's hoped 12,000 tests are conducted in the first 4 days of the Boxing Day test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Warne's free health checks at the MCG expanded 

Proptrack predicts house prices to fall by 1%See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne house values to remain flat in 2025

A student and teacher among the 3 dead and 2 of 6 others injured are critical See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another senseless school shooting in US

They will be some of the highest paid in the country securing a near 17% pay rise over 4 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic paramedics have won their pay fight 

A top of 41 degrees. Total fire ban declared for Melbourne and Geelong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in for our hottest December day in 5 years 

Set free almost 20 years for trying to smuggle heroin into Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remaining Bali Nine members back home and free

Engineers have walked off the job See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne Airport not expecting delays after Qantas strike

The liberal leader has been ordered to pay $300,000 in damages to ousted MP Moria Deeming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Pesutto won't resign after defamation loss

Wait over for 62,000 Vic students See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VCE results released 

They were armed with machetes in Brighton East See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three teens arrested after Bayside carols clash 

Melbourne's set to break its own world record for the biggest crowd at a cricket test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attendance  records to be smashed at Melbourne Boxing Day test

He was recognised by a fast food employee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York shooting suspect arrested and named 

The group warns of the risk of anti-semitic attacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synagogue terror sparks global warning for Jewish visitors to Australia 

She has multiple injuries including broken ribs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Fraser hospitalised after horror fall 

Victoria Police and AFP are meeting today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AG will wait for police to declare synagogue fire act of terror 

He is calling for a special police taksforce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Fryndenberg wants rise in anti-Semitism tackled

The blaze at the Rippon Lea synagogue is being treated as suspicious See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jewish community rocked by synagogue fire 

Police are hunting four different men See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No link to four attempted child abductions 

More unions to assist striking warehouse workers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UWU support in its fight with Woolworths 

The supermarket won't cave into the demands of UWU workers whose industrial action at distribution centres is dragging into a 14th day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolworths not budging as industrial dispute drags on

Perry Kouroumblis has been charged over the 1977 murders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easey Street accused killer fronts court 

Man accused of Eassey St murders in custody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perry Kouroumblis back in Melbourne and expected to be charged

The supermarket giant is leaning on Fair Work to stop the union blockade outside its distribution centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strike action is costing Woolworths $50 million 

Easey St suspect has landed in Doha from Rome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perry Kouroumblis on way to Melbourne 

The 55-year-old was taken into custody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man arrested over Werribee death, & moderate thunderstorm asthma risk for Melbourne

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Armed intruder on run after man and woman shot dead in Rye 

The girm discovery made after altercation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man and woman shot dead in Rye 

One of the supermarket's major distribution centres will re-open after days of industrial action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supply shortages to ease as Woolworths shelves stripped bare

No access to Flinders street between Swanston and Elizabeth due to Metro tunnel build See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City congestion to get worse in 2025

A 14 year old girl was approached in Tullamarine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second attempted child abduction 

With more than six million visitors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne is nation's tourism capital 

A six figure sum for the former construction union boss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Setka's CMFEU payout 

Damaging winds, heavy rain, hail and humidity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More wild weather ahead 

The full list is out, it includes English See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Compromised VCE exams revealed 

Police are hunting a man in a white van See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackburn child abduction attempt

The bodies of Holly Bowles and Biance Jones have returned to Melbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight arrested in Laos over methanol poisioning 

The Swans coach has been in the top job for 14 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Longmire calls it quits

Police and Nicola Gobbo formed "joint criminal enterprise" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court judge comments on Tony Mokbel 

Mass cancelations at Melbourne Airport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thick fog sees flight cancellations 

It was in replay to a Jewish conference being held. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Palestine protest outside synagogue cancelled 

He suffered serious injuries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man trying to sell his car stabbed on test drive 

The offer follows the deaths of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFP offers Laos help to investigate deadly methanol poisoning 

It'll be held in Beaumaris tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candlelight vigil for Bayside teen killed in spiked drinks tragedy 

Holly Bowles still fighting for life after Laos drink spiking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pearl Jam stop show to pay tribute to Bayside teens 

A British woman has also died as a Bayside teen still fights for life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifth victim in Laos poisioning tragedy 

The Bayside teen passed away, a week after consuming spiked drinks with her best friend Holly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cruel loss, the PM joins tributes for Bianca Jones 

Her best friend is clinging to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in poisoning incident 

The nightclub was firebombed overnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapel St to remain closed until midday after Lux fire

Chapel Street is unlikely to re-open until midday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapel Street closed after nightclub fire

A financial resolution has been reached. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawks settle racism row with past players

All due to our big events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic economy outpace rest of the country

They are believed to be that of a missing Brunswick woman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men to face court after human remains found 

He's appealing his conviction and sentence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Country killer Greg Lynn lodges appeal 

A driver died at the scene See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Epping intersection closed after fatal crash 

56 exams have been compromised See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VCE exam boss quits over leak scandal

Pro Palestine organisers have pulled the pin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myer windows protest cancelled 

Minister orders a review into the test fiascoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VCE exam bungle escalates 

Patrick Stephenson has pleaded not guilty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Murphy accused killer to stand trial 

The VCAA says test questions were different See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Integrity of VCE exams defended after cheat sheets bungle

Some airlines won't resume services until noon tomorrow and beyond that its sketchy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bali flight chaos continues 

He was bitten by a police dog during his arrest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man who sparked Melton siege armed with high powered rifle 

Volcanic ash causing airlines and travellers grief See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Bali flights cancelled this morning 

Tough new laws have been introduced to parliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allan govt promises to reign in tobacco turf wars  

A 3yo boy was also hurt in Riddells Creek See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much loved teacher's aide killed in preschool tragedy 

It's suspected the truck driver suffered a medical episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Woman dead; One child injured in Kindergarten truck crash 

First time in 25 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic Pol to strike from Thursday 

Police are investigating the arson attack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pascoe Vale South convenience store destroyed by fire 

Donald Trump has returned to the White House See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier disappointed by US election result 

He only now needs to win Alaska to declare victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump on track to return to white house 

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America decides: Too early to call battleground states 

The Hume Freeway venue extensively damaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Campbellfield  restaurant torched again

They were in an allegedly stolen Porsche See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six teens in custody after Monash pursuit

A body found in Frankston South See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another fatal house fire

They've released a statement offering their condolences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family of driver involved in Hawthorn East tragedy speak

Ricardo Barbaro murdered his partner before going on the run in 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellie Price's killer jailed to 28 years

Pre election sweetner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fed Gov considering COL for young Ausssies

Michael alongside his wife have thanked the public See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Davey's father speaks after the Hawthorn East tragedy

He'll remain in the role until Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troubled Demons: Gary Pert quits as CEO

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Melbourne rallies behind schoolboy Jack Davey's family

However one member of the band was missing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coldplay wows packed Melbourne crowd

Economists predict the RBA won't budge even though, inflation is back within the 2-3% band See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation is cooling, what it means for your mortgage

Flowers and tributes have been laid outside Auburn south primary to honour Jack Davey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven year old boy killed in Hawthorn East named

The service will operate at events and festivals across the stateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mobile pill testing is now legal in Victoria

Ben Carroll says extra support is being provided to staff and studentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Every parent's worst nightmare" Deputy PM responds to Auburn South Primary tragedy

40 year old woman, allegedly behind wheel of white SUV arrested See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 year old boy killed, four injured in Hawthorn East tragedy

The female driver has been arrested See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five children hit by a car in Hawthorn East

A smoke alert has been issued for surrounding suburbs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recycling plant in Laverton North is on fire

A private members bill will go before parliament calling for tougher penalties for those illegally selling tobacco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition's plane to end Melbourne's Tobacco Wars

AFL legend is one of four Victorians in the running for next year's award See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Neale Daniher be the next Australian of the Year?

It's the business behind retailers Millers, Noni B and Katies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion retailer Mosaic Brands goes bust

The 33 year old is believed to be known to the victim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man arrested after woman's body found in South Morang

Cause of the fire still isn't known See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastation as fire destroys Glen Waverley community building

Their bitter pay dispute is dragging on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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