Victoria Police has contradicted the premier over claims she reported a multi-million-dollar scam on the Metro Tunnel Project. The pressure on Jacinta Allan continues to rise with business high-flyers joining calls for a Royal Commission.

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Detectives have raided a derelict property on in Dural where 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was held hostage after being kidnapped from his North Ryde home in a case of mistaken identity.

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A coroner says treatment failures and missed opportunities contributed to a Melbourne teenager's deadly allergic reaction. Brighton Grammar student James Tsindos collapsed after eating a food delivery meal containing cashew nuts.

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Melbourne has chosen the swamp everlasting, an endangered native daisy, as its first official floral emblem through a public poll. Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece plans to bring the hardy, resilient flower back from the brink of extinction by planting more in city gardens, selling them commercially, and distributing seeds at citizenship ceremonies.

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Fiona, a sheep rescued from the bottom of a Scottish cliff three years ago and dubbed Britain's loneliest sheep, has given birth to twin lambs named Felicia and Fergus. The famous ewe, who failed to bond with other animals since her rescue, has found companionship through motherhood. The sheep and her lambs are all named after characters from the Shrek films.

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Australians spent $17 billion at Bunnings and Kmart over the past six months, contributing to owner Wesfarmers' $1.6 billion profit. Economists warn this retail spending surge could contribute to rising inflation pressures.

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An 85-year-old grandfather, Chris Bagzarian, was kidnapped from his North Ryde home seven days ago in what police believe is a case of mistaken identity. Detectives raided an isolated property in Dural, Sydney's northwest, which is believed to have been used as a hideout by the kidnappers. Police are appealing to the public for information as the search continues, with hopes fading for Mr Bagzarian to be found alive.

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A van and truck collided in Sydney's M4 tunnel at Ashfield following what police believe was a road rage dispute. One driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, which occurred this morning. The incident forced the closure of all westbound lanes and created significant traffic congestion as vehicles were diverted onto Parramatta Road.

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A coroner's inquest into the death of 17-year-old Brighton Grammar student James Tsindos has found missed opportunities in his treatment after he suffered an allergic reaction to cashew nuts in May 2021. The teenager was incorrectly triaged as a category 3 patient at Holmesglen Hospital despite showing signs of returning anaphylaxis, when he should have been category 2. The coroner stopped short of laying blame but recommended stronger Victorian guidelines for food safety and triage procedures involving allergies.

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Former gas fitter Christopher Turner pleaded guilty to manslaughter and grievous bodily harm after a fatal gas mix-up at Bankstown Hospital nearly 10 years ago. Turner failed to conduct mandatory testing when installing a gas panel, resulting in two newborns receiving nitrous oxide instead of oxygen, killing John Ghanem and leaving Amelia Khan with severe lifelong brain injuries. The 64-year-old awaits sentencing, with the Crown seeking full-time custody while the defence argues for a community corrections order.

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