Plus - An 18-year-old Bendigo man has faced court accused of an alleged violent incident in the city centre involving a knife and drug trafficking charges.

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They were due to start in Victoria this week, but are on the other side of the world instead

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Accidents on tractors and quad bikes remain among the leading causes.

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Plus - Catching the bus is about to get easier across regional Victoria, with tap-and-go payments rolling out from this weekend.

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Plus - The State Government is reportedly making a last-minute attempt to settle its dispute with teachers before planned industrial action next week. 

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Plus - Public school teachers across regional Victoria will take strike action Thursday next week as part of a long-running dispute with the State Government. 

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Experts say regular pitch checks and qualified groundskeepers are key as community ovals juggle cricket and footy use.

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The officer falsely named his elderly grandfather

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Authorities say to avoid travel if you can.

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No rail services running network wide, limited replacement busses are available.
Passengers are advised to avoid travel.

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