THE state government has been forced to close beds at Victoria’s busiest emergency department as staff blame a recent death on Victoria’s ongoing health crisis.

EVACUATION sirens rang out across the towns of Rochester, Seymour and Carisbrook on Thursday night as residents of multiple communities in Victoria’s north and central regions were warned to prepare for major flooding.

A FAMILY violence outreach worker has been awarded a record $1.24m in damages after she was attacked and stalked by the violent husband of a woman she was helping.

NOVAK Djokovic needs two ticks of approval from Immigration Minister Andrew Giles if he is to play in the upcoming Australian Open.

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