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Controversial push to scrap Melbourne's free tram zone

The Bus Association of Victoria claims it encourages people to be 'lazy' and jump on trams for trips where they could easily walk.

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There are controversial calls for the Victorian Government to scrap the free tram zone in Melbourne's CBD.

Power prices are about to go up for more than 100,000 Victorian homes

But there are ways you can avoid it - here's what you need to do.

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Families and businesses across Melbourne are facing a power price rise with the increase to hit 160,000 customers.

Child found dead from reported overdose metres from Richmond safe injecting room

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Victorians have been urged not to lose sight of the benefits of Melbourne's safe injecting room, after a teenager died of a reported overdose nearby.

Metro Tunnel project feared to have blown out by $300 million

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Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan stands on the metro tunnel worksite in July.

Senior public servant accused of stealing $2.5 million in WA corruption probe

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Paul Whyte (inset) and accomplice are accused of siphoning $2.5m from a WA government department.

MCG cladding fears after flammable material found in grandstand

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The MCG has become the latest building to be caught up in Victoria's cladding crisis.