Parents and GPs are being warned about the resurgence of a rare but potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. More than a hundred Victorians, mostly children, have already become severely ill with an acute form of Strep A this year. @emilyrice28 #9News

If you hear of a Victorian real estate agent asking renters to offer more than the advertised rent, please report them. It's against the law. We know this happens but Consumer Affairs Vic have yet to record a single breach.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews donates an extra $1m to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal

Melbourne's Lost Dogs Home has been inundated with "pandemic puppies", purchased during COVID that owners are now giving up. Adding to the problem, many have not been socialised, so they're in desperate need of training and care. Emily Rice #9News

Victoria’s CHO bids farewell

Myki about to cost $10 a day and network feels so shoddy. So many buses replacing trains tonight. Frankston line stuffed, been waiting 30 minutes for a bus from Flinders and no-one can even tell me when it will arrive. Disappointing Public Transport Victoria 👎

Soaking Sunday morning presser with the Premier Dan Andrews. Ah winter in Victoria - where else would one want to be? 🥶

Young women are far more likely than men of the same age, to hurt themselves on stairs. That's according to a university study published in a reputable scientific journal - which reveals the reasons why females are losing their footing. @emilyrice28 #9News

Premier Andrews says there is no “engineering treatment” to better fortify Melb CBD in light of Bourke St tragedy #2

Police Commissioner says Bourke St suspect “could” have been traveling between 60 and 70km/h. BUT this is still under investigation.

Melbourne medical researchers have achieved a world first by shrinking bowel cancer tumors. The breakthrough paves the way for improved treatments and gives hope to the increasing number of young patients. Emily Rice #9News

#BREAKING: Several people have been injured after a car smashed into a Daylesford hotel.

Latest Victorian Department of Health Covid data. Buried in the text is this alarming note: "Of most concern is JN.1, which is currently the fastest growing variant worldwide and has been detected in Victorian wastewater in increasing abundance in recent weeks." Looking overseas this is a worry.

The Spirit of Christmas was on show at the Royal Children's Hospital today. The Starlight Children's Foundation treated sick kids and their families to a joy-filled celebration. Emily Rice #9News

It's no secret that for years now I have felt that authorities everywhere were not communicating the nature of the COVID crisis well enough. In that context, I have been blown away recently by the quality & earnestness of Victorian Department of Health & Chief Health Officer, Victoria comms. May it be infectious.

Pro-Palestinian activists have attacked the U.S Consulate on St Kilda Road, smashing glass doors and spraying graffiti. It's believed they are the same protesters that gatecrashed Carols by Candlelight and disrupted Boxing Day shoppers. Emily Rice #9News

Cost of living pressures have not hampered the generosity of Victorians who have already given more than $10 million to the Good Friday Appeal. Emily Rice #9News

Teammates of young Clunes woman Hannah McGuire have paid tribute to the talented young netballer. It follows a huge anti-violence rally in Ballarat in response to the alleged murders of three local women. Emily Rice #9News

Some good news! A new skin cancer hospital opens in Melb. The Paula Fox Melanoma Centre - a dream of philanthropist (generous donor) and Fox family matriarch, Paula.

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