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Victoria: Happy Valleys
Nicola Whitham experiences the sweet life in Victoria's green and pleasant North East Valleys.
Aussie hotel staff fed up with Valentine's stains
Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.
Racing: Typhoon Tracy storms home for fifth group one
Reigning Horse of the Year Typhoon Tracy has won the first group one race of 2011, making it back-to-back wins in the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Racing: Perfect tactics won the day for Mufhasa
Trainer has reservations before feature but top sprinter proves too powerful.
Warney needs sexy lunch spot for Liz
Shane Warne is looking for somewhere sexy to take Liz Hurley for lunch in Melbourne, and spaghetti on toast won't cut it.
NZers in Oz taking legal action over 'discriminatory' law
Sick and disabled NZers are taking legal action against the Australian Government over what they call a "discriminatory" law denying them medical care and other state support.
Warne prepared for Hurley's visit
Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne is prepared for a visit from his girlfriend Liz Hurley by reportedly buying a new bed and putting up privacy screens.
Cricket: Watson wins Allan Border Medal
Shane Watson became just the second Australian to be named the the nation's best test and one-day international player last night.
Victoria: Exploring a coastal wilderness
Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.
League: Storm confirm casino deal
Melbourne are expecting a backlash as the latest NRL club to link with a gambling establishment.
Racing: Butt holds whip hand after Stunin Cullen wins
Star driver Anthony Butt has apologised for breaking a whip rule which could have stained New Zealand harness racing's stunning weekend of success in Victoria.
Special help for flood-stricken Kiwis
NZers denied funding after being caught up in the devastating Queensland floods are to be granted a special Govt payout. Many Kiwis had complained of being ineligible for an Australian govt disaster payout due to a 2001 law change.
Fathers directed to keep out of the frame at birth
Fathers hoping to record the birth of their babies will have to rely on photographic memories now video cameras and mobile phones are increasingly being banned from maternity hospitals in the Australian state of Victoria.
Qantas jet forced into rapid descent
Qantas' mechanical woes continue, with an aircraft flying from Adelaide to Melbourne forced into rapid descent after its cabin depressurised today.
Australia: Victorian towns in flood path still at risk
A large body of water gradually moving towards the northwest Victorian city of Swan Hill has threatened small communities in its path.
Auckland sends second rescue boat to Brisbane
Sealegs International is to deploy a second rescue craft in Brisbane.
Central Victoria town overwhelmed by flood waters
The central Victorian town of Carisbrook is under water, with nearly 200 homes submerged by floods.
Tennis: Nadal wants his very own slam in Melbourne
Rafael Nadal is poised to become just the third man to hold all four Grand Slam trophies at once. The "Rafa Slam" is on.