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MUSHROOM CASE: Erin Patterson has been found guilty of three murders and one attempted murder.
POLICE MEDIA STATEMENT 3.08pm: “Victoria Police acknowledges the decision of the jury today.
"Our thoughts are with the respective families at this time and we acknowledge how difficult these past two years have been for them. We will continue to support them in every way possible following this decision.
"We would also like to acknowledge the work of Homicide Squad detectives over the course of this complex investigation, as well as the significant support received from a number of other areas across Victoria Police.”
"The Patterson and Wilkinson families will not be supplying a statement via Victoria Police and have asked for privacy at this time."
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** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **
Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds
Stay informed: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Issued at: 3:55 am Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
Where:
For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Sorrento, Rosebud, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
When:
Damaging wind gusts developing this morning, with blizzards possible over alpine areas.
Situation:
North to northwesterly winds increase ahead of a cold front moving through Victoria today, bringing damaging wind gusts to parts of the state and a risk of blizzards to alpine areas.
For The Grampians, Central Ranges and parts of the Mornington Peninsula: Damaging Wind Gusts with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely this morning, easing late this afternoon.
For Eastern Ranges including Alpine Peaks: Damaging Wind Gusts with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely for areas below 1200 metres, increasing to Damaging Winds of around 55 to 65 km/h with peaks gusts of around 100 km/h for alpine areas above 1200 metres from this morning. Blizzard conditions are also forecast for alpine areas above 1200 metres from late morning and may continue into the early evening.
Winds are forecast to ease below thresholds for the Eastern Ranges this evening.
Impacts:
Highest gusts recorded to 4am: 102km/h at Mt William at 1:42am
What you should do:
The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.
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GET your thinking caps on and your food share donations ready. Foundation Murrindindi i is excited to host Quiz for a Cause, a fun-filled trivia night fundraiser...
www.alexandranewspapers.com.au/quiz-for-a-cause-trivia-night/
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NINE local farmers received 82 bales of hay from Rural Aid last Wednesday in Gobur, as part of ongoing drought support.
www.alexandranewspapers.com.au/welcome-delivery-of-hay-bales-for-local-farmers
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YEA Bowls Club President’s Day is an annual free event instigated by late former President, Leif Elenius. The President’s Day is an opportunity for the club to say thanks to all...
www.alexandranewspapers.com.au/yea-bowlers-have-fun-on-presidents-day
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ALEXANDRA Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a home invasion in Yea last week, where a man was seriously injured and his house was destroyed by fire.
www.alexandranewspapers.com.au/a-heinous-abhorrent-disgusting-crime/
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