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Dozens of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel amid ongoing panic-buying and supply disruptions.
New South Wales reports 32 stations out of 3,000 lacking at least one fuel type, signaling statewide distribution challenges.
Regional towns report fuel shortages as distributors prioritise regular customers over spot-market buyers.
States introduced temporary measures, including relaxing standards and stockpile releases, to stabilise supply.
Authorities warn prices may remain high in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane as wholesale demand stays elevated.
NSW Premier Minns says distribution is the bottleneck, not overall fuel availability.
Farmers and rural communities face risk as fuel shortages threaten essential transport and harvest operations.
Analysts suggest price controls and rationing could be considered despite government opposition.
Some service stations have limited sales per customer to manage scarce supplies.
Public concern centers on maintaining fuel access for hospitals and essential services.

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Victoria settles Covid hotel quarantine class-action for 125 million, ending years of litigation.
Initial reports warned of a possible $40 million legal bill to taxpayers for defending the quarantine program.
About 16,000 businesses registered to join the class action over the second wave outbreak.
Settlement may avoid high legal costs as the state faced a landmark pandemic-related case.
Victoria endured Melbourne’s longest lockdown, affecting thousands of businesses.
Inquiry linked the second wave to hotel quarantine breaches and guard hygiene failures.
Frontbenchers said the settlement aimed to protect communities and manage costs.
Court approval from Supreme Court of Victoria still required for the settlement.
Case named former ministers Jenny Mikakos and Martin Pakula among those named in the action.
Legal firm Quinn Emanuel represented plaintiffs on the class action.

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The Victorian Liberal Party released a group video showing current and former MPs in a ‘Games that Victoria never hosted’ montage.
The video features Victoria’s Liberal leader and former leaders alongside new MPs to show party unity ahead of the state election.
Analysts say the video aims to project unity and energy, while acknowledging potential risks of overdoing it.
The video sparked discussion about messaging, with some Labor sources calling it petty politics but acknowledging its broad reach.
The clip includes a scene of politicians performing in swimwear, a move noted as part of a broader political media tradition.
The video was produced by Wilson’s team to mirror popular Instagram reel formats and engage voters.
Commentators say the video signals a united front, though some question its long-term political impact.
The video references the cancelled Commonwealth Games and uses it to frame a narrative about party unity.
The Guardian notes the campaign’s broader context, including inquiries into the 2023 Games and political strategy ahead of elections.
The video features a mix of politicians performing symbolic events like high jump and pool stunts to convey energy.

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Victoria teachers plan a 24-hour strike after rejecting a 17% pay rise over three years.
Union says the offer undervalues staff and adds to excessive workloads.
Education Minister says schools will stay open using retired teachers if needed.
Union president cites workload and unpaid overtime as concerns driving the walkout.
State compares pay offers with other states, highlighting perceived gaps.
Education Minister says talks will continue to prioritise dialogue over conflict.
Queensland, Tasmania consider eight percent increases; Catholic system offers 13 percent.
Ballot showed 98% of Victorian union members voting for stop-work action.
Strike could disrupt normal curriculum if unresolved.
The article frames the strike in the context of broader pay negotiations across states.

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The Kent family’s LandCruiser was stolen in broad daylight on March 9 on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula using a key-cloning device.
The family had saved over $80,000 for the trip, which was abruptly wiped out by the theft.
Victoria Police say about 30 cars are stolen daily across the state using key-cloning technology.
More than 850 LandCruisers were suspected stolen using the technology in 2025, up from prior years.
The car was recovered but destroyed inside, after offenders released a fire extinguisher to erase evidence.
The Kent family stranded with two young children and had to arrange a rental car home to Brisbane.
The theft underscores rising use of security-busting tech in car crime across Victoria.
Police identified the theft as part of a broader pattern of key-cloning–related car thefts in the state.
The incident prompted the family to seek insurance support and reissue cards lost in the theft.
The car theft occurred in broad daylight, highlighting the audacity of the crime.
Authorities reported a sharp rise in thefts using cloning devices over the past three years.
The story is tied to a wider national concern about vehicle security and evolving theft methods.

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