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Paraglider dies after crashing into tree and falling to the ground in Wandiligong

Paraglider dies after crashing into tree and falling to the ground in Wandiligong
Paraglider dies after crashing into tree and falling to the ground in Wandiligong
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Police investigating truck collision on Hume Freeway

Police investigating truck collision on Hume Freeway
Police investigating truck collision on Hume Freeway
Emergency Services

Man in serious condition after Markwood collision

A Nissan Patrol collided with truck transporting 66 tonnes of lime on Saturday morning
Man in serious condition after Markwood collision
Man in serious condition after Markwood collision
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Bomb squad called to Wangaratta after homemade explosive device found

The specialist Bomb Response Unit from Melbourne attended to diffuse the device
Bomb squad called to Wangaratta after homemade explosive device found
Bomb squad called to Wangaratta after homemade explosive device found
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Search for Freeman continues as obstruction, theft charges not proceeding

Victoria Police will continue to maintain an enhanced presence as the investigation continues
Search for Freeman continues as obstruction, theft charges not proceeding
Search for Freeman continues as obstruction, theft charges not proceeding
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Police "make no apologies" after 76 local drivers flout road rules

Some 55 speeding offences within the Wangaratta area across Labour Day weekend
Police \"make no apologies\" after 76 local drivers flout road rules
Police \"make no apologies\" after 76 local drivers flout road rules
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Gear in packs, but not on backs: Bodies found huddled together near Mount Bogong

Coroner’s warning to High Country hikers after pair died from hypothermia in October 2025
Gear in packs, but not on backs: Bodies found huddled together near Mount Bogong
Gear in packs, but not on backs: Bodies found huddled together near Mount Bogong
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$15,000 bike burglary at Wangaratta business

Man to be charged with handling stolen goods
$15,000 bike burglary at Wangaratta business
$15,000 bike burglary at Wangaratta business
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