An investigation by the Health Dept has confirmed Colac Area Health used 10 staff as fake patients during a visit by Minister Mary-Anne Thomas. Some were in beds. One arrived by ambulance. Others in the waiting room. One was in a trolley in a back corridor. 7NEWS Melbourne

Update on MP Darren Cheeseman - no longer part of the Labor party after further allegations were received - again about persistent inappropriate behaviour.

Whether Aussie sporting communities, the Seven family, or his hometown of Geelong, Nath really valued community.

Lending a hand w/ the Salvos was a modest way to give back.

Thanks all for the kind tributes. Any further support for Salvos v welcome:

shorturl.at/uQSV9 ❤️

Government spinners this morning claimed Treasurer Pallas was unavailable for interview. A seperate media alert - not circulated to the press gallery - has Pallas listed as a speaker. Spinner now says he is available - Why is the government trying to hide Pallas?

The mother of a 14-year-old caught up in Melbourne’s youth crime crisis is begging police to lock up her son. youtu.be/qBQeLrsMfBw Sharnelle Vella #7NEWS

In dark times, we must look for the light.

Thinking of you tonight, New South Wales.

It’s been a while since I’ve dabbled in a daily dog.. but it feels like we need it. Feel free to add some cute pics of your own and maybe it will bring some comfort to those who need all the dogs right now. ❤️ 🐾

UPDATE: We are mobilising trained disaster mental health support clinicians who will join staff at Bondi Junction in the coming days. The first mental health staff will be at Bondi Junction from this afternoon to provide support.

We are also working on finding a location for…

Awful, heartbreaking scenes coming out of Bondi Junction this afternoon. It doesn't matter where you live, these are images you never want to see.

Tonight, Victorians are sending strength to everyone north of the border. And holding our loved ones a little bit tighter.

Hard to comprehend Nathan Templeton is gone.
So young, vibrant, talented and cheeky.
That’s how I’ll remember him.
Vale and rest in peace

Almost everyone is labelled a 'great bloke' once they're gone, but Nathan Templeton truly was. Viewers got to see the incredibly talented reporter; colleagues and friends got so much more. One of the funniest people you'd meet. So many great times. My heart goes out to those boys

Statement from the Premier on the passing of Les Twentyman.

This one was never just a yarn. It was people’s lives and I couldn’t let it go. Thanks to the people who trusted me. The quill is fabulous recognition but the outcome for victims will always be the prize. ❤️

I don’t know if you can tell… it’s very very subtle … but…I believe Treasurer Tim Pallas is angered by comments made by the NSW Premier..

(When asked about the GST share he called Vic the ‘welfare state’)

Oh my the fire is not simmering from Tim Pallas..addressing comments made by NSW Premier Chris Minns on the GST share…

‘he may not be the sharpest tool but he is a tool’

Yesterday the NSW Premier called Victoria the ‘welfare state’ while talking about our larger GST share..

And now…Tim Pallas has arrived… 🫣

I'm thinking of every worker and every family who’s impacted by the Ballarat mine incident. Tonight will be a long night for them and for the entire community.

In a 7NEWS Melbourne two part special, Chief Commissioner Shane opens up in an exclusive interview.

Tonight, the state’s top cop reveals how his members are being taken off general duties to patrol protests.

Tomorrow, his take on raising the age of criminal responsibility.