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The Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has seized close to 1 million chickens from a major poultry producer which had run out of money to feed them.
New commissionerGordon Lewis begins his new role today as Victoria's first independent road safety camera commissioner.
Yachties rescuedTwo Victorian sailors have been rescued after their yacht ran aground in rough seas near Flinders Island in Bass Strait. (audio)
Facebook goes public
ABC News
The ABC's Nick Grimm looks at how the most popular social networking website Facebook is going public for the first time.
Buyer beware
By Michael Edwards and staff
The big supermarkets are slashing fruit and veg prices, but shoppers are being warned not to take discounts at face value.
Rescue mission
Anna MacDonald
Three rowers had to be rescued after their boat capsized in Bass Strait off Victoria's south coast.
Touch and go
By Eleanor Bell
Tech experts say consumers must be aware of the risks when opting to make payments using contactless payment technology.