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TWO contrite Israeli tourists have delivered a gift of humble pie to police in Victoria’s north-east to apologise for a naked, magic mushroom-induced romp at the weekend.

Premier reveals new national fire warning system ahead of coming bushfire season.

Victoria has worst unemployment rate after fall in full-time job numbers.

Rescue crews work to free spaniel given up for dead by his eight-year-old master.

Economic activity is stabilising or improving in most of the US, according to a new government survey, adding to evidence that the worst recession since the 1930s is over.

A thief has returned money which was stolen from an 80-year-old Melbourne bookmaker at the weekend.

Punter mugs bookie, 80, at Flemington then returns cash with note of contrition.

Temperature: 10.8

Melbourne Tigers captain Chris Anstey will take on a mentoring role at the basketball club while he recovers from hip surgery.

Apple chief makes first appearance since cancer treatment – with new, cheaper iPod Nano.