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1. Relentless Grasshoppers bring finals heat as Bulldogs wilt under pressure

   Colbinabbin's relentless Grasshoppers started the HDFNL finals series with a qualifying final win as the Bulldogs wilted under pressure. The result sets the tone for the regional finals campaign.

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2. CFA volunteer David Hutchings announced as Nationals Bendigo West candidate

   CFA volunteer David Hutchings has been announced as the Nationals candidate for Bendigo West, with his top priorities laid out in his bid for the seat.

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3. Abandoned dogs will 'have people to love' after social media outcry

   Abandoned dogs 'will have people to love' after a social media outcry, with the animals set to be fostered until they find their 'forever homes'.

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4. First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island

   Australia's first death of a little penguin with the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed on Victoria's Phillip Island, near where crowds gather for the 'penguin parade'.

   theguardian.com

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