11.   But he said that the Victorian government had not shown the descendants any documented proof that the men were paid for their efforts.

12.   The South Australian and Victorian state governments and National Rail welcomed the decision as an important long-term step for the industry.

13.   The Victorian government predicts its electricity privatisation program will give the Australian Stock Exchange a substantial listed utilities sector over the next decade.

14.   Koala bears will be given vasectomies and hormone implants to ease overcrowding, the Victorian state government said Thursday.