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As poor as mentioned, the emergency crews in Melbourne have had a busy morning. Wild weather has caused chaos⁵ and widespread damage right across Melbourne. Winds of up to 130 kilometres an hour buffeted⁶ large parts of the city overnight, bringing large trees crashing down on roads, powerlines and houses. The State Emergency Service has received a thousand calls for help.

   

Melbourne police are investigating an overnight shooting. They think may be linked to outlaw⁷ Bikie Gangs. Police say several shots were fired at a factory in Seaford in the city southeast. No one was injured in that incident.

   

A series of bomb attacks in Bagdad has killed at least 54 people and wounded dozens of others. A total of 14 bombs have exploded in 9 different areas across the Iraqi capital. Many of the attacks targeted predominantly Shiite neighbourhoods.

   

And the United States government is on the brink⁸ of shutting down. The Democrats⁹ and Republicans remain deadlocked¹⁰ in their attempts to strike a deal about government funding. If an agreement isn’t reached later today. Non-essential public services will start closing. 

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