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Judd Boaz
Judd Boaz is a journalist and digital producer for ABC News Melbourne. He previously worked as a journalist at RTHK Radio 3 in Hong Kong, as a weekend news editor at SEN in Melbourne and at regional radio stations in his home town of Alice Springs.
You can contact him at boaz.judd@abc.net.au.
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Fashion and footraces at Flemington as crowds exceed 80,000 at the 2023 Melbourne Cup
By Judd Boaz and Stephanie Ferrier
Tens of thousands of punters descended on the Flemington Racecourse for the running of the 2023 Melbourne Cup — the 163rd iteration of the historic race.
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Daylesford crash victims identified, driver interviewed by police but not charged
By Mikaela Ortolan and Judd Boaz
The five people killed in a crash at a pub in regional Victoria on Sunday night have been identified as members of two families in Melbourne's outer suburbs.
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Second aid convoy crosses into Gaza as death toll there passes 4,600 — as it happened
By Lara Smit, Andrew Thorpe, Allyson Horn, Judd Boaz, Maani Truu, and Tom Williams
Israeli missiles reportedly strike the two main airports in Syria, as the US says it is sending more air defences to the Middle East.
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'A total loss': Golf clubhouse north-east of Melbourne destroyed in massive blaze
By Judd Boaz and Bridget McArthur
A fire tears through the clubhouse of the Eastern Golf Club in Yering, 48kms north-east of Melbourne's CBD.
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Israeli army 'waiting for political decision' on Gaza invasion as Netanyahu convenes emergency cabinet — as it happened
By Lucia Stein, Brianna Morris-Grant, Lara Smit, Judd Boaz, Riley Stuart, John Lyons, and Yara Murray-Atfield
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes Israel's expanded emergency cabinet for the first time, saying the national unity on display sends a message at home and abroad as the country gears up to "demolish Hamas" in Gaza.
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Ben barely knows Taylor Swift's music, but people falsely believe he scammed the artist's concert tickets
By Judd Boaz
When Ben was scammed out of footy tickets, he had no idea the people who duped him were about to use his identity to ruin his reputation and scam even more people — including those desperate for Taylor Swift tickets.
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Jacinta Allan becomes Victoria's second female premier — as it happened
By Tim Callanan, Joseph Dunstan, Sian Johnson, and Judd Boaz
New Victorian premier Jacinta Allan fended off a leadership challenge from her now-deputy Ben Carroll to become the second ever woman in the state's top job. Relive today's events in our live blog.
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Is Melbourne less safe than it was? We analysed the data to find out
By Judd Boaz
A high-profile incident that left one man dead and five others injured has put Melbourne residents on high alert, and raised questions over the city's safety.
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'Thank you darling': How simple phrases of love turned Jimmy's life upside down
By Judd Boaz
When a pattern emerged of people with brain injuries being scammed, a team in Melbourne designed a program to fight back.
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Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games Senate inquiry — as it happened
By Tim Callanan and Judd Boaz
A Senate inquiry examining why Victoria walked away from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games is holding hearings in the regional city of Bendigo.
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Inquiry hears no attempt made to change Victoria's mind after Commonwealth Games cancellation — as it happened
By Melissa Brown, Judd Boaz and Joseph Dunstan
Victoria's cancellation of the 2026 regional Commonwealth Games is under scrutiny today, as a Senate inquiry holds hearings in Melbourne. Look back at how the day's hearing unfolded.
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The sisters at the centre of the Malka Leifer case react to their former principal's jail sentence
By Judd Boaz
Leifer was sentenced to 15 years in jail for 18 sexual offences against Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich while serving as their school principal.
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It was the most reported scam in Australia last year. Here's how phishing works
By Judd Boaz and Leanne Wong
Phishing is the most commonly reported scam in Australia, with scammers harvesting tens of millions of dollars every year from unsuspecting victims.
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What happens when you eat a death cap mushroom?
By Judd Boaz
The deaths of three Victorians after a Saturday lunch in the small town of Leongatha sent shock waves through the community, but also shone the spotlight on one of the most poisonous organisms on earth.
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From Christchurch to Birmingham, who's in the running for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
By Judd Boaz
There are less than three years until the 2026 Commonwealth Games are to begin and few cities are capable of stepping in as host.
Australian sport left in limbo as Victoria pulls pin on billions-over-budget Commonwealth Games
By Judd Boaz
The Andrews government has scrapped the regional Victorian Commonwealth Games, just 15 months on from announcing it would serve as the 2026 host.
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Commonwealth Games bodies slam Victorian government's decision to walk away from hosting duties — as it happened
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirms the state will no longer host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost blowouts. Look back on our coverage as it unfolded.
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Why some EV drivers are sceptical of Toyota's battery breakthrough
By Judd Boaz
Toyota has announced a technological breakthrough in batteries, but questions have been raised over the company's dubious EV track record.
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Australia's first poet laureate offers a chance to articulate 'who we are'. But how will they be chosen?
By Judd Boaz
For the first time, the Australian government will sponsor a poet to represent the country, but the details of how they will be selected remain a mystery.
Former Hawthorn official Jason Burt denies allegations in Indigenous families' open letter
By Judd Boaz
Former Hawks welfare manager Jason Burt rejects the allegations made by ex-players and their families in an open letter on Friday.
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New taxes for big business, more hospitals: The winners and losers of the Victorian budget
By Judd Boaz and staff
See how the Victorian government prioritised spending in its post-election budget.
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Victorian Liberal leader heralds 'turning point' after vote to expel Moira Deeming — as it happened
By Tim Callanan and Judd Boaz
Victorian Liberal MPs say they plan to move forward united, after voting to expel first-term upper house MP Moira Deeming from their ranks, a day after she flagged a possible defamation lawsuit against party leader John Pesutto. Follow live.
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Celebrity chef Shane Delia announces collapse of online food delivery company Providoor
By Judd Boaz
The food delivery service is one of several tech startups that have collapsed this year, citing difficult economic conditions.
Family describes 'completely overwhelming' grief as racing community honours fallen jockey
By Judd Boaz
The family of jockey Dean Holland, who died after a fall during a race in country Victoria on Monday, describe the 34-year-old father of four as a "once-in-a-lifetime person".
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Melbourne family shocked after deer smashes through window, becomes trapped in townhouse
By Judd Boaz and staff
The stag smashed its way into the Alphington home through a window, before becoming trapped on the ground floor for about two hours.
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