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Bomb squad deployed after shooting reports in rural town

Police say a man is in custody as residents stay indoors while officers prepare a device for controlled detonation.

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A quiet rural Victorian town has been thrown into chaos with residents warned to stay inside.

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Bomb squad called to country town after reports of shot fired

A 66-year-old man has been charged with making and possessing an explosive device, as well as drug possession, in northern Victoria.

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Bomb squad deployed after shooting reports in rural town

A quiet rural Victorian town has been thrown into chaos with residents warned to stay inside.

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7NEWS Australia broke the news in Australia on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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