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Two youth suicide clusters in Melbourne’s east involving the deaths of 10 people, the youngest aged 13, have raised new concerns about Victoria’s troubled mental health system.

Youth mental health services in the east were put on alert in response to rising teenage tragedies over nine months, but Victoria’s health watchdogs have failed to launch a review to determine if there are any systemic issues or access issues at the heart of the cases.

A total of 10 young people, including at least six children under 16…

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