Most Victorians want weed decriminalised: survey A poll shows most Victorians would support the state following the ACT and other parts of the world by decriminalising recreational cannabis use for adults. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Coroners plead for a drug testing trial Two Victorian coroners have called for a drug testing trial in the state as users unknowingly consume dangerous synthetic substances. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
Seven rescued from remote WA finally home – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024
Level crossing pledge 'sacrificed' as budget woes bite The Victorian government has trumpeted its signature level crossing removal program since coming to power - but it is facing delays on a future commitment. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Inquiry finds ‘appalling failure’ over allegations of historical child sexual abuse in Victorian public schools A ‘culture of covering up’ in education department led to a ‘woeful’ failure to ensure student safety between 1960 and 1994, report says The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024
Injecting room study still under wraps as order ignored The Victorian government has thumbed its nose at a parliamentary order to release a long-awaited report into a possible Melbourne CBD injecting room. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Afternoon Update: MPs react to Asio claims; Greens protest Philippines president; Wonka rip-off’s forebears Following revelations from Asio chief that a former Australian politician allegedly colluded with foreign spies, MPs spent much of the day debating what to do with the intel – if anything at all The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
NSW joins Victorian government in cancelling iftar dinners after boycott announced by peak Muslim bodies Premiers say events won’t go ahead, with concern over those in the community grieving over the war in Gaza The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
Starvation in Gaza accelerates without Australian funds Australia must clarify the conditions required to restore funding to the UN's Palestinian relief agency or the situation in Gaza will worsen, independents say. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
Muslim peak bodies in NSW and Victoria reject invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Victoria fires: more than 30,000 evacuations urged ahead of Wednesday’s bushfire risk About 100 schools, early childhood facilities to close ahead of what could be worst fire day in Victoria in four years The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Marlo Baragwanath will be Victoria's next ombudsman, taking over from Deborah Glass. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Captain Cook statue outside Melbourne’s Cook’s Cottage toppled amid spate of attacks City of Melbourne council says CCTV footage shows a group cutting down statue early Monday in the third attack on a Captain Cook memorial in Melbourne this year The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks Communities affected by a bushfire west of Ballarat have been warned it is not safe to return, with six homes confirmed to have been destroyed by the blaze. AAP · Feb 24, 2024
AAP · Feb 23, 2024 Fire rages as Vic braces for 'worst day in four years' A bushfire west of Ballarat is expected to burn for days if not weeks but firefighters are concerned about changing weather conditions on Wednesday.
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Deadline for drug injecting room report to be ignored Premier Jacinta Allan insists her government will decide when a report into a possible Melbourne CBD injecting room is released despite being handed a deadline.
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 Blood-smeared 'corpse' protest outside premier's office Protesters have laid bloodied dolls outside Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll's offices, to recreate scenes from Gaza.
AAP · Feb 18, 2024 Victorian home losses reach 46 as bushfires contained The number of homes lost to raging bushfires in Victoria's Grampians region has risen to 46 after locals returned to survey the damage.
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 'Heartbreaking' scenes as fire-hit communities rebuild Residents in Victorian towns face a recovery that could last up to three years as locals return to survey the damage caused by bushfires to their properties.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2024 Victoria fires and storms destroy at least 60 homes as prolonged power outage payments announced Number of homes lost set to rise as premier Jacinta Allan announces payments for thousands expected to be without power for more than a week
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge A federal audit will examine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $2.2 billion election commitment toward the Victorian government's Suburban Rail Loop project.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Paid training expanded to all Victorian public students Victoria is expanding its paid apprenticeship and traineeship program to all public high school students eager to enter the workforce while studying.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Premier backs bureaucrat's appointment to housing post Senior bureaucrat Jeroen Weimar will lead the rollout of the Victorian housing statement, with the premier insisting she didn't make the appointment.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Tears flow at apology to Victorian state care victims Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the state to victims of historical abuse and neglect in institutional care.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024 ‘A long time coming’: Victoria’s apology to care leavers offers hope for a reckoning Abuse and deprivation while in state care have led to depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Finally there will be formal recognition of the trauma