The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has brought his talent Down Under, filming an action-packed crime drama in Australia.

AAP · 2h ago

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Victoria need 173 to beat Tasmania at Bellerive Oval with five wickets in hand after another day of big momentum swings in their Sheffield Shield clash.

AAP · 13h ago

Australian state leader contacted by police after failing to pay for petrol

Victoria premier Ben Carroll says Monday was ‘a tough day for a lot of reasons’

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Brendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines

Victoria police arrested the 43-year-old Tarrawingee man on Monday afternoon after the incident in Wangaratta

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Tasmania have an overall lead of 79 after 14 wickets fell on day two of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive.

AAP · Oct 20

‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears

Coroner says she’s considering adopting recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry as investigation into Elizabeth Struh’s death continues

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20

Anti-government violence is growing. The response needs to be more than just increased policing

Independent federal MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Forty-three-year-old Brendan Nugent from Tarrawingee, near Wangaratta, has reportedly been arrested in relation to the incident.

The Conversation · Oct 20

Who is Helen Haines, the Australian MP injured after being hit by a car outside her office?

Helen Haines, an independent member of Australia's Parliament, faced a tragic event when she was struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old cat driver is now in custody as the police, including a counter-terrorism unit, continue their investigation. Haines was urgently airlifted to a hospital due to severe injuries,…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Australian MP critically injured after car hits her outside office; driver held

Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being hit by a car outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday. Prime minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that a suspect was in custody, as a counter-terrorism taskforce was activated to assist the investigation.

The Times of India · Oct 19

‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured

Anthony Albanese says his thoughts are with Indi MP after arrest of driver in Wangaratta

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19