The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

Ban on doctors raising voluntary assisted dying with ill patients to remain as Victoria reviews law

Advocates lament missed opportunity for reform, saying some safeguards have become barriers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2024

Boland still not bowling as Maddinson hits Shield ton

Scott Boland is yet to bowl in Victoria's second innings as South Australia battle to stay in the Sheffield Shield match at the Junction Oval.

AAP · Feb 4, 2024

Scorching weather forecast for western Sydney, Melbourne and northern Victoria

Heatwave warnings as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to dump heavy rain across parts of outback Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2024

'Absolute tragedy': man dead after wave overturns boat

A man has died and another has been rescued by jetskiers after large waves caused their boat to capsize at Barwon Heads in Victoria.

AAP · Feb 3, 2024

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.

AAP · Feb 3, 2024

How Australian undercover police ‘fed’ an autistic 13-year-old’s fixation with Islamic State

Court finds counter-terrorism unit’s conduct fell ‘profoundly short’ of minimum standards expected of law enforcement officers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

Victorian ministers’ diaries revealed to public for first time in ‘significant milestone’ for transparency

Allan government releases summaries showing meetings with lobbyists, stakeholders and other external organisations

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

Ambulance wait times not where we want to be: minister

Victoria's health minister admits more needs to be done as ambulance response times remain below target, while fewer people are waiting for elective surgery.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

Hospital's 'fake patients' claim under investigation

An investigator will look into allegations staff and family members posed as urgent care patients when a minister visited a hospital in regional Victoria.

AAP · Feb 1, 2024