Driver caught almost six times over legal limit After police spotted a car being driven erratically in Shepparton, Victoria, the driver was pulled over and allegedly blew almost six times the legal limit. AAP · Dec 29, 2023
Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop is a multibillion-dollar vision for a ‘city of centres’ – but how long will it take? Draft papers released earlier this month show how the Victorian government plans to reshape its first six targeted areas. Here’s what we know so far The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2023
Arrests over robbery at fatal mushroom meal home Two people are expected to be charged over an alleged burglary at the Victorian home of accused mushroom meal murderer Erin Patterson. AAP · Dec 28, 2023
‘Roaring like the ocean’: campers survey aftermath of Victorian flash flood that left two dead Tents and caravans were swept away during 30-minute deluge that inundated Buchan campsite The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2023
Boy killed by falling tree branch in northern Victoria A falling tree branch has killed a child in Victoria's north after wild weather in parts the state, two days after a similar tragedy. AAP · Dec 28, 2023
Queensland Police Confirm Two Mothers In Their 40s Sadly Died In Flash Flooding On Boxing Day Wild weather has killed at least 10 people across Queensland and Victoria, officials say, as the death toll continues to rise. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 27, 2023
Swimmers on alert over water quality following storms Swimmers have been told to check the water quality of beaches and rivers due to recent rain and likely stormwater pollution in Victoria. AAP · Dec 27, 2023
Girl, 9, among 10 people killed as storms batter eastern Australia Mia Holland-McCormack was reportedly found unresponsive in floodwater a few kilometres from her home Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Ten dead after Christmas and Boxing Day storms in Australia Thousands of homes without power as gusty winds knock down over 1,000 power lines in Queensland The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
9 people have died in wild weather in Australian states of Queensland and Victoria, officials say Officials say at least nine people have died in wild weather in the Australian eastern states of Queensland and Victoria The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
Storm toll mounts with second body at flooded campsite A man's body has been found near an inundated campsite where a woman was discovered dead the day before, in Victoria's east. AAP · Dec 26, 2023
Severe weather warnings for parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria as thunderstorms and heavy rain continue Two women reported missing in flood waters in Gympie as Bureau of Meteorology warns of further thunderstorms on Boxing Day night The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023
Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert A man has died after being struck by a tree branch on his property in northern Victoria as the state is warned about flash flooding and severe storms. AAP · Dec 26, 2023
Flash flooding after Christmas deluge in northern Vic Almost 100 millimetres of rain in the past 24 hours has brought flash flooding in and around the northern Victorian towns of St Arnaud and Wedderburn. AAP · Dec 25, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 24, 2023 As Aussie as vanilla slice: how the delicate European dessert became the snot block of Aussie bakeries In 1998, Victorian premier Jeff Kennett visited a town in regional Victoria and said he had discovered, in his opinion, the best vanilla slice in Australia at the local bakery. He was so inspired by his slice experience that he established a new competition to determine, conclusively, Australia’s best vanilla…
AAP · Dec 24, 2023 Life Saving Victoria reveals 'malicious' cyber attack Life Saving Victoria has contacted authorities after one of its servers was targeted in a cyber attack by malicious actors.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2023 Australian authorities once embraced privately operated prisons. But some governments are taking back control With Queensland, WA and NSW pulling back on the ‘marketised approach’, they could be leading a national charge
AAP · Dec 23, 2023 Harris hits century in practice match against Pakistan Victoria opener Marcus Harris has scored a timely century in the two-day practice match against Pakistan at the Junction Oval.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023 Victoria to offer free healthcare to those who have fled Israel-Gaza war Those not eligible for Medicare due to their visas to get free hospital care, dental and other services
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 'Fallen heroes' of fire tragedy remembered 80 years on Dozens of people have gathered in a small Victorian town to honour a group of firefighters killed in a blaze eight decades ago.
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation.
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 Origin Energy accused of failing vulnerable customers Victoria's Essential Services Commission has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Supreme Court against energy retailer Origin Energy.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 Cost overruns threaten to define Jacinta Allan’s premiership as Victoria’s ‘big build’ faces huge budget blowouts State’s infrastructure spending under scrutiny as some analysts say government is fuelling construction market price rises
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 ‘They’re doing the wrong thing’: accessible taxi drivers at Melbourne airport filmed refusing service to wheelchair user Under Victorian regulations, accessible cab drivers must prioritise wheelchair users and cannot refuse a fare
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023 Beyond Australia’s failed referendum: Truth, treaty and voice in Victoria Indigenous people are addressing the challenges of colonisation and holding government to account.