The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

You've got mail: Victorian uni offers to hit inboxes

Almost 43,000 year 12 graduates will receive offers to study Victorian university or TAFE courses, with 80 per cent granted their first or second preference.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Emergency doctors call for tighter controls on e-scooters as Melbourne injuries skyrocket

Injuries presenting to Royal Melbourne hospital jumped from five in February 2022 to 40 in December last year after Victoria’s e-scooter trial began

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

A 14 Y.O. Has Fallen Into A Blowhole In Victoria, Kicking Off Urgent Search For The Teenager

The teen was visiting Cape Bridgewater in Victoria with his 15-year-old friend. The 15-year-old managed to get out of the water and alert the authorities.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 20, 2023

You can’t make a net-zero Australia on a gas cooktop

There must be trade-offs if we are to get serious about cutting emissions – and phasing out gas appliances is one of the easiest

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

Illegal cigarettes, vapes seized in $2.3m police bust

Victorian police officers have raided several tobacco stores linked to crime syndicates, seizing $2.3 million worth of illicit tobacco products.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Drones used to sniff out fire risks in waste piles

Victoria's environment regulator will use drones to monitor waste and recycling businesses to ensure they are managing waste to prevent fires this summer.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

‘They honestly saved my life’: the Victorian project saving girls from the cycle of exploitation and abuse

Living Free is having such a profound positive effect that there are calls to expand it across the state, yet it is still to be permanently funded

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

School cleaners threatening legal action over pay cuts

A union is threatening the Victorian government with legal action unless it guarantees 700 school cleaners won't have their pay and conditions cut.

AAP · Dec 17, 2023

‘A free and dignified life’: the regional Australian communities welcoming refugees

More than 320 refugees have resettled since August 2022 under a pilot program that includes a year of community support

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023

Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023